Quality Assurance Warehouse Inspector

Location - Vista, CA

Salary - $21/hr

About Nordic Naturals

At Nordic Naturals, we take pride in crafting foundational nutrients to help people all over the world live healthy lives. Our mission is to give people, pets, and families the highest-quality nutrients possible to be well and support optimal health. This seemingly simple mission of global health relies on a dedicated team of motivated employees who share our passion for nutrition and wellness. Join us and discover how rewarding it can be to make a living while contributing to a truly great cause.

Position Summary

The Quality Assurance Warehouse Inspector performs inspection of raw materials, packaging components, intermediates, 3rd party bulks and finished goods for compliance to our established Acceptable Quality Limits (AQL). Pulling samples from each lot of materials for testing and retention. Adherence to applicable standard operating procedures (SOP), Good Documentation Practices (GDP) and Common Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) as applicable to individual tasks. Maintains Master Incoming Inspection Tracker, a shared business tool, to ensure visibility of all material status’ throughout their release cycle period

Essential Functions & Core Responsibilities

• Performs inspection of raw materials, packaging components, labels, intermediates, 3rd party bulks and Finished Goods; pulling the required samples (per the Sampling paperwork) for testing, in the time limit and priority specified
• Prints and/or completes all required documentation in the applicable sampling specification report and on an Inventory Card. Documents any quality-related product findings on the sampling and/or inspection report
• Affix disposition placards on all pallet on all lot of material that has been inspected by QA and or by the QC Lab (when appropriate) and the same disposition on the Inventory Card
• Updates and maintains the Master Incoming Inspection Tracker for the inspection results, date and inspection reports (where applicable)
• Reports any general safety hazards to Materials and Compliance Specialist, QA Manager, QA Director
• Performs any other duties assigned by Supervisor or Manager, to include and not limited to, retrieving retention samples, or pulling extra samples, as per management’s request, in the time frame and priority requested
• Performs weekly and monthly tasks that include and are not limited to, replacing chart recorders, settling plates, destruction of raw materials… as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Position Qualifications

Education

• High school diploma or GED required.

Experience

• Experience in the pharmaceuticals industry is highly preferred but not required
• Experience Required: 2+ years
• Able to lift, bend, climb and reach
• Effective communication skills, including ability to read and write in English (Bi-lingual language skills in Spanish, helpful but not required)

Competency Statements

• Positive – Ability to view all situations with a positive attitude
• Willingness – Possesses willingness to learn new skills and use new tools and methods
• Innovative – Ability to look beyond the standard solutions and “think outside the box”
• Detail Oriented – Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task
• Enthusiastic – Ability to bring energy to the performance of a task
• Friendly – Ability to exhibit a cheerful demeanor toward others
• Initiative – Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal
• Organized – Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task
• Reliability – The trait of being dependable and trustworthy

Other Preferred Skills & Abilities

• Previous QA experience highly preferred
• Flexibility in work hours preferred
• Team player, excellent work ethics and able to multitask, attention to details as well as flexibility to changing priorities

Computer Skills

• Analytical, computer and mathematical skills.

Benefits

Eligible employees may be offered a comprehensive benefits package, which may include medical, dental, vision, retirement benefits, paid time off, paid holidays, and other company-sponsored programs. Eligibility and offerings are subject to applicable plan documents and employment status.

Physical Demands – Manufacturing

This position operates on an active plant floor, requiring candidates to remain stationary or move throughout the facility for shifts up to 8–10 hours. Essential duties involve positioning self to operate tools, using fine motor dexterity to adjust components, and lifting or transferring materials weighing 10-50 pounds depending on the position. Work is performed in a manufacturing environment requiring strict compliance with mandatory safety protocols and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

California Applicants

The compensation range above applies to work performed in California and represents the employer’s good-faith estimate of the expected salary or hourly wage range for the position.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. We consider qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.