Qc Production Inspector

Salary Range
USD $21.50/Hr. -
Overview
Job Summary
The Production Quality Control Inspector position is responsible for ensuring the food safety and quality of products and operations at the Natural Grocers Distribution Center. The Production QC Inspector will perform food safety inspections in production and sanitation. This position supports the development and implementation of food safety programs at the DC.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities:
Production and Sanitation

1. Conduct pre-operational inspections in room 1, room 2 and room 3.
2. Conduct production product changeover inspections in room 1, room 2 and room 3
3. Assist with housekeeping efforts in production, continuous production support in cleaning spills.
4. Assist production with correcting quality non-conformances-relabeling, checking seals, examining finished goods.
5. Conduct routine checks of production and sanitation records
6. Monitor metal detection program in production
7. On call for all metal detected in production to determine origin, report to supervisor
8. Conduct monthly equipment calibration
9. Report any incidents of non-compliance to managers. Place non-conforming product on HOLD
10. Perform allergen and ATP swabs during scheduled sanitation cleans in all processing rooms
11. Monitor Chemical Control Program
12. Monitor Pest Control Program
13. Test sanitizer strength daily
14. Inspect equipment during and after allergen, complete, and organic cleans
15. Provide updated forms for production and sanitation; monitor and file all completed forms
16. Perform routine walk-through inspections for general housekeeping and GMP's
17. Assist with training of new employees on GMP's and proper food handling
18. Must be able to perform all duties required of QC Tech
19. QC Tech Production will also be responsible for assisting with vacation relief in sanitation

Food Safety and Documentation

1. Assist in maintaining food safety practices in production and warehousing
2. Assist in implementing SOP's, SSOP's and Quality forms
3. Assist in preparation for audits, including FDA and CDA inspections
4. Report and track metal rejected products
5. Monitor and document cooler temperatures daily
6. Monitor sanitizer concentration daily
7. Assist with pest control program-monitor pest traps and pest control representative, routinely treat drains, inspect traps, and report incidents to supervisor
8. Conduct monthly quality audits of the facility with QA Manager and Supervisor
9. Place product on HOLD when necessary, with QA Supervisor or QA Manager assistance.
10. Assist in maintenance of chemical control program
11. Any other duties as assigned by management

Although this is a general outline of job responsibilities all employees are expected to be "hands on" and do whatever it takes to get the job done and make the company thrive.
Qualifications
Qualifications and Experience:
• 2-year degree in applied science or minimum 2 years of experience in food production quality assurance required
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices in food production preferred
• Ability to read, write and speak English clearly and concisely is required
• Has good attention to detail; accuracy and thoroughness is a must
• Knowledge of food safety and HACCP programs recommended
• Strong written and verbal communication skills required
• Strong computer skills including MS Office
• Highly organized with ability to multi-task
• Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals
• Ability to give direction and assist with employee training, when required
• Must possess excellent attention to detail
• Able to meet all deadlines
This job description is not an employment contract. It does not guarantee a job or that the above listed duties are the limit of responsibilities. The job and job description are subject to change with and without notice. Employees are required to accomplish any and all tasks assigned to him/her by their Manager and/or other Store Support Center manager that might not be listed in this job description.
Benefits
Here's an overview of the benefits we offer our good4u Crew to help ensure the health and wellbeing of you and your family, now and well into the future:
All Crew Members

• Birthday Bonus Pay
• Vitamin Bucks (up to $2,080 earned as store credit annually)
• Holiday Pay for 5 Holidays - Stores Closed
• Paid Time Off (sick days and vacation) that Increases with Tenure
• Paid Nutrition Education
• good4u Crew Member Discount
• {N}power Program (customer appreciation and rewards program)
• Regular, Scheduled Pay Increases
• Advancement Opportunities and Career Development
• Health and Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Referral Program

Full-Time Crew Members (30+ hours/week)

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Medical Leave (through company paid short-term disability insurance)
• Company Paid Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits Including Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Long-Term Disability Insurance, Term Life Insurance
• Retirement Savings Plan (401k) with discretionary Company Match
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with Company Match

Diversity Statement
At the heart of Natural Grocers' commitment to our community and crew is this belief: All people should be empowered to experience health and wellbeing! We cannot be true to this conviction without honoring diversity and cultivating inclusion throughout every aspect of our organization.
At Natural Grocers, we honor our differences, embrace diversity, and cultivate inclusion because both individual and societal health are rooted in these principles. Our Crew is diverse not only in gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, abilities, and age but also in cultural backgrounds, thoughts, and ideas. Celebrating our diversity refreshes, expands, and shapes our perspective, energizing our mission of equitable access to health and wellness for all. We welcome everyone who would like to join us in this mission, with gratitude for the unique life experience each person brings to the table. We're committed to nurturing an ecosystem of diversity and inclusion in which our Crew can continue to thrive.
Physical and Environmental Requirements
Physical and Environmental Demands:
N = Never
O = Occasional; 1-33% of time
F = Frequent; 34-66% of time
C = Constant; 67-100% of time
Physical Demands:

• Must be able to frequently lift and carry up to 40 lbs.
• Must be able to frequently push and pull up 50 lbs.
• Requires the use of both arms and both hands with full range of motion.
• Must be able to bend at the waist and knees, twist, push and pull on a frequent basis
• Must be able to occasionally use computer for data entry and use of mouse.
• Must be able to constantly stand for the duration of the 10-hour shift.
• Must be able to frequently walk, use fine motor manipulations, grip, squat, kneel, bend, twist, and turn.
• Must be able to occasionally crawl, climb, reach outward, and reach above chest.
• Must be able to assemble small objects

Environmental Demands:

• Must be able to constantly work with noise.
• Must be able to frequently work with sharp tools and equipment, dust, and fumes.
• Must be able to occasionally work in cold, heat, wet, humid, contact stress, chemicals, vibrations, and congested worksite.
• Must be able to work around raw spices and allergenic foods