Quality Inspector

Job Description

Job Description

Company Overview

Established in 1929, Heinen’s is a leading, family-owned grocery retailer known for its premium-quality products and outstanding customer service. Now in its fourth generation of family leadership, Heinen’s operates 24 locations – 19 in the Cleveland, Ohio area and 5 in the Chicago, Illinois market – supported by two distribution warehouses, a food production facility, and a corporate office located in Warrensville Heights, Ohio.

Our culture is rooted in an associate-first philosophy , placing a strong emphasis on the well-being, development, and quality of life of every team member. We offer competitive compensation, professional development and leadership training programs, paid time off, and flexible scheduling designed to promote a healthy work-life balance.

Job Summary

Heinen’s Food Manufacturing Facility is seeking a detail-oriented and quality-driven Quality Inspector to support the organization’s commitment to product excellence and food safety standards. This role is responsible for performing inspections of incoming materials, in-process components, and finished products to ensure compliance with established quality specifications. The Quality Inspector will document inspection findings, identify non-conformities, and collaborate with department leadership to support corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough inspections of incoming materials, in-process components, and finished products to verify compliance with quality standards and specifications.
• Perform 100% inspections of designated items and execute random audit inspections according to production and finished product schedules.
• Accurately document inspection results and maintain detailed records of quality metrics and findings.
• Identify, report, and communicate defects, deviations, or non-conformities to department managers and leadership teams.
• Support quality assurance initiatives by ensuring adherence to company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.

• Collaborate cross-functionally with production and leadership teams to address quality concerns and drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications & Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous experience in quality inspection or a related role, preferably within a manufacturing or food production environment.
• Working knowledge of quality control methodologies, inspection techniques, and documentation practices.
• Ability to accurately assess, describe, and document inspection findings.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to maintain accurate and detailed records.

Key Skills

• Strong attention to detail
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Deductive reasoning and critical thinking abilities
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

Heinen’s, Inc. provides equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.