Temporary Quality Inspector

The Bazooka Companies, Inc., is seeking a Temporary Quality Inspector for our Scranton, PA office. 

With iconic brands including Ring Pop®, Push Pop®, Bazooka® Bubblegum, & Juicy Drop®, The Bazooka Companies, Inc. is one of the leading manufacturers & innovators of non-chocolate confections in the US.

Duties under the direction of the QA Manager:

• Conduct (safety, performance, etc.) inspections of confectionery products (during development, 1st piece and container deliveries) as per Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to specifications
• Responsible for monitoring inspection results and determining trends
• Responsible for accurate record keeping
• Member of the product and vendor qualification team
• Member of the 1st piece sample review team
• Provide feedback on Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Assist in investigating consumer complaints
• Assist in updating Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and specifications
• Assist in updating packaging specifications
• Special projects
• Other duties as assigned

Skills/Requirements:

• Experience working in a food manufacturing environment preferred
• High School Diploma required; Bachelor of Science Degree or equivalent preferred
• Excellent computer skills (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.)
• Excellent verbal and writing skills

The policy of The Bazooka Companies, Inc. is to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment and all employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sex stereotyping, pregnancy, sexual and reproductive health choices gender, gender identity or expression, the status of being transgender, gender stereotyping, sexual orientation, status as a victim of domestic violence, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, military or veterans status, citizenship status, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law and to affirmatively seek to advance the principles of equal employment opportunity.