QC Inspector

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IN A NUTSHELL...

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

• Executes "front-line" Quality Control (QC) inspections using pre-defined specification sheets and checklists.
• Inspects raw materials, finished products, and equipment settings to ensure conformity with written specifications.
• Observes and monitors daily operations to ensure standards are met.
• Escalates deviations in quality to the QA Specialist and QA Manager using pre-defined deviation reporting forms.
• Retains inspection data in the specified repository.
• Uses critical thinking skills to recommend process improvements.
• Supports the Quality Assurance (QA) program by providing QA management with qualitative/quantitative data through Quality Control (QC) inspections and reporting of results.
• Responsible for recording any defects or deviations from internally established specifications and reporting non-conformances to Quality Assurance management.
• Responsible for physically examining products, materials, and processes, as well as conducting various quantitative and qualitative testing to ensure product specifications are met.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS YOU'LL BRING

• Age 21 or over
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Valid Government-Issued Photo ID
• 2+ years of Quality Assurance or Quality Control experience
• Prior experience working with quality control in a manufacturing setting (preferably federally regulated consumer packaged goods)
• Must understand discretion and be able to handle confidential and proprietary information appropriately
• Experience with problem solving and corrective action reporting
• Strong verbal and written communication
• Strong analytical and creative problem-solving
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, ever-changing, and challenging environment
• Ability to execute multiple tasks simultaneously; focusing on both short- and long-term goals; ability to identify problems quickly

• Bachelors Degree

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 75% of the time
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery
• The ability to lift 20-50 pounds as needed
• The ability to move safely over uneven terrain or in confined spaces
• The ability to perform various physical activities, including lifting, standing, and squatting
• The ability to wear personal protective gear during portions of the day

YOU WILL BE SUCCESSFUL IF YOU...

• Are self-motivated; micro-managing isn't fun for anyone
• Roll your sleeves up and do the work; strategy is important, but so is getting stuff done
• Can work fast and be flexible; our industry is always changing
• Play nice with others; we collaborate with each other a lot
• Think creatively; sometimes, the "traditional" solution isn't the best one

WHAT YOU GET

• Employee discount
• Consistent, reliable benefits; Full medical/vision/dental, 401k with possibility of a company match, access to company-sponsored well-being programs
• Balance and flexibility; paid time off, paid parental leave, flexible work arrangements
• Tuition Reimbursement Programs
• Pet Insurance
• Chance to make a difference; Employee Relief Fund, community volunteerism through our Parallel Cares program

PARALLEL IS UNITED BY OUR VISION, MISSION, & VALUES

Our Vision

Our Mission

Our Values -

Parallel is one of the largest privately-held, vertically-integrated, multi-state cannabis operators in the U.S. with active operations in five high-growth cannabis markets. In each market we are known by distinct retail brand names:  ‍

• Florida: Surterra Wellness
• Massachusetts: NETA 
• Texas: goodblend 
• Pennsylvania: goodblend 
• Nevada: The Apothecary Shoppe

Parallel is building a leading well-being company and are looking for the best, most diverse talent to join our team. We have a high-performance, inclusive, and employee-focused culture, that focuses just as much on how we do things as on what we do. We strive for the highest compliance to our laws and regulations, while finding the most efficient and innovation solutions that will benefit how we continue to serve our customers.