Quality Control Specialist

Job Title: Quality Control Specialist-Highbridge 

Department: Quality Control 

Supervisor: Quality Control Manager / Supervisor 

Status: Non- Exempt- Full Time  

Summary: Quality Control Associates are responsible for making sure all shipments coming in and going out with products and materials meet a set of predetermined quality standards.  

Essential Duties 

• Inspect all incoming products by confirming specifications, conduct a visual and measurement test. Report identified issues to the QC Manager to approve the rejection and return of unacceptable products.  
• Perform weighting for product and labeling codification process for all shipments inspected to correctly identify product specifications, and supplier information  
• Document and update the periodic inspection results by completing reports and logs  
• Document and update classification results by completing reports and logs  
• Perform daily cleaning and sanitizing processes in each station before and after every shift according to cleaning procedure and sanitizing procedure 
• Document and update records for each cleaning and sanitizing process 
• Perform periodic finished product quality control inspections and report results to the QC manager. 
• Maintain safe work environment by following standards and procedures and complying with legal regulations 

Physical Demands 

• May be required to stand for extended periods of time 
• May involve some repetitive motions 
• The employee may reach above shoulder heights or below the waist and lift as required to file documents or store materials throughout the workday.  
• Must have ability to lift 50 pounds and use proper lifting techniques 
• May also engage in frequent bending, stooping, pushing and pulling of boxes.  

Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. 

• Understand manufacturing methods and procedures 
• Minimum 2 years of experience in food processing environments/quality  
• Ability to work in a team environment  
• Good communication and active listening skills 
• Attention to detail 
• MUST BE BILINGUAL (ENG-SPA) 

Work Environment The performance of this position requires exposure to the manufacturing areas that require the use of personal protective clothing such as hairnets, gloves and aprons. For the most part the position is exposed to ambient room temperature. 

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work This is a full-time position.  Overtime flexibility is required based on the needs of the department. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.