JOB TITLE: Quality Assurance Inspector

REPORTS TO: Quality Control Manager

Job Type Full Time Employee, Non-Exempt

DEPARTMENT: Quality Control

LOCATION: Gainesville, GA

SUMMARY:

The QA Inspector is responsible for conducting routine walkthrough inspections of the production floor, performing pre-operational checks, in-process quality inspections, and reviewing sanitation, temperature, and production records. This role ensures that products are manufactured in compliance with internal quality standards and food safety requirements (SQF/GMP). The QC Technician reports any deviations to the manager and supports corrective actions in collaboration with the production team.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Perform routine quality inspections throughout the production process to ensure compliance with internal quality standards and food safety requirements (SQF/GMP).
Conduct pre-operational inspections to verify sanitation, equipment cleanliness, and readiness prior to production start-up.
Inspect in-process products for weight, appearance, texture, color, and specification compliance.
Monitor and verify critical process parameters including temperature, time, and sanitation controls.
Review and verify production, sanitation, and quality records for accuracy and completeness.
Identify, document, and report non-conformances or deviations to the Quality Control Manager or QA team.
Support corrective actions and preventive measures in collaboration with production personnel.
Verify compliance with allergen control, hygiene, and GMP requirements on the production floor.
Collect samples and perform basic quality or microbiological testing as required.
Ensure adherence to all safety, hygiene, and regulatory requirements during inspection activities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree in food science, or related field preferred.
1+ years of experience in food manufacturing or quality inspection preferred.
Bachelor’s degree or coursework in Food Science, Quality Assurance, Food Engineering, Microbiology, or a related field preferred.
Prior experience in Quality Control (QC) or production operations within a food manufacturing environment preferred.
Basic understanding of food safety and quality systems such as GMP, SQF, and HACCP.
Experience with, or the ability to learn, production processes, sanitation controls, and review of production records.
Ability to perform visual inspections and basic quality evaluations, including color, texture, and overall appearance.
Strong documentation and record-keeping skills, including inspection logs and reports.
Ability to accurately report quality issues and communicate effectively with cross-functional teams.
Flexibility to work in a manufacturing environment and adapt to production schedules, including shift work if required.
Strong sense of responsibility for complying with food safety, hygiene, and personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements.
Basic computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data entry into internal systems.
Bilingual in Korean and English

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