Product Quality Inspector (On-Site)

Product Quality Inspector (On-Site)------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------The Bakery Bunch Powered by AHA Careers?? Omaha, NE (on-site, flexible timing)?? Equivalent to $25 $30/hr (1099 contractor; paid per hour or per assignment)?? Very flexible short, on-demand production windows (typically 1 2 hours)------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------?? About AHA CareersAHA Careers exists to flip America?s 20% job-satisfaction rate on its head.We believe people thrive when they work inside their natural talents, true passions, and zone of genius not when they are forced to perform 100% of a job description for one company.Our model is simple:Let people do the 10 20% of work they loveLet them do it for multiple companies, not just oneHelp them earn more per hour by focusing on the work where they are exceptionalGive them flexibility, autonomy, and meaningful impactAHA Careerists come from all industries, backgrounds, and levels of experience. Thisrole is one example of how we match people to work that fits them not the other way around.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------The Role: Product Quality Inspector (On-Site)We are building a roster of product quality inspectors who can support small food brands during production runs at co-manufacturers in Omaha.Your job is simple:Evaluate the final product with your eyes, hands, and palate catching issues early and ensuring consistency.What You Will DoInspect finished products for visual defects (shape, color, texture, spotting)Taste and evaluate product for flavor consistency and qualityCheck basic measurements (weight, size, count, packaging integrity)Take photos and quick notes of findingsReport any deviations or quality driftCommunicate clearly and respectfully with plant staffFollow all plant rules and food safety requirementsBe the eyes and ears for the brand during the runWhat You Won't DoBe dragged into operations no running lines or covering shiftsTroubleshoot equipment no becoming the unofficial mechanic Get buried in documentation or audit prep no batch-record marathons or mock recalls------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Compensation (1099 Contractor)This is a 1099 contractor role with flexible, project-based assignments.Most inspectors earn the equivalent of $30/hr or more, depending on the assignment.Your rate may increase based on product category, plant, complexity, or frequency of work.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------SchedulingThis role is built for flexibility.You tell us when you?re available such as:early morningsdaytime windowseveningsweekendson-call / text-me-when-neededWe only match you to runs that fit the availability you choose.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------This Role Could Be Great For Anyone Who:Has an eye for quality and a love of foodHas experience in QA/QC, production, baking, culinary, or food scienceEnjoys hands-on product evaluationWants short, flexible, on-demand workLikes supporting small, growing food brands------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Qualifications(1) Integrity Non-negotiablesConsistently shows up on time, including early morningsReliable transportationFollows plant rules, GMPs, and food safety protocolsHandles product and brand information professionallyTakes responsibility for accurate observations and reporting(2) Passions What energizes youEnjoys tasting, touching, and evaluating food especially baked goods or breadsLikes observing production and seeing products madeFeels proud catching issues earlyValues supporting small, growing brandsPrefers hands-on work(3) Talents Natural strengthsExceptional attention to visual detailStrong sensory awareness (taste, smell, texture)Comfortable with weights, measures, and simple mathLearns new products and specs quickly(4) Experience Preferred, not requiredFood manufacturing experience (QA, QC, production, baking, packaging)Prior QC/QA Tech experienceExperience evaluating finished productComfortable on production floorsFamiliar with QC forms or digital reporting------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------?? About The Bakery BunchThe Bakery Bunch is a niche recruiting team focused exclusively on the baking industry.We began by helping commercial bakeries fill essential full-time roles from production and maintenance to food safety, logistics, and operations.As we grew, we noticed a second need:small baking brands producing through co-manufacturers needed hands-on quality support, but didn?t have the team or headcount to provide it.Through our partnership with AHA Careers, we now provide small brands with passionate, detail-oriented AHA Careerists who offer flexible, high-impact quality support during production.

Salary : $25 - $30