Job Details

Threshold Enterprises is a vitamin manufacturing company in Scotts Valley, (Santa Cruz Area).  We have been in business for 40+ years, and have over 500 employees.  Our brands include Source Naturals® and Planetary Herbals™. 

Quality Control Inspector - Swing Shift  

• These are full-time, long-term positions, working in Scotts Valley as a direct employee of Threshold Enterprises.  
• Jobs include standard benefits (Vacation, Paid Holidays, Health insurance and 401k plan options). 
• No Experience needed, but good communication skills, ability to use computer (Word/Excel, emails)

Swing Shift Schedule: 2:00PM - 10:30PM

Pay =  $19.43/hr  ($18.50/hr Base + 5% shift bonus)

Some overtime work on Saturdays may be requested.

Summary of Job Duties: Inspectors perform Q.C. inspections for In-Process and/or Finished Goods, bulk manufactured product, packaging components and labels according to established company specifications and production guide requirements.  Perform QC Inspection (MFG-PKG) as needed and assist with various administrative and investigative tasks in the Quality Department. The position requires a great team attitude and the ability to make decisions and dispositions regarding product acceptability in a fast-paced environment.

Inspector I In-Process or Finished Goods is Inspector is the entry level and trainee class.

Specific Job Duties:

Utilizes critical thinking that comes from experience and an ability to resolve issues with little supervision.

1. Inspect, document and issue disposition instructions on production orders for tablets, capsules, powders, liquids, and labels.
2.  Inspect, document, pre-approve and issue disposition instructions regarding production order and Batch Records, and MMR, Travelers documents.
3. Inspect products using established policies, procedures, and acceptable quality limits (AQL) for specific criteria, including correct bulk, packaging components, labels, size, weight, and pH as required per product specifications. 
4. Release batches of tablets, capsules, powders, or liquids to Distribution if product passes inspection.  Issue corrective instructions, such as requires rework if an order fails criteria on appropriate report forms and in databases. 
5. Investigate and assist Production personnel regarding product or process failures and determining their origin and cause, report recommendations to Management. 
6. Interact with Packaging, Manufacturing, QA and Quality Control Departments on observations and corrections needed to comply with cGMP.
7. Assisting with maintenance of specification databases, and other shared product status tracking data & spreadsheets.  
8. Provide strong team support by coordinating daily with QC personnel on other shifts, communicating meeting status and issues.  Assist in the weekly reporting of inspection activities to support QC metrics and continuous improvement of processes.
9. Participate as a fully engaged member of a high performance, self-directed work team to achieve Department and company goals.
10. Overtime for this position is mandatory. 
11. Perform all other tasks as assigned by Threshold management.

Minimum Qualifications Required:

1.   Excellent written and verbal skills.

2.   Experience in QC or QA inspections.

3.   20/20 or corrected vision.

4.   Ability to lift 30+ pounds and sit for extended periods of time. 

5.   Must pass Company math / writing/ computer assessment with 80% minimum.

6.   Ability to work well in a team environment.

7.   Team player with good interpersonal skills; able to work in a fast-paced environment.

8.   Demonstrated strong/ intermediate computer skills; PC, Excel, Word internet/email, including spreadsheet maintenance.   

9.   High school diploma or equivalent

Skills and/or Training Desired:

1. Manufacturing processes in nutraceutical, pharmaceutical, food or medical device.
2. Packaging process in nutraceutical, pharmaceutical, food or medical device.
3. Experience in QC or QA inspections in nutraceutical, pharmaceutical, food or medical device.