Food Quality Inspector
Job Description
Job Description
Product Quality Inspector
The Bakery Bunch — Powered by AHA Careers
Location: Omaha, NE
Compensation: Equivalent to $30–$45/hr+ (1099 contractor; paid per hour or assignment)
Schedule: Very flexible — short, on-demand production windows (typically 1–3 hours per run)
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⭐ The Role: Product Quality Inspector (On-Site)
We are actively looking for the top product quality inspector in the Omaha area for small food brands.
Your job is simple:
Evaluate the final product with your eyes, hands, and palate — and help ensure consistency before the product leaves the co-manufacturer to the end customer.
What You’ll Do
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Inspect finished products for visual defects (shape, color, texture, spotting)
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Taste and evaluate products for flavor consistency and quality
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Verify simple measurements (weight, size, count, packaging integrity)
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Take photos and quick notes of observations
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Report any deviations or quality drift
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Communicate clearly and respectfully with plant staff
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Follow food safety rules and plant entry requirements
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Serve as the “eyes and ears” of the brand during the run
What You WON’T Do
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No equipment troubleshooting
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No getting dragged into operations
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No documentation marathons or audit-prep workloads
This role focuses ONLY on inspecting the final product and catching issues early.
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Who This Is Great For
People who:
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have an eye for detail and a love of food
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have experience in QA/QC, production, baking, culinary, or food science
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enjoy hands-on evaluation
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want short, flexible, on-demand work
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like supporting small brands
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Qualifications
1. Integrity — Non-negotiable
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Shows up on time, including early mornings
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Has reliable transportation
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Follows all GMPs and food safety rules
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Handles brand information professionally
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Reports observations accurately
2. Passions — What Energizes You
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Enjoys tasting and evaluating food
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Likes observing production
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Feels proud when catching issues early
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Values supporting growing brands
3. Talents — Natural Strengths
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Exceptional visual attention to detail
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Strong sensory awareness (taste, smell, texture)
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Comfortable with weights, counts, and simple measurements
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Can learn product specs quickly
4. Experience (Preferred, Not Required)
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QA/QC, production, baking, or food manufacturing
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Prior QC/QA Tech experience
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Finished product inspection
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Comfortable on production floors
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Familiarity with basic QC documentation or digital tools
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⏰ Scheduling
We are building a roster of inspectors available for on-site windows, including:
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early morning
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mid-day
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evening
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weekends
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or “text me when needed” availability
Starting Phase: 1–4 hours per production run, 1-2x per week
Growth Path: As we onboard more food brands that co-manufacture in Omaha, this can grow into 20–30+ hours/week for the right inspector.
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Compensation (1099 Contractor)
This is a flexible contractor role, paid per assignment.
Most inspectors earn the equivalent of $30/hr+, depending on the brand and the run.
AHA’s goal:
Help you earn significantly more while doing the specific work where you excel — and nothing else.
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Company Description⭐ About AHA Careers
AHA Careers exists to flip America’s 20% job-satisfaction rate on its head.
We believe people thrive when they work inside their natural talents, true passions, and zone of genius — not when they’re forced to perform 100% of a job description for 1 company.
Our model is simple:
Let people do the 10–20% of work they love
Let them do it for multiple companies
Pay them more for the work they’re exceptional at
Give them flexibility, autonomy, and meaningful impact
This role is one example of how we match people to work that fits them — not the other way around.
If that resonates, you may love being an AHA Careerist.
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About The Bakery Bunch
The Bakery Bunch is a niche recruiting team focused exclusively on the baking and food manufacturing industry.
We began by helping commercial bakeries fill essential full-time roles — production, maintenance, QA, logistics, operations. But we noticed a second need:
Small food brands producing through co-manufacturers in Omaha needed hands-on quality support — especially at the final product stage.
Through our partnership with AHA Careers, we now provide these brands with passionate, detail-oriented inspectors who support production only during the most critical windows.
Company Description
⭐ About AHA Careers\r\n\r\nAHA Careers exists to flip America’s 20% job-satisfaction rate on its head.\r\n\r\nWe believe people thrive when they work inside their natural talents, true passions, and zone of genius — not when they’re forced to perform 100% of a job description for 1 company.\r\n\r\nOur model is simple:\r\n\r\nLet people do the 10–20% of work they love\r\n\r\nLet them do it for multiple companies\r\n\r\nPay them more for the work they’re exceptional at\r\n\r\nGive them flexibility, autonomy, and meaningful impact\r\n\r\nThis role is one example of how we match people to work that fits them — not the other way around.\r\nIf that resonates, you may love being an AHA Careerist.\r\n\r\n-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------\r\n\r\n About The Bakery Bunch\r\n\r\nThe Bakery Bunch is a niche recruiting team focused exclusively on the baking and food manufacturing industry.\r\n\r\nWe began by helping commercial bakeries fill essential full-time roles — production, maintenance, QA, logistics, operations. But we noticed a second need:\r\n\r\nSmall food brands producing through co-manufacturers in Omaha needed hands-on quality support — especially at the final product stage.\r\n\r\nThrough our partnership with AHA Careers, we now provide these brands with passionate, detail-oriented inspectors who support production only during the most critical windows.