Quality Assurance Inspector

Responsibilities: Sample and inspect incoming packaging and chemical raw materials to verify conformance with purchase order requirements, regulatory expectations, and internal quality standards. Verify the integrity of shipping containers and confirm that each container is properly labeled before acceptance. Perform sampling of receipts using a defined statistical sampling plan and inspect sampled items using visual checks and measurement devices such as scales, rulers, micrometers, and calipers. Document all inspection activities clearly and accurately, maintaining complete and traceable records. Maintain organized files of receipt inspection reports and vendor performance reports to support ongoing supplier evaluation. Perform computer transactions in accordance with the Quality Systems receipt inspection process, ensuring data accuracy and completeness. Assist in the development and maintenance of item specifications and master files to support consistent quality standards. Coordinate with the Purchasing Department to establish and maintain quality standards with suppliers. Read, review, and compare documents, including specifications and batch records, and consistently follow established procedures. Monitor line clearance functions to ensure that production lines are properly cleared and set up before operations begin. Issue production paperwork and labels required for manufacturing and packaging operations. Draw samples from production lines for testing, retention, stability, and other purposes, and maintain accurate records of all samples. Act as a liaison between the Production and Quality departments to support effective communication and issue resolution. Perform yearly monitoring and review of retain samples to ensure ongoing product quality and stability. Examine filling and packaging labeling prior to the start of filling operations to confirm accuracy and compliance with specifications. Develop a solid understanding of batch documentation requirements and all associated production and compliance steps. Review and verify all compliance steps associated with the production of regulated products, including line clearances, filling and packaging labeling, and production sampling requirements. Quarantine filling and packaging materials brought to production lines if they do not conform to standard specifications, artwork, or if they are found defective. Quarantine finished products that are found defective due to labeling issues, weight deficiencies, coding errors, or other nonconformances. Prepare and apply REJECT stickers for nonconforming filling and packaging materials from production lines, as needed. Assist Quality Assurance leadership with the internal Auditing Program by supporting audits and related activities. Assist with Annual Product Review (APR) activities by providing documentation and data as required. Organize and maintain samples within the retain room to ensure proper storage, traceability, and accessibility. Support projects as assigned by Quality Assurance leadership, contributing quality expertise and documentation. Prepare detailed and accurate documentation and proficiently search, retrieve, and issue documents via the organizations Quality Management System (QMS).Perform additional duties and responsibilities as required by Quality Assurance leadership to support overall quality objectives.

Pay and Benefits: The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $23.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Application Deadline: This position is anticipated to close on Nov 10, 2026.

Workplace Type: This is a fully onsite position in Oak Brook, IL.