empirical Foods · 10 hours ago
QA Inspector
Garden City, KS
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelEmpirical Foods is seeking a QA Inspector to ensure quality standards throughout the plant. The role involves monitoring raw material receipts, performing tests on products, and assisting in the development of quality products while ensuring compliance with safety and sanitation standards.
Food and BeverageFood ProcessingNatural Resources
Responsibilities
Inspect all machinery and structures to ensure compliance standards are met. This includes cleanliness after sanitation processes are complete and prior to startup of operations. Report to management all areas not meeting cleanliness standard and perform re-inspection activities prior to startup of operations
Position will perform audits, monitoring for potential foreign material sources, and reporting all findings to management in a timely manner. Will inspect and test equipment, performing activities such as verifying scale accuracy, swab tests, sensitivity of metal detection systems, and all sanitizing equipment is functioning as required
Responsible for maintaining compliance by monitoring and inspecting the condition of various areas such as freezers, hand-wash sinks, locker rooms, overhead structures, ceilings, outside grounds, docks, drains and pest control. Inspections include monitoring employees for proper sanitation equipment such as proper use of hairnets, beard nets, frocks, gloves, etc. Report all findings to management in a timely manner
Responsible for inspection of all raw material trailers which include, but not limited to, inspection of seals as well as the recording and monitoring of set points and temperatures. Perform verifications, confirming trailer is from approved supplier list. Performance of core sampling test
Accurate and timely completion of product adjustment forms, damaged box reports, and sparse lean claim forms, all of which are reported to the appropriate corporate personnel in a timely manner
Perform regularly scheduled product sampling for various micro and analytical tests. Accurately record sampling data in a timely manner. The QA Inspector is also responsible for accurate labeling, packaging, and shipping of product samples to specified laboratories
Will perform various inspections on finished product and place on hold product for additional inspection and coordinate the stopping of production when necessary
Responsible for measurement and recording of quality factors of finished product such as fat, protein, temperature, and color
Responsible for inspecting and manifesting all finished products. Activities may include visual inspection of products, inspecting liners, gathering product temperatures, taking product samples, etc
Will provide coverage and assist in areas as needed. Will perform inventory checks for QA supplies and materials
Ability to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation
Perform all other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High School diploma or equivalent is required
Experience in a food or restaurant environment is preferred
Basic math and writing skills
General computer knowledge and proficiency
Must be proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel
Ability to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation
Must be able to lift, push, and pull up to 60lbs
This position requires walking, standing, twisting, reaching, bending, climbing, and lifting
Must have regular and punctual attendance
Company
empirical Foods
At empirical, we believe everyone deserves safe, quality, and affordable food.
Founded in 1997
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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