Quality Inspector

The full Quality Assurance Manager job description{target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"} contains more information about this position. Job Summary Under routine supervision, the Quality Assurance Inspector collects and prepares samples for distribution to prospective customers and customers. Also, sampling, testing, labeling and disposition for critical raw materials and return product to ensure established quality standards are maintained. Incumbent should possess a high school diploma or equivalent and a general understanding of chemistry. Primary Duties & Responsibilities Customer Validation Production Samples - Gather product samples for customer validations. (replace them every two years on a program) - Prepare manual COAs for these samples. - Prepare and send the samples as requested. Incoming Raw Material - Receive and validate COAs for all raw materials. - Inspect condition of incoming materials. - Input information into \"Incoming Raw Material Log\" - ADD material critical characteristics - Review critical raw material characteristic trends and advise for any action (either excel charts or in SPC-IV) - Put on hold any non-conforming raw material. - Gather the necessary samples indicated by the SOP. - Perform internal tests as necessary. - Prepare samples for any required outside testing. Microbial Monitoring - Gather 3 water samples per week from GCC and PCC UV Systems. - Perform the necessary bacteria testing. - Report and follow up on any anormal condition on the UV systems or micro results. - Gather biannual samples for outside micro testing. - Gather biannual water samples for outside micro testing. Laboratory Sample Shipping Prepare and send samples/equipment to outside laboratories/suppliers/customers. Special QA Activities/Sampling - Ensure material OOS is put on hold. - Keep track of product on hold until dispositioned. - Gather samples of customer returned product. - Help gather evidence in Customer Concerns or Quality Alerts investigations. Stability Chamber - Weekly replace the paper chart and monitor compliance of temperature and relative humidity - Maintain the equipment with enough water. - Report any problem observed. Laboratory Material - Keep track of Chemicals/Standards/Consumables needed in the Laboratory. - Advice if levels get below restocking points for purchase. - Keep control and order of retained material. - Keep control and order of laboratory books. Process Plant Inspections - Perform biannual inspection checks to magnets strength and equipment conditions. - Perform quarterly checks to metal detectors. - Review and train production operators to do proper magnet sampling and metal detector verification. Qualifications/Requirements The requirements listed in the sections that follow are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required to perform the duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions (primary duties) of the job. - High School Diploma or equivalent required with a general understanding of chemistry. - Ability to lift materials weighing up to and including 50 pounds. - Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, squat, reach, twist, lift, climb, push and pull during a work shift.