What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Control Pre-Op Inspector (4am-12:30pm) position at Rosina Food Products, Inc.?
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Job Responsibilities:
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Job Responsibilities:
- Conduct Pre-Operational Inspections to verify equipment, utensils, and production areas meet food safety standards before startup.
- Identify and document sanitation deficiencies and ensure corrective actions are completed.
- Work closely with Operations, Sanitation, and USDA Inspectors to clear the plant for production.
- Prioritize tasks efficiently to balance Pre-Op Inspections, USDA checks, and production startup timelines.
- Verify and sign off on Pre-Op inspection records, ensuring compliance with company and regulatory requirements.
- Communicate inspection results and any delays to Production and Quality leadership.
- Assist with USDA inspections, addressing concerns while ensuring compliance.
- Monitor plant conditions before startup, ensuring all areas remain compliant with food safety standards.
- On non-Pre-Op days, perform standard Quality Control checks, including product verification, packaging integrity, and in-process audits.
- Collect and submit product and environmental samples for testing.
- Six months of experience in Quality Assurance, food safety, or sanitation preferred.
- HACCP certification is a plus (training provided if not certified).
- Knowledge of GMPs, HACCP, BRC standards, and Pre-Op Inspection procedures.
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to recognize sanitation deficiencies, equipment issues, and food safety hazards.
- Ability to review documentation accurately and ensure regulatory compliance.
- Excellent communication skills to document findings and collaborate with departments.
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, high-risk food production environment.
- Ability to stand, walk, and reach for extended periods.
- Must regularly lift up to 35 lbs and occasionally up to 50 lbs.
- Frequent exposure to wet, humid, hot, and cold conditions.
- Work in areas with moving mechanical parts and sanitation chemicals, requiring strict adherence to safety protocols.
- Fast-paced food manufacturing environment with varying temperatures and noise levels.
- Regular interaction with Sanitation, Production, and Maintenance teams during Pre-Op inspections.
- Exposure to mechanical equipment, high-pressure washdowns, and cleaning chemicals.
- Competitive pay and benefits
- Opportunity for career growth in food safety and quality assurance
- Training and development in industry-leading quality standards
