Food Production Quality Systems Inspector

Job Description

Job Description

Food Production Quality Systems Inspector

Where: Poughkeepsie, NY at EFCO Products

When: 1:00 PM to 9:00 PM, or until production is complete

Compensation note: Shift differential available

Is this you

• Do you spot deviations before they become defects
• Are you energized by fast-paced production lines and precise documentation
• Do you enjoy protecting consumers by holding the line on food safety standards

This position centers on food safety and product quality. It does not involve maintenance, mechanical work, or equipment repair.

How you will contribute

• Verify product quality in process and at finish
• Run routine line checks and capture results accurately
• Monitor and document Critical Control Points and food safety requirements
• Confirm pre-operational sanitation effectiveness on equipment and production areas
• Complete quality records, logs, and forms with care
• Ensure adherence to GMPs, HACCP, SQF, and company policies
• Carry out metal detector verification checks
• Flag and report quality or food safety concerns immediately
• Support audits, investigations, and corrective actions
• Collaborate closely with Production and Sanitation to maintain standards

What you need to succeed Required

• High School Diploma or GED
• Meticulous attention to detail and strong organization
• Basic computer and documentation capability
• Ability to work independently in a fast-moving manufacturing environment
• Clear, concise communication skills

Preferred

• Experience in QA, QC, Food Safety, Sanitation, or Food Manufacturing
• Knowledge of HACCP, SQF, GMPs, and FDA regulations
• Time spent in an SQF-certified facility

The reality of the work

On a typical afternoon, you may conduct a pre-op, catch a potential sanitation miss before start-up, verify CCPs on schedule, and perform a metal detector check that prevents a nonconformance. You document each step thoroughly and, when something is off, you help drive the investigation and corrective action to closure.

Physical expectations

• Standing and walking for extended periods
• Occasional lifting up to 25 pounds
• Working on the production floor while wearing required PPE

Preferred proficiencies

• Quality inspection experience
• Food and beverage manufacturing familiarity
• FSQA knowledge
• HACCP expertise
• GMP understanding
• Excellent communication
• Manufacturing environment experience

Join EFCO Products and help us deliver safe, high-quality food products every day.