Description GENERAL SUMMARY: This is an hourly position in Manteno, IL that reports to the QC Supervisor. QC Inspector conducts Line clearance, routine analysis of raw materials, in-process & finished products using a variety of testing devices & procedures to maintain product quality. Ensures that all documents for Quality compliance are consistently preserved for Product Traceability, Customer & Regulatory audit. Ensures that SOPs are adhered to in production line & reports non-compliance promptly for immediate correction to avoid possible product or raw material spoilage. SCOPE OF JOB FUNCTION: • Conducts line inspections prior to start-up, verifies that items in the checklist listed in the Line Clearance Approval sheet are complied. • Preforms swab test & allergen test as per established procedures, documents & communicate results to production to release the line. • Conducts GMP compliance & in-line process inspection & document results in SafetyChain. • Conducts metal detector tests (Fe, non-Fe, & SS) every 2 hrs. for ALL running lines. • Record results in the SafetyChain Metal Detector Check form. Verifies that production complete the test at the start & end of the run for each running line. • Compares analysis results to specifications & informs the QC Supervisor if results are not in compliance. • Confirms compliance with all other specifications including labeling, packaging, code dating & other customer specific requirements. • Performs analytical tests, using standard methods of analysis specific to the raw material or finished product. The test includes but limited to TA, TS pH, leakers, viscosity, moisture, & net weight. • Pust “MRB-HOLD” tag on non-compliant products identified while still in the production floor. • Collects retention samples & puts them in Cooler Retains Area for future reference during traceability or customer complaints. • Conducts GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) compliance inspection & ensures mix deck raw material is not expired. • Checks refrigerated raw materials in the mix deck to ensure that material are not kept unrefrigerated for extended period of time that may jeopardize product safety & quality integrity (45F max allowed). • Verifies compliance to SOP (Standard Operating Procedures) & prepares incident report promptly. • Inspects products retained for shelf life to validate product shelf life & customers claim on product defects. • Collects samples for micro & environmental testing as per established sampling scheme. • Inspects in-coming Raw Materials per QC protocol, reports non-compliance to the QC Supervisor to complete SCAR. • Conducts QCP & CCP tests as per protocol, documents result in SafetyChain & confirms specs compliance to Food Safety & QM systems. • Performs analytical tests on samples, using standard methods of analysis specific to the raw material or finished product. • Puts “HOLD” tag on non-conforming raw materials or finished products, record in the MRB log & removes tag as soon as Quality Management disposition is issued. • Maintains orderliness & cleanliness in the Lab. • Other duties as assigned. Requirements REQUIRED: • High School Graduate with a background in any Science courses (Food Science, Chemistry, Microbiology etc.) or equivalent work experience an advantage. • Competence in math & calculations with computer skills. • Good attention to details & ability to recognize non-conformance to SOP. • Good organization skills & detailed in reporting. • Good communication & interpersonal skills. • Ability to work well with other departments in the company especially in production environment. DESIRED: • Knowledge of general manufacturing environment & practices. • Business Acumen.