Quality Control Pre-Op Inspector (4am-12:30pm)

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.

Qualifications:

• 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.

Physical Requirements:

• 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.

Work Environment:

• 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.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive pay and benefits
• Opportunity for career growth in food safety and quality assurance
• Training and development in industry-leading quality standards

Apply today and be part of a team dedicated to quality and food safety!