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

QA Receiving Inspector

Location: Chandler, AZ
Schedule: Monday–Thursday, 5:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Department: Quality
Reports To: Quality Lead
Employment Type: Full-Time (Hourly)

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.
Position Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented **QA Receiving Inspector*
* to join our Quality team in a fast-paced contract manufacturing environment. This role is critical in ensuring that all incoming components and labels meet strict quality, regulatory, and customer standards before entering production.

You will play a key role in protecting product integrity by performing inspections, making quality disposition decisions, and collaborating cross-functionally to resolve discrepancies.

Key Responsibilities

* Perform **sampling and inspection of incoming components and labels*
* per cGMP and company procedures

* Conduct **detailed visual and physical inspections*
* to verify compliance with specifications

* Make **accept/reject (disposition) decisions*
* and document results accurately

* Inspect labels for **print quality, accuracy, and defects*
* against approved specifications

* Coordinate with **Quality Product Specialist*
* for regulatory review and approval of labels

* Maintain **accurate, traceable records*
* of inspections and sampling activities

* Partner with **QA, QC, Regulatory, and Warehouse teams*
* to resolve non-conformances

* Support **continuous improvement initiatives*
* within receiving inspection processes

* Follow all **GMP, safety, and OSHA guidelines**

* Maintain a **clean, organized inspection area**

Qualifications

**Education & Experience**

* High school diploma or equivalent

* Minimum 2 years in a **manufacturing environment*
* (food, dietary supplement, or pharmaceutical preferred)

**Skills & Competencies**

* Strong **attention to detail*
* and documentation accuracy

* Working knowledge of **GMP (cGMP preferred)**

* Effective **written and verbal communication skills**

* Experience with **quality systems, ERP, or document management systems**

* Ability to work **independently and in a team-oriented environment**

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

* Standing for extended periods

* Frequent lifting (20–25 lbs)

* Exposure to **powders, allergens, and manufacturing materials**

* Work performed in a **packaging/label inspection area**

Regulatory Environment

This role operates under strict compliance with:

* 21 CFR 111 (Dietary Supplement cGMP)

* FSSC 22000 Food Safety Standards

* USDA National Organic Program (NOP)