Quality Assurance Inspector at NutraStar- West LLC – Chandler, Arizona

Quality Assurance Coordinator
Location: Chandler, AZ
Employment Type: Full-Time/On Site
Schedule: Mon-Thurs 5:00 AM – 3:30 PM

Pay Rate: $20-$22 per hour, DOE

Company Overview:
NutraStar, Inc. is a full-service contract manufacturer specializing in nutraceuticals and dietary supplements—from formula development to global distribution. With over 250,000 ft² of world-class facilities in Chandler, AZ and Farmingdale, NJ, we deliver premium capsules, tablets, and powders with meticulous quality control and clean-label integrity. Our facilities are FDA-registered and certified across multiple standards including cGMP, USDA Organic, NSF, Halal, Non-GMO, Gluten-Free, Vegan, among others—backed by rigorous third-party audits.

At NutraStar, we’ve built our business on a suite of core pillars, from visionary innovation and precise product formulation to rigorous quality control, scalable facilities, and an exceptional team, designed to streamline every step of your journey. Together, these foundations enable us to deliver transparent, stress-free supply chain solutions that let your brand focus on growth and performance.

The QC Inspector tasks pertain to Quality Control Compliance including the review of batch records and inspection of production at every stage from Blending, Encapsulation to Packaging.

Key Responsibilities:

● Adhere to the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Good Manufacturing Practices.
● Conduct thorough inspections of staged raw materials in pharmacy, in-process components in manufacturing and packaging, and finished products to ensure they meet quality standards.
● Perform routine in-process checks using established methods in manufacturing and packaging to verify product quality, integrity, and safety.
● Inspect the lines and/or room clearance for pharmacy, blending, manufacturing, and packaging.
● Inspects all processes of the departments as assigned.
● Inspects the information white board at each phase of the process to confirm the work-in-process products match records on hand.
● Review the batch record and the batch record reconciliation in all phases of the manufacturing process.
● Accurately document in-process checks, inspection results, and deviations from approved standards like batch records.
● Monitor temperatures of the entire facility as needed.
● Maintain comprehensive and up-to-date records of quality control activities like sample logs, retains, temperature logs, cleaning logs for rooms/lines etc.
● Ensure the inspection and sample retention of all processes are being taken, at the actual manufacturing process, and documented on the correct forms and retained correctly.
● Collaborate with cross-functional teams as needed.
● Responsible for communicating quality defects with supervisors.
● Assist as needed in providing information or retain samples required to complete investigations for customer complaints, deviations and/or CAPA.
● Work at different stations as production requires.
● Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
● Show a desire and willingness to learn and succeed.
● Complete all required training activities.
● Demonstrate a commitment to the organization by maintaining regular, on-site attendance, act in a reliable manner and follow through on responsibilities.
● Other duties as assigned.

Specialized Knowledge:

● At least 1 year of experience in production batch record review and/or incoming inspection
● Experience in Quality and/or Manufacturing in a cGMP environment
● Knowledge of quality systems, cGMP, and Good Documentation Practice (GDP)
● Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office applications
● Able to work in a timely manner in a fast-paced environment
● Strong organizational skills, multitasking, and attention to detail
● Strong experience of Microsoft Excel
● Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team
● Strong willingness to learn and grow
● Basic math skills, keen observation ability
● Bilingual (Spanish), must be able to read and write English.

Technical/Functional:
● Ability to work as part of a team or as an individual and adapt to changes in work duties.
● Able to follow instructions and timelines.

Safety Awareness:
● Follows OSHA Manufacturing Safety Awareness and precautions.
● Promote a safe work environment: ensure all safety protocols are followed, identify, and address potential safety hazards and investigate and report any accidents or near misses immediately to the Supervisor or EH&S Manager.
● Comprehends and adheres to all pertinent Health and Safety Regulations, Policies and Procedures.
● Ensure all GMP guidelines are adhered to, wear PPE, follow biohazard safety standards.
○ 21 CFR 111 cGMP in Manufacturing, Packaging, or Holding Operations for Dietary Supplements.
○ 21 CFR 117 Food Defense
○ FSSC 22000: Food Safety Management System
○ 7 CFR 205 National Organic Program (NOP)
○ 9 CFR 417 Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP)