Quality Assurance Inspection Specialist

Location: Watsonville, CA - Onsite 5 Days a week.

Salary: $31 per hour  -  $35 per hour

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

Reporting Quality Assurance Management, the QA Inspection Specialist is responsible for quality control, components, in-process and finished goods inspection and documentation. This position works closely with Operations and Division of Compliance, Science and Development. The role be heavily involved with documentation and data review and entry into our SAP ERP system. Working to create and ensure Nordic Natural quality standards are met at all levels of production. Comply with Nordic Naturals quality standards as well as State, Federal, and international regulations. Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Quality Assurance Management.

Essential Functions & Core Responsibilities

• Assist with inspection, review and disposition of components, in-process and manufactured goods, including new receipt, returned and reworked materials.
• Coordinate the activities of Document Control including creation, distribution, and auditing of controlled documents associated with product components and specifications at all production levels.
• Review supplier submitted documentation against internal specifications for labels and boxes, raw materials, in-process and finished product.
• Working knowledge of food and/or dietary supplements labeling and regulations.
• Assist in FDA, CDPH, and third-party audits to meet 21 CFR Part 111.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Position Qualifications

• This position requires mandatory daily attendance at our Watsonville, CA headquarters.
• BA/BS in Biology, Chemistry or equivalent combination of education preferred.
• Minimum 3 years’ product inspection or document control
• 1-3 years of experience in related field within the food, dietary supplement or related industry.
• Certificates in HACCP, PQCI or auditing a plus.

Competency Statements

• Leadership - Ability to influence others to perform their jobs effectively and to be responsible for making decisions.
• Positive - Ability to view all situations with a positive attitude.
• Innovative - Ability to look beyond the standard solutions.
• Communication - Ability to communicate effectively with others using spoken and written word clearly and concisely.
• Negotiation Skills - Ability to reach outcomes that gain the support and acceptance of all parties.
• Strategic Planning - Ability to develop a vision for the future and create a culture in which the long range goals can be achieved.

Other Preferred Skills & Abilities

Computer Skills

• Must be proficient with MS Office and have advanced document editing skills in Word and Excel and/or the google suite equivalents.
• Familiarity with Smartsheet and Monday.com project management tools
• Familiarity with SAP HANA is preferred.

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.