End of Line Inspector

Career Opportunities with Baumer Foods, Inc A great place to work. Careers At Baumer Foods, Inc Share with friends or Subscribe! Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available. Subscribe to our RSS feeds to receive instant updates as new positions become available. Responsible for confirming finished product pallets are correctly identified and ready for warehouse release. Primary duties include verifying pallet tag/barcode accuracy, product identifiers, lot traceability, case counts, and pallet condition (intact, clean, pest-free). A. Finished Pallet Verification / Release Readiness (Primary) Verify each finished goods pallet is properly tagged and the barcode matches the product produced. Confirm pallet tag data is accurate: product/item number (SKU), product ID, traceability lot/date code, and correct cases per pallet. Verify pallet integrity and load stability; ensure pallets are not broken or unsafe. Inspect for cleanliness and food safety conditions (no debris/contamination; no evidence of pests or pest activity). Place product on hold and elevate nonconformances immediately per procedure. B. Documentation, Compliance, and Continuous Improvement Review QC paperwork for completeness, accuracy, and legibility; ensure corrections follow Good Documentation Practices (GDP). Ensure holds, deviations, rework, and nonconformance documentation are completed per procedure. Support investigations for coding/tagging errors and GMP concerns; assist with corrective actions. Support internal audits, customer audits, and regulatory inspections as directed. C. Cross-Training & Additional Responsibilities Cross-train with the QC Supervisor, QC Technicians and QC Receiving Inspector to provide coverage and support business continuity. Perform other related quality control and food safety tasks as assigned by department managers. Authority Authority to stop or hold product and elevate quality or food safety concerns when identification, coding, sanitation, pest, or pallet-condition issues are observed outside of written product specification expectations and Job expectations. Qualifications High school diploma or GED required; college coursework in food science, biology, or a related field preferred. 2+ years of quality control experience in food manufacturing, packaging, or a regulated manufacturing environment preferred. Working knowledge of GMPs, basics of food safety principles, traceability/lot coding systems, scanning barcodes and tag verification, and documentation practices. Strong attention to detail and accuracy in a fast-paced production environment. Clear communication and correct in real time. Organized, dependable, and able to prioritize multiple tasks. Sound decision-making and holds self-accountable in performing job duties to meet the expectations of the department for the good of all in the company. Physical & Work Environment Requirements Mostly standing/walking on the production floor; repetitive motion and reaching. Ability to lift up to 40-50 lbs occasionally (samples or cases) as required. Ability to work in hot/humid or temperature-variable environment as the production floor is within a building without air conditioning or heating. Ability to wear required PPE (hair/beard nets, gloves, hearing protection, safety shoes, etc.). Ability to work overtime, weekends, and shift schedules as needed. Ability to defend decisions to hold product that does not meet expectations. Disclaimer This job description is not an exhaustive list of duties. Responsibilities may change based on business needs. The employee is expected to perform other duties as assigned by management. Baumer Foods, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Baumer Foods, Inc.