Food product inspector job description
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Food product inspector requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in food product inspector job postings.
Sample food product inspector requirements
- Bachelor's degree in food science, food safety or equivalent field.
- Knowledge of sanitation principles, food safety regulations and GMP.
- Experience in a food manufacturing environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
- Ability to use relevant lab equipment.
Sample required food product inspector soft skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong critical thinking and problem solving skills.
- Attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- High level of integrity and accountability.
Food product inspector job description example 1
PDS Tech food product inspector job description
**PDS Tech is seeking a Product Inspector in Tempe, AZ**
**Duties:**
+ Researches, identifies and prints the latest drawing (blueprint) of the required product and the customer's Quality Plan for use in the inspection process
+ Pulls the key characterizes of the drawing for each product ordered and Approved Supplier listing to create a Master Inspection Report in the database system to record the inspection
+ Inspects a product sample visually and dimensionally and measures the Critical and Major dimensions, utilizing the proper hand tools and gages to verify conformity to the customer purchase order
+ Reviews and confirms product documentation is complete and accurate (i.e., Certificate of Conformance, Raw Material Certification, Process Certifications and Test Reports) and that the products are from a customer Approved Supplier, verifying the traceability of the manufactured materials and testing
+ Records inspection results and compliance by assigning a "Pass, Fail or Rejection" status in the inspection log system, with additional notes, as applicable
+ Transfers compliant products with a "Pass" status, accompanied by the corresponding inspection reports and compliance documentation to the Document Inspection rack, or informs Q.A. Supervisor of non-conforming issues and rejections for verification
+ Upon confirmation of non-conforming products, creates an Orange Tag label or Rejection Tag label and transfers the entire order with appropriate label to the corresponding rack for investigation and corrections
+ Enters inspection labor time accurately into the inspection log system, relative to each product on the customer purchase order
**Requirements:**
+ High School Diploma or GED
+ 4 to 6 years related industry experience and/or training
+ Successful completion of 3 months of Incora inspection training and testing
+ Competent and demonstrated hands-on experience with the use of hardware measuring devices, such as calipers, micrometers, wing gauges, thread plug gauges and ring gauges, optical competitor and Johnson gauge, or other direct-reading engagement tool is preferred
+ Strong verbal and written communication skills, with professional daily interaction with internal and/or external customers (as trained)
+ Ability to be detailed oriented and perform basic research, if require
+ Ability to be trained in the essential duties of the job, with accuracy
+ Ability to learn and gain knowledge of the integrated database systems, as well as Microsoft Office Suite
+ Final candidate must successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen, and both criminal and employment background clearance
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.
**Duties:**
+ Researches, identifies and prints the latest drawing (blueprint) of the required product and the customer's Quality Plan for use in the inspection process
+ Pulls the key characterizes of the drawing for each product ordered and Approved Supplier listing to create a Master Inspection Report in the database system to record the inspection
+ Inspects a product sample visually and dimensionally and measures the Critical and Major dimensions, utilizing the proper hand tools and gages to verify conformity to the customer purchase order
+ Reviews and confirms product documentation is complete and accurate (i.e., Certificate of Conformance, Raw Material Certification, Process Certifications and Test Reports) and that the products are from a customer Approved Supplier, verifying the traceability of the manufactured materials and testing
+ Records inspection results and compliance by assigning a "Pass, Fail or Rejection" status in the inspection log system, with additional notes, as applicable
+ Transfers compliant products with a "Pass" status, accompanied by the corresponding inspection reports and compliance documentation to the Document Inspection rack, or informs Q.A. Supervisor of non-conforming issues and rejections for verification
+ Upon confirmation of non-conforming products, creates an Orange Tag label or Rejection Tag label and transfers the entire order with appropriate label to the corresponding rack for investigation and corrections
+ Enters inspection labor time accurately into the inspection log system, relative to each product on the customer purchase order
**Requirements:**
+ High School Diploma or GED
+ 4 to 6 years related industry experience and/or training
+ Successful completion of 3 months of Incora inspection training and testing
+ Competent and demonstrated hands-on experience with the use of hardware measuring devices, such as calipers, micrometers, wing gauges, thread plug gauges and ring gauges, optical competitor and Johnson gauge, or other direct-reading engagement tool is preferred
+ Strong verbal and written communication skills, with professional daily interaction with internal and/or external customers (as trained)
+ Ability to be detailed oriented and perform basic research, if require
+ Ability to be trained in the essential duties of the job, with accuracy
+ Ability to learn and gain knowledge of the integrated database systems, as well as Microsoft Office Suite
+ Final candidate must successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen, and both criminal and employment background clearance
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.
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Food product inspector job description example 2
Lockheed Martin food product inspector job description
COVID\-19 continues to significantly impact our employees, families and communities\. With employee health and safety as our top priority, and as a federal contractor, Lockheed Martin is taking action to address the increased risk and uncertainty COVID\-19 variants pose in the workplace and ensuring we meet our commitments to national security\.
To uphold safety for all employees, we will continue to request vaccination status for all Lockheed Martin employees including new hires\. All current and newly hired employees are required to follow onsite safety measures based upon the COVID\-19 Community Level at the specific work location\.
**Description:** Be the Quality Inspector supporting TLS programs, providing all inspections' needs to the manufacturing and testing area as well coaching line operators and assemblers, and actively collaborating with both the various TLS Program Integrated Production Teams and Operation Excellence Teams \(OETs\)\. This position is responsible for the inspection of the TLS products following the detailed Inspection Plan from the program Quality Engineer which will drive the following actions: creation and communicating non\-conformances via Q\-notes, perform daily review of work in progress, work with QE and Supervisor for inspection priorities and tasks, assist QE with review of all non\-conforming material on the program non\-conforming rack weekly for accuracy and status\. In addition, the assistance and support of audits of processes and procedures to ensure factory and program compliance with command media, local guidance, and industry standards\. Also will drive continuous improvement through the active participation in OET, champion RCCA of defects to prevent recurrence and to collaborate with the preventative actions\.
**Basic Qualifications:**
• Experience with IPTs
• Experienced with IPC\-A\-610 and IPC\-J\-STD\-001
• Proficient with common inspections tools and equipment
• Experienced with Quality best practices
• Ability to perform Repair and Rework Inspections
• Ability to perform In\-Process Manufacturing Inspections
\-This position requires special access to support the program and requires the selected candidate to be a US Citizen
**Desired Skills:**
• Desired some College Degree background or more than 3 years of Quality Inspection experience
• Detail\-oriented and proficient at understanding drawings, diagrams, parts lists, IPC manuals, revision control, reference documents and work instructions
• A team player with strong verbal and written communication skills
• Interfaces effectively and diplomatically with assemblers, test technicians, engineers, Customers and management when resolving quality issues
• Active OET participation and engagement to drive continuous improvement
• Drive continuous improvement
• Experienced with Lean Six Sigma
• Managed the Nonconformance life cycle through active engagement with relevant parties \(Depot, Operations, Supply chain, Lab management, Test, System engineering, and Software Engineering\)
• Inspected products following the detailed Inspection plan from the program QE
• Assisted QE with review of all non\-conforming material on the program non\-conforming rack weekly for accuracy and status
• Performed FAI measurements and provide FAI data to QE to complete FAI
**BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:**
job\.Qualifications
**Lockheed Martin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer\. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status\.**
Join us at Lockheed Martin, where your mission is ours\. Our customers tackle the hardest missions\. Those that demand extraordinary amounts of courage, resilience and precision\. They're dangerous\. Critical\. Sometimes they even provide an opportunity to change the world and save lives\. Those are the missions we care about\.
As a leading technology innovation company, Lockheed Martin's vast team works with partners around the world to bring proven performance to our customers' toughest challenges\. Lockheed Martin has employees based in many states throughout the U\.S\., and Internationally, with business locations in many nations and territories\.
**EXPERIENCE LEVEL:**
Hourly/Non\-Exempt
To uphold safety for all employees, we will continue to request vaccination status for all Lockheed Martin employees including new hires\. All current and newly hired employees are required to follow onsite safety measures based upon the COVID\-19 Community Level at the specific work location\.
**Description:** Be the Quality Inspector supporting TLS programs, providing all inspections' needs to the manufacturing and testing area as well coaching line operators and assemblers, and actively collaborating with both the various TLS Program Integrated Production Teams and Operation Excellence Teams \(OETs\)\. This position is responsible for the inspection of the TLS products following the detailed Inspection Plan from the program Quality Engineer which will drive the following actions: creation and communicating non\-conformances via Q\-notes, perform daily review of work in progress, work with QE and Supervisor for inspection priorities and tasks, assist QE with review of all non\-conforming material on the program non\-conforming rack weekly for accuracy and status\. In addition, the assistance and support of audits of processes and procedures to ensure factory and program compliance with command media, local guidance, and industry standards\. Also will drive continuous improvement through the active participation in OET, champion RCCA of defects to prevent recurrence and to collaborate with the preventative actions\.
**Basic Qualifications:**
• Experience with IPTs
• Experienced with IPC\-A\-610 and IPC\-J\-STD\-001
• Proficient with common inspections tools and equipment
• Experienced with Quality best practices
• Ability to perform Repair and Rework Inspections
• Ability to perform In\-Process Manufacturing Inspections
\-This position requires special access to support the program and requires the selected candidate to be a US Citizen
**Desired Skills:**
• Desired some College Degree background or more than 3 years of Quality Inspection experience
• Detail\-oriented and proficient at understanding drawings, diagrams, parts lists, IPC manuals, revision control, reference documents and work instructions
• A team player with strong verbal and written communication skills
• Interfaces effectively and diplomatically with assemblers, test technicians, engineers, Customers and management when resolving quality issues
• Active OET participation and engagement to drive continuous improvement
• Drive continuous improvement
• Experienced with Lean Six Sigma
• Managed the Nonconformance life cycle through active engagement with relevant parties \(Depot, Operations, Supply chain, Lab management, Test, System engineering, and Software Engineering\)
• Inspected products following the detailed Inspection plan from the program QE
• Assisted QE with review of all non\-conforming material on the program non\-conforming rack weekly for accuracy and status
• Performed FAI measurements and provide FAI data to QE to complete FAI
**BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:**
job\.Qualifications
**Lockheed Martin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer\. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status\.**
Join us at Lockheed Martin, where your mission is ours\. Our customers tackle the hardest missions\. Those that demand extraordinary amounts of courage, resilience and precision\. They're dangerous\. Critical\. Sometimes they even provide an opportunity to change the world and save lives\. Those are the missions we care about\.
As a leading technology innovation company, Lockheed Martin's vast team works with partners around the world to bring proven performance to our customers' toughest challenges\. Lockheed Martin has employees based in many states throughout the U\.S\., and Internationally, with business locations in many nations and territories\.
**EXPERIENCE LEVEL:**
Hourly/Non\-Exempt
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024