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Michigan State Job Bank Quality Assurance Inspector in Saginaw, Michigan
Hausbeck Pickle Company's mission is to produce & deliver the highest quality food products with enthusiasm & integrity while striving for win-win partnerships with our customers and suppliers. Hausbeck Pickle Company is now an employee-owned company (ESOP). While Hausbeck Pickle Company has always been a family-oriented environment, establishing an ESOP is a way to honor employees for their stellar work and empower and reward them through shared equity for striving towards an even higher goal. Please consider joining a team whose vision is to share the FUN, FLAVOR & FREEDOM of our food products with everyone, making the world a tastier place! Job Summary The Quality Assurance Inspector has the primary responsibility for the daily verification of the quality control and production processing parameters in the Quality Center and in conjunction with the production line, to assure that all the products comply with our quality systems standards, SOPs, as well as FDA, customer, and other regulatory requirements. Seasonal position with potential for full-time status based on production needs. Schedule: 2nd Shift, 2pm -- 11pm. Schedule may flex with production needs. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Perform analysis of finished products to include first check of production run to ensure starting per specification, brine weight checks, net weight, drain weight, and titration process utilizing approved methods to assure product quality and food safety. Understand and have knowledge of product specifications, when product is defective, and the corrective action process when needed. Perform required quality checks on incoming raw material produce. Perform verifications on pouch and box codes/labels related to manufactured (pack on) date and best by dates. Notify the Food Safety / QA Coordinator and Production Supervisor of unusual product observations and analytical results to assure potential quality and food safety issues are identified, reviewed, and resolved prior to releasing product. Maintain documentation on check weigher, finished product weight checks, defect checks, pouch and box code verifications, run order completion (FIFO), salt stock tank weights, environmental, and any other required quality documentation. Calibrate and operate QC testing instrumentation in a safe and professional manner. Perform daily pre-operational swabs for aerobic plate count, coliform, yeast and mold. Assist with employee training as needed. Comply with SOPs, SQF guidelines, GMP, HACCP, and FDA procedures. Participate in conducting monthly regulatory inspections and other required tasks. Maintain an orderly and safe work area. Perform wastewater pH checks daily on both shifts. Assist on Commercially Acceptable Stock (CAS) checks as needed. Additional Responsibilities Perform all other duties as assigned. 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education and/or Experience: High School Diploma or GED. Previous quality experience preferred. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: Mature, enthusiastic, motivated team member. Great attention to detail Good organizational skills Excellent math skills Ability and willingness to work overtime and/or weekends if necessary. Good working knowledge of Excel, Word, Access, Outlook, and a comfort level of learning new systems. Certifications, Licenses, Registrations: Provide necessary