Inspector
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Washburn, ND - USA
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Job Summary
Position Title:Inspector
Position Type:Regular - Full-Time
Requisition ID:43025
McCrum is a division of McCain Foods USA.
The Quality Inspector is responsible for monitoring inspecting and verifying the quality and safety of incoming raw potatoes and finished frozen products. This role ensures compliance with internal specifications regulatory standards (FDA USDA where applicable) and food safety programs including BRCGS HACCP and GMPs. The Inspector plays a critical role in preventing non-conforming materials from entering or leaving the production process while supporting efficient production flow and maintaining a safe compliant environment.
- Inspect incoming raw potatoes for size defects rot foreign material and overall quality
- Verify supplier compliance with product specifications and contractual requirements
- Collect document and manage samples for testing (e.g. solids sugar levels defects)
- Inspect finished frozen products for color texture size uniformity and defects
- Monitor critical control points including metal detection weight checks and in-process quality checks
- Communicate non-conforming material issues to Quality Assurance (QA) and Production teams
- Maintain accurate inspection records logs and documentation in a timely manner
- Support internal and external audits and maintain audit-ready conditions
- Follow all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) HACCP requirements and sanitation protocols
- Identify report and escalate food safety risks or contamination concerns promptly
- Partner cross-functionally with Production Warehouse and Procurement to resolve quality issues
- Maintain clean and organized workspaces ensuring proper handling and storage of materials and samples
- High school diploma or GED required
- 13 years of experience in food manufacturing quality inspection or a related role preferred
- Working knowledge of food safety systems such as HACCP GMPs and BRCGS preferred
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify defects and inconsistencies
- Basic computer skills for data entry reporting and documentation
- Ability to work effectively in cold and industrial manufacturing environments
- Strong communication and teamwork skills across multiple functions
- Reliable attendance with willingness to work flexible or extended hours during peak periods
- Commitment to safety practices including proper PPE use and adherence to all safety procedures
- Ability to perform physical tasks including lifting (1040 lbs.) standing for extended periods and continuous movement
Compensation Package:Starting at $20USD hourly bonuseligibility hourly pay differential for applicable shifts
The above reflects the target compensation range for the position at the time of posting. Hiring compensation will be determined based on experience skill set education/training and other organizational needs.This posting is for an existing vacancy.
Benefits: At McCain were on a mission to create a winning culture that puts employee safety and wellbeing at the heart of what we do every day. We understand and appreciate that each persons needs are unique and ensure our benefits & wellbeing programs reflect that. Employees are eligible for the following benefits: health coverage (medical dental vision prescription drug) retirement savings benefits and leave support including medical family and bereavement. Wellbeing programs include vacation and holidays company-supported volunteering time and mental health resources. Coverages are aligned with applicable law and can vary by work level location and nature of the role. Additional benefit details available during the application process.
Your well-being matters to us and were here to provide you with the necessary resources to support you in being your best self at work and at home.
McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. As a global family-owned company we strive to be the employer of choice in the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that inclusion drives our creativity resilience and success and makes our business qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race religion color national origin sex age veteran status disability or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
McCain is an accessible employer. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms) please let us knowand we will work with you to find appropriate solutions.
Your privacy is important to us. By submitting personal data or information to us you agree this will be handled in accordance with McCains Global Privacy Policyand Global Employee Privacy Policy as applicable. McCain leverages AI in the hiring process though all final decisions are made by humans. You can understand our approach to AI and how your personal information is being handled here.
Job Family:Manufacturing
Location(s):US - United States of America : Maine : Washburn
Company:McCain Foods USA Inc.
Required Experience:
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About Company
McCain Foods | Our purpose - 'Celebrating real connections through delicious, planet-friendly food'. We supply delicious frozen French fries, potato specialties, and appetizers to retail and foodservice customers around the globe.
