Quality Assurance Inspector - kdc/one Columbus - 2nd Shift

KDC is a network of best-in-class custom formulators and manufacturers of color cosmetics, skincare, haircare, bath & body, fragrance, deodorant, home, health, industrial, and auto care products. KDC delivers high-touch innovation, operational excellence, and speed to market to well-known and emerging beauty, personal, and specialty companies from coast to coast. KDC has its head office in Longueuil, Québec. In addition, KDC has 10 operating facilities located throughout North America. Altogether, the company employs nearly 4,800 talented and dedicated employees in North America.

About us:
Columbus:
Kdc/one is currently hiring at our Columbus, Ohio facility. As part of the kdc/one network, we are the leading best-in-class producer of beauty and personal care products! Our Columbus facility is accessible with an easy commute located on RT. 161/Beech Rd. in New Albany.

We offer excellent opportunities with competitive wages from entry level, semi and skilled trade positions. We have opportunities for advancement at all of our sites and are excited to have you join the kdc/one Team!

General Information:
The Quality Inspector I performs all operations related to the inspection of finished products in accordance with all applicable customer and regulatory requirements, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Work Instructions (WI) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).

What are we looking for?

• High school diploma/GED equivalent with proficiency in math and reading comprehension.
• Minimum 1 year experience in a quality-related role.
• SAP experience strongly preferred.
• Strong English communication (both written and oral), interpersonal, and organizational skills.

Benefits Include:

• Competitive Wages/Salary
• Health/Vision/Dental/401k/bonus potential!
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation Days
• Immediate openings

This position is responsible for:

• Prepares and completes all start-up paperwork, and creates the shipper and lab labels required for the filling and packaging operations.
• Reviews the customer’s Fill & Assembly (F&A) documents to ensure packaging specifications are followed for each product.
• Performs quality checks at assigned frequencies to ensure all customer and regulatory specifications are met.Places any products not meeting the quality standards on hold for further quality review.
• Records and processes quality-related information and paperwork in accordance with all applicable SOPs and WIs.
• Performs and approves Line Clearances related to batch and fragrance changes.
• Confirms and/ or verifies the Line Start-Up requirements are completed prior to the start of the filling and packaging operation.
• Obtains First Production samples, KDC Replenishment samples, and Mast Replenishment samples as required per the customer’s SOP.
• Communicates to the QA Lead and/or Line Lead all quality observations and concerns related to the filling and packaging operations.
• Performs all work in a manner consistent with the company’s quality system, and FDA and GMP regulations, includes maintaining a clean, contaminant-free and orderly work area at all times.
• Follows, promotes and enforces KDC’s safety and environmental policies, practices and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

KDC-ONE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, gender, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. I understand that employment with KDC-ONE Company is at-will, meaning that I or KDC-ONE Company may terminate my employment at any time, or for any reason consistent with applicable state or federal law. I understand that KDC-One requires the successful completion of a drug and/or alcohol test as a condition of employment.