SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

The Quality Inspector checks the quality of the products that are running on the production line and inspects finished goods in accordance with standards and specifications

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

 Under the direct supervision of the Supervisor, Quality

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

None

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Primary responsibilities are:

• Review the fill and assembly specification and the standard received from the Quality Supervisor
• Enforce Current Good Manufacturing Procedures (cGMP’s) and company policies
• Verify components for accuracy according to the Bill of Material (BOM)
• Compare assembly with the standard on each production line
• Work with Line Leader and Mechanic to ensure that product meets specification
• Check the pull force of the cap using pull force gauge to determine whether the bottle was assembled correctly
• Verify that the product isn’t leaking by testing a sample in the vacuum chamber every 30 minutes.
• Check quality of the crimp using test equipment to ensure that the bottle is sealed properly
• Randomly check samples from each pallet before pallet is removed from the production floor
• Approve pallets that meet all requirements using an RF scanner
• Collect customer samples and retain samples and label appropriately
• Complete the following forms                                                   
• Weight form (every hour)
• Pallet Inspection form (minimum 15 minutes to maximum 60 minutes for every pallet)
• First Article Inspection form (performed at beginning of the run or first thing in the morning)
• Component Verification Form
• Vacuum, pull force, socoge, pump to prime form
• Perform other duties as needed or assigned

DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required for his position.

• Education: High School diploma or GED equivalent required
• Certifications:   None
• Experience:  

• 0 to 3 years experience in the cosmetic, pharmaceutical or related industry in Quality Assurance / Quality Control.
• Ability  to read, write and perform basic mathematical calculation
• Ability to use a counting scale and RF Scanner
• Able to participate in a team-oriented environment, willingness to assist and train others
• Demonstrate safe behavior and support department/plant Safety goals in a continuous improvement process
• Able to work a flexible schedule, including overtime, weekends before and after schedule as needed
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization
• Bilingual Spanish/English, a plus

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED

Work with industrial manufacturing equipment on production line

Ability to utilize a computer, telephone, fax and copy machine as well as other general office equipment

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 

The physical requirements listed in this section include, but are not limited, to the motor/physical abilities and skills require of position in order to successfully undertake the essential duties and responsibilities of this position.  In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), reasonable accommodations may be made to empower individuals with disabilities to undertake the essential duties and responsibilities of the position.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tool, or controls; reach with hands and arms.

 Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.

ADVERSE WORKING CONDITIONS

The adverse working conditions listed in the section include, but are not limited to, those environmental conditions to which the employee may be exposed while undertaking the essential duties and responsibilities of this position, which is that of a general plant environment. 

SELECTION GUIDELINES

Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interview and reference check; job related tests may be required