As a leader and innovator in the snack food industry for over 50 years, J&J Snack Foods provides branded snack foods to foodservice and retail supermarket outlets across the U.S. Its products include such icons as SUPERPRETZEL, ICEE, and Dippin’ Dots along with other key brands like LUIGI’S Real Italian Ice, The Funnel Cake Factory Funnel Cakes, and Hola Churros. J&J also has a strong presence in bakery providing cakes, cookies, and pies to some of the largest grocery and convenience retailers in industry. Our company continues to deliver record sales led by a talented team and a commitment to “Fun Served Here”.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the leadership of the Production Lead, theLine Inspectorwill be responsible for monitoring product quality and process compliance on the assigned production line. This role ensures product meets company specifications, food safety standards, and customer requirements. The Line Inspector performs routine inspections, documents findings, communicates deviations promptly, and works closely with Production, QA and Leadership to maintain consistent product quality.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Perform visual, physical, and documented inspections of product at designated checkpoints.

Monitor weights, dimensions, appearance, temperature, color, and other critical quality attributes.

Verify metal detector operation and document all checks.

Conduct quality checks and complete required forms accurately.

Escalate any out-of-spec conditions immediately to Production Supervisor and QA.

Communicate findings clearly during shift handoff and to the oncoming Line Inspector.

Complete all quality records, check sheets, and log in real time.

COMPETENCIES:

To perform this job successfully, the Line Inspector must be detail-oriented, have strong communication skills, self-motivated, and stay on task. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Must be trained in Critical Control Points to perform post-bake and packaging testing.

Responsible for ensuring Good Manufacturing Practices, Food Defense, and SQF Programs.

Self-motivated, with the ability to multi-task, prioritize, and adapt well to change.

Ability to demonstrate strong teamwork skills, work collaboratively with peers to achieve common goals, and contribute to a positive and productive work environment.

Ability to communicate effectively with the team and supervisors, both verbally and in writing.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma or GED preferred but not required.

US Hourly Pay Range

$17.51—$17.51 USD

Disclaimer: This position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the team member. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

EEO Statement: J&J Snack Foods Corp.is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discriminatory employment actions against, and treatment of, employees and applicants for employment based on actual or perceived Federal, State and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, national origin, ethnicity, alienage, religion or creed, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, genetic disposition or characteristics, disability or veteran's status, sex offenses, prior record of arrest or conviction, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristic, status as a victim or witness of domestic violence, sex offenses or stalking and unemployment status.

US Hourly Pay Range 17.51 - 17.51 USD

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