Thorne

Purity-focused nutritional supplements with scientific rigor

Quality Control Inspector

Inspection & TestUpdated on Nov 13

Full-timeSummerville, SC, USA$21 - $23.25 /hr

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma or GED is required.
Must be able to work overtime as required and work a 12-, 10-, or 8-hour shift, including weekend work, as assigned.
Must be able to safely work with ingredients and products derived from potentially allergenic sources, including nuts, soy, dairy, fish, and shellfish.
Must be able to work using a half-mask respirator or full-air respirator for up to six hours at a time and follow the respiratory protection program guidelines.
Must be able to work in a stationary position and move about unassisted.
Must be able to safely and carefully operate assigned equipment and machinery.
Must be able to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl as circumstances arise during a shift.
Must be able to operate, activate, use, prepare, and clean equipment, including occasional forceful grasping and twisting wrist movements.
Must be able to hear and converse with supervisors and other employees.
Must be able to work independently with limited supervision and interact with other departments to ensure compliance with specifications and facilitate acceptance of parts.
Must be able to complete all required training levels.
Must be able to assist and train new quality control inspectors when needed.
Must be able to see and read small print and distinguish colors.
Must be able to work in a moderate-noise environment.
Must be able to move or lift items weighing up to 50 pounds from floor to table and back unassisted; assistance is required for items over 50 pounds.
Must have sufficient arm and hand range of motion to reach overhead and to the side, often repetitively.
Must be able to ascend and descend a ladder while carrying up to 20 pounds of materials.
Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Sample and inspect incoming materials, mixtures, and in-process materials.
Compare materials against established specifications to determine whether they conform.
Verify manufacturing measuring equipment and review and maintain neat, accurate logbooks in accordance with established procedures, including removing non-functioning equipment.
Update electronic and document systems to reflect material disposition status.
Perform AQL sampling inspections throughout manufacturing operations and conduct quality control checks in the production facility consistently and on time.
Verify incoming, in-process, and outgoing products.
Perform complete layout inspections by measuring dimensions such as length and height with precision instruments, including calipers, rulers, or tape measures.
Verify and sometimes calculate yield reconciliation results; participate in investigations when yield calculations are outside the acceptable range and ensure material is not released until the investigation is complete and a disposition is determined.
Review and monitor deviation authorizations and perform verifications as needed as part of the deviation process.
Read and evaluate documents for accuracy and consistency of terminology, ensuring they clearly represent the actions performed.
Transfer rejected items and ensure products are moved to an appropriate quarantine location.
Identify, analyze, and evaluate risks for process improvements.
Perform basic transactions in the ERP system for packaging, labels, and component release.

Desired Qualifications

Prior manufacturing experience is preferred.

At Thorne, we work to deliver high-quality, science-backed solutions to empower individuals to take a proactive approach to their well-being. Each day begins with a mission to help others discover and achieve their best health. We count on our team members to challenge and push the boundaries to make that happen. At Thorne, you’ll be joining a team of more than 750 passionate individuals committed to our cause of providing superior health solutions at every age and life stage.

Quality is a standard we stand by, where science meets precision to create high-quality health and wellness products. Our hourly quality control inspector roles offer hands-on experience in a clean, safe, and innovative manufacturing environment with opportunities for growth and development. Whether examining, testing, or operating high-tech machinery ensuring products meet our strict quality standards, every team member plays a critical role in delivering trusted solutions to our customer.

2nd and 3rd shift positions are available with an additional $2.25/hour differential.

Operating Schedule: All shifts include weekend work
2nd Shift: 3:00pm - 11:30pm
3rd Shift: 11:00pm-7:30am

Quality Control Inspector Responsibilities:

Samples and inspects incoming materials, mixtures, and in-process materials.
Compares materials against established specifications to determine if the material
conforms to the specifications.
Verifies various manufacturing measuring equipment as well as reviewing and maintaining neat and accurate logbooks in accordance with established procedures, including removal of non-functioning equipment.
Updates electronic and document systems to reflect disposition status of materials.
Performs AQL Sampling inspections throughout manufacturing operations. Is consistent and on time with Quality Control checks in the production facility and exhibits the capability to thoroughly and rapidly perform them.
Performs verification on Incoming, In-process, and Outgoing products.
Performs complete layout inspection by measuring dimensions, such as length and height using precision instruments such as calipers, ruler, or tape measure.
Verifies and at times calculates yield reconciliation results, participates in investigations when yield calculations are outside of the acceptable range and ensuring that material is not released until investigations are complete and a disposition has been determined.
Responsible for aspects of the deviation process including but not limited to reviewing and monitoring Deviation Authorizations and performing verifications as needed.
Reads and evaluates documents for accuracy and consistency of terminology and ensures the documents clearly represent the actions performed.
Rejecting Material –Transfers rejected items accordingly. Ensures product is moved to an appropriate quarantine location.
Identifies, analyzes, and evaluates risks for process improvements.
ERP System Packaging, Label and Component Release –knows and understands the ERP system for basic transactions.

Minimum High school diploma or GED is required. Prior manufacturing experience preferred.
Ability to work overtime as required.
Must be able to safely work with ingredients and products that are derived from possibly allergenic sources including, but not limited to, nuts, soy, dairy, fish, and shellfish.

Must be able to work while using a half-mask respirator or a full-air respirator for up to six hours at a time and be able
to follow Thorne Research’s Respiratory Protection Program guidelines.
Must be able to work in a stationary position as well as move about unassisted.
Must be able to safely and carefully operate and use assigned equipment and machinery
Must be able to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl as circumstances arise during the course of a shift.
Must be able to operate, activate, use, prepare, and clean equipment, occasionally grasping with force and using
twisting wrist movements.
Must be able to hear and converse with supervisors and other employees.
Must be able to work independently with limited supervision.
Must be able to interact with other departments to ensure compliance with specifications and to facilitate the
acceptance of parts.
Must be able to complete all required training levels.
Must be able and willing when needed to assist and train new QC Inspectors.
Must be able to see and read small print and be able to distinguish colors.
Must be able to work in a moderate noise level environment.
Must be able to work a 12-, 10- or 8-hour shift and overtime as assigned.
Must be able to move or lift items weighing up to 50 pounds from floor to table and from table to floor, occasionally,
during a 12-, 10- or 8-hour shift unassisted. Must have assistance when lifting items weighing over 50 pounds.
Must have sufficient range of motion with arms and hands to reach overhead and to the side, often repetitively, during
a 12-, 10- or 8-hour shift.
Must be able to ascend/descend a ladder while carrying up to 20 pounds of materials.
Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.

About the Company

Thorne

Purity-focused nutritional supplements with scientific rigor

Thorne is a health and wellness company that makes nutritional supplements. It focuses on purity and scientific backing, testing its products to ensure quality and efficacy for consumers. Its products work by delivering carefully studied nutrients and other ingredients in supplements that people take to support their health. Thorne differentiates itself from competitors through a long history dating back to 1984, a strong emphasis on quality and scientific integrity, and rigorous quality controls. In 2023 the company was acquired by L Catterton, moved off public markets, and continues to pursue growth by expanding research and development. The overall goal is to provide reliable, high-quality supplements that people can trust to support their health and well-being.

Company size: 501-1,000
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: New York City, United States
Founded: 1984

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