What are the responsibilities and job description for the QA Inspector I position at Jost Chemical Co Inc?
Are you ready to embark on a career where innovation meets excellence? At Jost Chemical Company, we’re on a mission to push the boundaries of chemical manufacturing, delivering high-quality products that make a positive impact on global industries.
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Founded in 1985, Jost Chemical is a global leader in the manufacture of high purity mineral salts for the nutritional, pharmaceutical and specialty markets. Expansion, growth of capabilities, and investment in people, lab and production equipment have been a part of Jost's company culture for 35 years. To learn more about Jost Chemical please visit www.jostchemical.com
Our offer:
- Shift Differential
- Medical/Dental/Vision Plan Insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance first of the month following 60 days.
- 401k plan which includes safe-harbor contribution and discretionary match.
- Paid Time Off (PTO) Employees eligible first day of employment.
- 9 Company Paid Holidays (72 hours) each year.
- Uniforms Provided
- Foot Protection- annual allowance for all laboratory, maintenance and production employees.
- 24-hour access to our free, on-site fitness center.
- We provide Individual development, on-the-job training, and development programs designed to enhance your professional growth and development while ensuring you feel valued, inspired and appreciated at work.
Jost Chemical is an equal opportunity employer and affirmatively seeks diversity in its workforce. We consider applicants, and make all employment decisions, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status. We are committed to recruiting and retaining the best talent in the chemical manufacturing industry.
Background
- Works under direction of the Quality Inspector Supervisor in a c-GMP regulated manufacturing environment operating under Q7A standards.
Tasks
- Uphold all standards of quality assurance compliance.
- Ensure GMP checklist and all other procedures are actively being followed.
- Support good manufacturing practices and good documentation practices in the plant.
- Educate employees and document instances based on GMP observations.
- Be point-of-contact for GMP questions and improvements from employees.
- Maintain a thorough audit log of GMP improvement opportunities.
- Follow through with corrective and preventative actions (CAPA) on GMP program compliance.
- Act as liaison and educator to quality compliance and continuous improvement.
- Perform all requested quality tests for equipment and room approval.
- Other duties as assigned.
Specifications
- High School Diploma or GED
Knowledge of:
- Theories, principles, and methods of quality assurance program
- GMP from a pharmaceutical and/or food safety perspective
- Good Documentation Practices
- Good Manufacturing Practices
- Good understanding of scientific methods and technical/mechanical processes
- FDA ICH-Q7 and 21 CFR 117 environment
Skill in:
- Strong communication and collaborative skills
- Working effectively and efficiently on multiple projects at once
- Working effectively in a team environment
- Responding to rapidly changing demands
Ability to:
- Work in extreme cold and hot (120 F) environment
- Comprehend oral and written English instruction
- Lift 55 pounds and drive fork truck in safe and efficient manner
- Follow established policies and procedures
- Operate and maintain chemical processing equipment
- Exhibit manual dexterity, perceptual speed and extent flexibility
- Adopt to rapidly changing priorities based on business needs
- Pass pre-employment physical with drug screen and physical capabilities test
- Squat to touch floor 10 times without assistance
- Lifting: Graduated lift to 55 pounds in box 4” to 57”
- Lifting: Stack 40, 55 lbs. bags within 10 minutes
- Push at least 102 lbs. from any height.
- Pull an average of 100 lbs. at 36”
- Ascends/Descends vertical ladder 15 rungs (8 rungs 2 times)
- Lifting: 30 lbs. to workers overhead extension for 1 repetition
- Simulation of scraping movement: 20 lbs. CW/CCW for 2 minutes @ 18 ht.
- Simulation of opening/closing a valve with cross bar at 60 ht.
- Maneuver: 185 lbs. floor to 4” one time
