Quality Assurance Inspector

**Quality Assurance Inspector** Monday – Friday – Full Time 1st Shift Hours The Watkins Company has been a pioneer in natural flavoring products since 1868. From our world famous Vanilla Extract, to our unique Cinnamon and Black Pepper, The Watkins Company continues to be innovative in categories including but not limited to Extracts, Spices, Dry Seasoning Mixes, Bitters, and Baking Decorations. Today, we are seeking a new member to join the fastest growing flavoring company in North America. The Watkins Company is excited to announce the opening for a full time, Quality Assurance Inspector located in Winona, MN. The Quality Assurance Inspector inspects incoming materials for compliance with established specifications and quality levels and samples raw materials according to documented protocol and safety precautions. The duties and responsibilities of the Quality Assurance Inspector include, but are not limited to the following: - Follows Good Manufacturing Practices in tracking and recording quality assurance check data on an accurate and timely basis, while documenting all aspects of inspections and maintaining electronic and paper files of quality assurance data in an orderly manner to facilitate easy retrieval. - Samples incoming raw and bulk materials per established protocol using appropriate safety precautions. - Inspects finishing components, finished goods, handwork, assembled goods and other materials as necessary for compliance with established specifications and quality levels; documents activities and results. - Conducts analytical tests on raw materials, manufactured bulks, complaint investigation samples, and any other testing deemed necessary under the direction of the QA Manager or designee - Writes, edits, reviews and updates procedures and forms. - Writes and distributes quarantine and rejection notices as warranted. - Executes the environmental monitoring program (swabbing, compressed air testing, water sampling) as required Our ideal candidate will at minimum: - Possess an Associate’s Degree in Chemistry, Food Science, Biology, or related field. - Minimum 2 plus years’ experience working in a quality assurance field with lab experience. - Demonstrate intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office including Excel, Word and PowerPoint. In addition to working in a strategic, dynamic and collaborative work environment, with a tight knit team, The Watkins Company offers a competitive benefits package including best in class Medical, Dental, Life and AD&D Insurance, 100% employer paid leave, as well as a flexible working environment, hybrid scheduling for remote and in office work, generous PTO package available upon hire, 10 fully paid holidays, and $1 for $1 401k match program. The Watkins Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.