Background:
Under the direction of the Supervisor/Plant Manager, the Production Inspector is responsible for ensuring products are being produced in a manner that meets all cGMP and Product Specification criteria. This position will support production as their primary responsibility but will assist the Quality dept., when necessary (i.e., absent personnel).
Primary Responsibilities
Production:
· Constructs, packages, tapes, and labels, products compliant with written procedures.
· Inspects packages for defects. Works as a team to help co-workers when necessary.
· Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify packaging defects or discrepancies.
· Contributes to a continuous improvement culture.
· Collaborate with team members to meet production goals while adhering to safety guidelines.
· Attends company scheduled meetings when applicable (i.e., safety meetings, production meetings, department meetings.)
· Informs direct supervision of any problems or complications that may arise
· Maintains a clean and orderly environment free of hazards.
Quality
· Conducts approval of pre-start-up activities including line/room clearance, and initial equipment checks.
· Consistently reviews in-process batch documentation to ensure real-time compliance to product specifications, good documentation practices, company SOP’s and cGMP’s.
· Discusses errors and reviews production logbooks for accuracy and compliance.
· Collects data and supports release of batch records.
· Conduct regular quality line audits of in-process and finished goods against pre-defined characteristics to validate that all process and product requirements have been satisfied.
· Document audit results on the appropriate QA paperwork making notes about out-of-spec conditions found or other observations of interest.
· Perform Leak test on in-process material to ensure that product meets intended performance requirements.
· Perform Lot Code validations.
· Monitor the performance of metal detection equipment, as applicable.
· Investigate production related QA problems and make recommendations.
· Visual verification of raw material and packaging material to validate material is in spec to artwork and functionality requirements and is used for its intended purpose on the correct product.
· Execute the plant non-conforming materials procedure when out-of-specification conditions are observed.
Qualifications:
· High school degree or GED, preferred.
· Must be able to keep up with the line speed of machinery.
· Must be able to communicate, respond to verbal and written instructions in English.
· Flexibility in work schedule to support production schedule, based on volume needs, which could require weekends, and/or working overtime during high demand.
· Prior working knowledge in a CPG, manufacturing, packaging, or pharmaceutical industry, preferred.
· Understand, follow, and ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and adherence to defined procedures, company policies, safety rules and SOPs.
· Ability to work in various weather/temperature conditions to include heat, humidity and cold.
· Understanding of basic measurement concepts, such as length, width, height, weight.
· Ability to effectively troubleshoot problems and recognize when to escalate issues to manager.
· Support departmental and organizational goals and objectives.
· The manager may require an employee to perform ‘other duties as assigned’ on a temporary and infrequent basis.
· Must work well with others.
Join our team as a Production Inspector and contribute to our commitment to delivering high-quality products while ensuring customer satisfaction through efficient packaging processes!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.50 – $18.50 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- Production Inspection: 1 year (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Commack, NY 11725 (Required)
Work Location: In person