Job Description

QC Inspector (3rd Shift)

Choose Us, Because We’re Better!

We provide more than jobs!  Work with us and you will have a career opportunity.

• Consistent Work: We have work now AND later. We are not seasonal, so you can expect consistent 40-hour work weeks, EVERY WEEK, all year long.
• Work-Life Balance: This is important to us!  Your schedule will be the same, Monday-Friday, with occasional overtime, as needed.
• Shift Differential: Receive an additional $1/hr. for hours worked on 3rd shift
• Performance-Based Pay: Your hard work will be recognized and rewarded.
• Great Benefits: We haven’t raised medical premiums in 10 years! Enjoy health coverage with minimal out-of-pocket costs, along with dental, vision, life insurance, disability benefits, and even a gym membership!
• Generous Retirement: Our 401k matches 100% of your contribution, up to 6%.
• Paid Time Off: Begin accruing PTO on day 1!

Why Now?
Our exciting building expansion is open, and we pride ourselves on promoting from within. This is your chance to jump in and grow with us!

What You’ll Do:

Monitor all phases of production. Inspect during process to ensure quality and sanitation of products.

• Complete 3 room inspections per shift.
• Accurately weigh oils from batch cards.
• Check batch cards to ensure ingredients and weights are correct.
• Package and count total pack units for batches.
• Monitor and document process and product controls.
• Enforce company food safety policies.
• Maintain a clean, organized safe work environment.

Note: The spices can create a dusty environment and sometimes have high heat intensity or contain allergens.  If you are sensitive to these conditions, this job may not be the right fit for you.

Qualifications

What we’re looking for & things you need:

• RELIABILITY - Team members who show up every shift, on time, and can work occasional overtime. If you’re not ready to commit, this isn’t for you.
• High School diploma/GED required
• 2-year degree in laboratory / science field preferred
• Experience in the seasoning / spice / food industry a plus
• Excellent oral and written skills are required; must be able to read, speak, and write fluently in American English
• Must work well with and verbally communicate with all levels so employees, executives, vendors, and customers in an effective manner
• Tasting/smelling: distinguishing, with a degree of accuracy, differences or similarities in intensity or quality of flavors and/or odors, recognizing particular flavors and/or odors and using tongue and/or nose
• Ability to sit and work at a computer keyboard for extended periods of time
• Basic math skills
• Stand on feet for the duration of the shift
• Walk long distances
• Push, pull, lift and/or carry heavy product such as equipment, bags and/or drums weighing up to 50lbs
• Able to extend arms with hands over the head or at shoulder height
• Hold, grasp, or turn with the use of hands
• Touch, pickup, and pinch with the use of fingers
• Kneel, stoop or bend downwards and forward
• Ascend or descend ladders and platforms
• Stand, work and walk at heights on platforms at least six feet or higher
• Express or exchange ideas by means of spoken words.  Convey detailed instructions to others
• Able to hear, understand and distinguish speech and/or other sounds such as machinery alarms
• Near and far visual acuity required
• Work in an environment that is noisy, dusty and may contain spices with high heat intensity
• Withstand working in cold and hot temperatures for long periods of time
• Must be able to read and write English
• Able to work occasional overtime and weekends as needed

Ready to Make an Impact?

• If you are willing to embrace the challenge, the opportunities at Chesapeake Spice are limitless. Join us for a rewarding career in manufacturing, where you can grow, thrive, and be part of a team that helps flavor the world!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We use E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility. If you need reasonable accommodation during the hiring process, please contact us.