QA Inspector Manufacturing

Since 1980, NAI has been a leader in nutritional health, bringing whole food-based supplements to a global population. NAI is a leading expert and manufacturer of dietary supplements, and we are involved in every facet of the industry, including research, development, manufacturing, marketing, and advocacy. As a company, we continue to grow with manufacturing locations in Vista and Carlsbad, CA. We are looking for seasoned and entry level candidates that are interested in working for global company with opportunities for growth, development, competitive pay, and benefits.

Benefits:

• Free medical (one plan) and other medical plan options

• Dental, vision, life insurance and other voluntary benefit options.

• $1,000 Retention Bonus after 90 days of employment!

• 3 weeks vacation and 11 paid holidays

• 401K including company matching and profit sharing

• Opportunities for advancement

• Comprehensive training

• Tuition Reimbursement and more!

Summary

• The Quality Assurance Inspector, Manufacturing is responsible for performing in-process auditing of manufacturing and inspecting bulk product to ensure conformance to specification.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Audits manufacturing operations and performs in-process and final inspections of bulk product ensuring cGMP compliance and adherence to company procedures.

• Performs physical inspection and testing as required such as Identity testing using FT-IR analyzer, disintegration, Loss on Drying using moisture analyzer, loose and/or tapped density, sieve analysis using various screens with Ro-tap equipment, weight variation, hardness and thickness testing.

• Inspect finished bulk product, using a statistical sampling plan, to verify conformance to specifications.

• Completes and files required documentation

• May assist in inspection of labels and packaging components at receipt to verify conformance to specifications.

• May assist in inspection of raw materials at receipt to verify conformance to specifications.

• Communicates inspection failures and non-conformances to QA Supervisor or QA Coordinator.

• Follows QA Supervisor instruction on handling non-conforming materials or product.

• Understands and follows company procedures and policies for inspecting materials and finished product established in compliance with 21 CFR 111, Dietary Supplement cGMP.

• Understands and follows written instruction provided in company procedures and specifications. Notifies QA Coordinator or Supervisor of any deviations to the procedure or specifications. Obtains instructions and approval for handling deviation prior to initiating action.

• Able to communicate and inter-act effectively with Purchasing, Planning, R & D, Distribution, Inventory Control Operations, Client Services and Quality personnel.

• Maintain a sanitary working environment.

• May assist in validation tasks

• Assists with blend and bulk retain management

• Performs other duties as requested

Qualifications

• High School Diploma Required. BA/BS degree in physical science or Quality Experience preferred.

• Strong communication skills and ability to follow written and verbal instructions

• Ability to document information completely and accurately Proven organizational skills and task management ability.

• Good computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Word, Access and Excel.

• Proven knowledge and ability to conduct and interpret inspection criteria, data and results

NAI is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

Following a conditional offer of employment, satisfactory completion of a background check (including criminal records check) is required prior to beginning employment. Any offer of employment may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current NAI employee who was conditionally offered the position.

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