Inbound Receiving Quality Inspector

Inbound Receiving Quality Inspector Department: Quality Assurance / Food Safety Reports To: FSQA Director / QA Supervisor Work Location: Receiving / Warehouse Position Type: Full-Time 1. Position Summary The Inbound Receiving Quality Inspector is responsible for inspecting, verifying, and documenting all incoming raw materials, ingredients, and packaging materials to ensure they meet established food safety, quality, supplier, and purchasing requirements. This position plays a critical role in preventing contaminated, damaged, mislabeled, temperature-abused, or otherwise nonconforming materials from entering the facility or being released into production. The inspector is responsible for performing receiving inspections, verifying product specifications and documentation, maintaining accurate traceability records, identifying potential food safety risks, and placing questionable materials on HOLD pending evaluation and approval by the Quality Assurance Department. 2. Essential Duties and Responsibilities A. Truck and Trailer Inspection B. Raw Material and Ingredient Inspection C. Packaging Material Inspection Inspect all incoming bags, boxes, cartons, liners, film, and other food-contact packaging. Verify materials match approved specifications, item numbers, and descriptions. Ensure packaging is clean, dry, properly identified, and free of dust, debris, pests, and water damage. Inspect for tears, punctures, damaged packaging, or compromised protective coverings. Verify food-contact materials have been protected during transportation. Confirm printing, ink, labels, and packaging identification meet approved requirements. D. Pallet and Storage Inspection E. Temperature Verification F. Documentation and Traceability G. Food Safety and Quality Risk Identification H. Rejection and HOLD Procedures 3. Qualifications and Experience Required Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Ability to read, understand, and follow written specifications and procedures. Basic computer skills and ability to complete electronic inspection records. Strong attention to detail and organizational skills. Ability to identify product defects, contamination, and food safety risks. Ability to communicate inspection findings clearly and accurately. Ability to follow established food safety, quality, and receiving procedures. Preferred Qualifications: Previous experience in food manufacturing, warehouse receiving, or quality assurance. Knowledge of GMPs, HACCP principles, allergen controls, and food safety practices. Experience with temperature monitoring and calibrated inspection equipment. Familiarity with SQF, supplier specifications, COAs, and material traceability. Experience documenting nonconformances and managing HOLD materials. 4. Required Training The employee must receive appropriate training in the following areas: Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs). SQF Food Safety Code requirements applicable to receiving. HACCP and food safety fundamentals. Allergen awareness and allergen identification. Foreign material prevention. Raw material and packaging inspection procedures. Trailer and transportation inspection requirements. Temperature monitoring and thermometer calibration verification. Supplier specifications and COA review. Lot identification and traceability. Product HOLD, rejection, and disposition procedures. Nonconformance reporting and documentation. Food defense and recognition of suspicious activity. 5. Physical Requirements Ability to stand and walk for extended periods. Ability to enter and inspect trailers and warehouse receiving areas safely. Ability to bend, reach, and visually inspect materials and packaging. Ability to lift and handle samples or materials within established facility lifting limits. Ability to use inspection equipment, including thermometers and measuring devices. Ability to work in freezer environments, using appropriate protective equipment. 6. Performance Expectations The Inbound Receiving Qual…

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