Position Summary

The Inspector in the Cook Plant is responsible for ensuring that all cooked products meet quality standards and regulatory requirements. This role involves conducting thorough inspections of processes and finished products, identifying discrepancies, and working collaboratively with production teams to maintain high-quality outputs. The Inspector plays a critical role in upholding safety, quality, and efficiency in the cooking processes.

Position Responsibilities

• Conduct regular inspections of products, cooking equipment and processes.
• Monitor cooking times, temperatures, and other critical control points to ensure product integrity.
• Document inspection results, noting any non-conformances or areas for improvement.
• Collaborate with production staff to address quality issues and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Conduct audits of production processes and equipment to ensure adherence to operational guidelines.
• Maintain accurate records of inspections and reports for regulatory compliance.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality and process efficiency.
• Stay updated on industry regulations and best practices related to food safety and quality control.
• Crider Foods requires all employees to comply with and support all Food Safety and Quality policies, programs and procedures to ensure our products meet and exceed consumers’ expectation
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Skills and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent is a plus.
• Previous experience in food production or a related field.
• Strong understanding of food safety regulations and processes.
• Excellent attention to detail and observational skills.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Proficient in using inspection tools and equipment.
• Physical ability to stand for extended periods and perform manual inspections in a production environment.
• Must be able to follow directions and perform manual labor.

Positions reporting to this person

None

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Able to walk and stand, use arms and legs for long periods of time including wrist turning and finger manipulation.
• Employee stands frequently with tasks requiring consistent bending, stooping, kneeling, or crawling to complete; Lift, carry and push/pull occasionally of up to 50 pounds is required.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to extreme temperature conditions.
• Job locations can be consistently 40 degrees or below.
• The noise levels at work are moderate to loud and hearing protection is required.

General Sign-Off: The employee is expected to adhere to all company policies and to act as a role model in the adherence to policies. The company reserves the right to modify, interpret, or apply this job description in any way the company desires. This job description in no way implies that these are the only duties, including essential duties, to be performed by the employee occupying this position. This job description is not an employment contract, implied or otherwise. The employment relationship remains “AT- WILL.” Qualified employees who, because of a physical or mental impairment that significantly limits a major life activity, require reasonable accommodation to perform the essential functions of this position should notify their Manager or Human Resources.

Food Safety Sign-Off: All team members at Crider Foods must adhere to our food safety requirements and must report food safety problems to management. All attempts should be made to ensure that the written and digital records are documented at the time the activity is performed, legible, clear, concise and suitably authorized (not falsified) by those undertaking monitoring (documented work tasks). This position may be responsible for the inspection and verification of records.

“We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law”.