QA Inspector (Friday-Sunday 5:00am-5:00pm)

At Prinova, our passion for food knows no bounds! With a rich history spanning over four decades in the food industry, we have established ourselves as a trusted global supplier and manufacturer of functional food ingredients, flavors, and aromas. With CUSTOMER FOCUS as our central core value, we put pride in our work to ensure the end user has a quality product. Prinova has proudly received national acclaim as one of the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® in 2023, a testament to our status as an exceptional employer. This prestigious award highlights our commitment to outstanding HR practices and appreciation for our employees. Guided by the renowned FISH® philosophy, we prioritize creating meaningful work interactions, fostering community engagement, and empowering professional growth, ensuring a remarkable and fulfilling experience for our team members. Don’t miss the opportunity to join our esteemed organization, where exceptional HR practices and employee appreciation thrive. Apply today and unlock the potential for a rewarding and fulfilling career at Prinova! QA Inspector Department: Quality Location: Spring Hill, TN Job Overview The QA Inspector will perform routine auditing, equipment calibration, record keeping and overall verification that production areas follow cGMP and SOP requirements. Main Duties & Responsibilities Follow cGMP, food safety, Quality guidelines and processes as established in department SOPs; Routinely monitor employees to endure that cGMP standards and internal SOPs are followed in all areas of the production and warehouse; Employee practices (hygiene and prevention of cross contamination); Good documentation practices and record keeping; Assure that every aspect of batch record is reconciled (final product yield, label reconciliation, waste) and documented completely; Monitor temperature, humidity, scale operation and calibration; Monitor overall plant sanitation and conduct swabbing as required by production; Examine incoming raw materials, in-process products and outgoing product for overall quality; Complete QC daily and weekly reports; Monitor allergen handling throughout production by sanitations and product labeling; Complete batch record close out at the end of production run; Perform taste test and systematic blend release; Perform other duties as assigned. Requirements and Skills High school diploma required; 1+ year work experience; preferred experience in a manufacturing environment; Strong math skills; Preferred previous experience in quality, safety and sanitation; Good written and verbal communication skills; Good organizational skills with great attention to detail; Ability to work independently with little supervision; Ability to stand for extended hours; Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.; Must be able to wear all the required PPE including, but not limited to face mask, goggles, scrubs and hair net; Ability to work in a packaging areas with moderate powder substance in the air with or without a respirator; Other physical requirements include bi-lateral hand and wrist movement as well as moderate squatting, bending and twisting; Ability to adjust work schedule as business needs require. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.