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Quality Control Inspector

Department: Quality Control

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Summerville, SC

Compensation: $19.00 - $21.25 / hour

Description

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.

Operating Schedules:

3rd Shift 11:00pm-7:30am (+$2.25 Shift Differential)

All shifts include Saturdays plus overtime as required to meet production needs.

WHAT YOU NEED

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.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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.