Product Inspector (Portage la Prairie, MB)

Job summary

The Product Inspector is responsible for identifying and removing foreign materials from finished food products to ensure quality standards are met. They must also maintain a clean work area and adhere to all safety, hygiene, and sanitation policies.

Job details

Simplot Canada (II) Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Simplot Company. The Simplot Company is a diverse, privately held organization, with roots firmly planted in agriculture and agriculture-related businesses. The Simplot Company is a true farm-to-table company with operations that touch every aspect of agriculture, including seed production, farming and ranching, plant sciences, fertilizer manufacturing, food processing, commercial product development, and distribution.Summary The Product Inspector is responsible for ensuring the quality of finished food products by: Removing foreign material from the product. Reacting to sudden quality changes. Ensuring finished product quality meets customer and division standards. Strong understanding of the inspection area and the ability to make sound decisions quickly. Safety, alertness, and professionalism are critical. Key Responsibilities Inspection & Quality Control Identify and remove foreign material from finished products. Dispose of any product that does not meet customer expectations. Communicate quality issues to appropriate personnel. Sanitation & Hygiene Sanitize personal protective equipment (PPE). Follow health, hygiene, and sanitation policies as outlined in plant procedures. Work Area Maintenance Keep the inspection area clean and organized. Sweep and dispose of non-hazardous waste as needed. Safety & Compliance Follow safe work practices and standard operating procedures. Ensure compliance with company policies and the Union Labor Agreement. Training & Development Participate in training activities. Apply acquired skills and knowledge to improve job performance. Teamwork & Conduct Interact with team members using a participative management style. Maintain confidentiality and a professional appearance. Typical Education High School Diploma or GEDRelevant Experience Minimum 6 months of related experience and/or training. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Strong attention to detail and decision-making skills. Good safety and attendance record. Other Information Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment. Must be alert and aware of equipment and surroundings at all times. Expected to represent the company professionally. Job Requisition ID: 27644 Travel Required: None Location(s): GF Plant - Portage la Prairie Country: Canada ** Simplot Canada (II) Limited is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other protected status.** If you require technical assistance, please email us at careers.contact@simplot.com.

What you’ll do

The Product Inspector is responsible for identifying and removing foreign materials from finished food products to ensure quality standards are met. They must also maintain a clean work area and adhere to all safety, hygiene, and sanitation policies.

Requirements

Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and at least 6 months of related experience or training. Strong attention to detail, the ability to work independently, and a good safety record are required.

Listed skills

• Quality Control · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Decision Making · Preferred
• Sanitation · Preferred
• Safety Compliance · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Food safety · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Quality Control
• Inspection
• Attention To Detail
• Decision Making
• Sanitation
• Safety Compliance
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Problem Solving
• Food Safety
• Professionalism
• Plant Science
• Fertilizers
• Agriculture
• Confidentiality
• Standard Operating Procedure
• Management Styles
• New Product Development
• Operations
• Personal Protective Equipment
• Detail Oriented

Job areas

• Manufacturing
• Food & Beverage
• Agriculture
• Product Inspector
• Quality Inspector (General)
• Product Graders and Testers (except Foods and Beverages)
• Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers

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