Seasonal Quality Inspector - Daly City, CA

Quality Inspector

Work is Sweet! 'Quality without Compromise' is not just a motto at See's Candies. It is the most important ingredient in our recipe for success. See's Candies has been in business since 1921 and maintains a reputation for producing the highest quality candy and providing superior customer service.

See's is a leader in the confectionery industry with over 250 retail shops across the USA, a growing e-commerce business, and expanding opportunities internationally. We are seeking friendly, enthusiastic individuals who are passionate about helping us grow and thrive in our second century.

Job Description Summary:

The Quality Inspector is responsible for ensuring the weight, appearance, and overall quality of confectionery products at various stages of the manufacturing, packing, and logistics processes. This includes inspecting raw materials, verifying compliance with quality standards, and ensuring that products are packed in the correct date order.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct quality checks on products during manufacturing, packaging, and logistics stages to ensure compliance with company standards.
• Inspect raw materials to ensure they meet quality requirements.
• Ensure proper product rotation by verifying date order during packing.
• Inspection process across multiple departments, including Kitchen, Enrober, Packing, Raw Materials, Receiving, Truffle, and Lollipop.
• Support quality investigations, including problem-solving and root cause analysis activities.
• Support foreperson/manager in ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and SQF audit standards, including Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) protocols.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook).
• Ability to utilize quality assurance and warehouse systems, including Ross and Safety Chain software.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with all teams in quality-related matters.
• Able to lift up to 40 lbs safely and consistently.
• Demonstrated ability to follow detailed instructions and standard operating procedures.
• Strong teamwork skills with the ability to collaborate in a fast-paced environment.
• Capable of safely operating machinery and equipment.
• Willingness and ability to learn and adhere to quality control procedures.
• Physically able to remain on feet and mobile for the duration of the assigned shift (shift lengths may vary).

The roles are scheduled to commence in September/October and conclude in December, with an orientation date set for September. Seasonal employees are expected to work a full-time schedule of 40 hours per week.

Pay:

Starting Hourly Rate: $21

Shift Differential: $.50 per hour if shifts start at 12:01pm 3:59am

Hiring managers: Tina Leung Location: Daly City

See's is an EOE. See's will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable local, state or federal law (including San Francisco Ordinance #131192 and Los Angeles Municipal Code 189.00).