Quality Assurance Inspector

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Quality Assurance Inspector Job Description The Quality Assurance Inspector supports both receipt inspection and production inspection activities to ensure that all incoming materials and finished products meet regulatory and internal quality standards. This role focuses on sampling and inspecting packaging and chemical raw materials, issuing and reviewing batch records, monitoring production quality, and maintaining accurate documentation. The inspector serves as a key liaison between Production and Quality, helping to safeguard product integrity and compliance throughout the manufacturing process. Responsibilities Sample and inspect incoming packaging and chemical raw materials for conformance to regulatory and internal standards. Evaluate each receipt for compliance with purchase order requirements. Verify the integrity of shipping containers and confirm that all containers are properly labeled. Perform sampling of receipts based on established statistical sampling plans. Inspect sampled items using visual evaluations and measurement devices such as scales, rulers, micrometers, and calipers. Document all inspection and sampling activities accurately and in a timely manner. Maintain organized files of receipt inspection results and vendor performance reports. Perform computer transactions according to Quality Systems receipt inspection processes. Assist in the development and maintenance of item specifications and master data files. Coordinate with the Purchasing Department to establish and maintain quality standards with suppliers. Read, review, and compare documents and follow established procedures for all quality activities. Monitor line clearance functions to ensure production lines are properly cleared and set up. Issue production paperwork and labels required for manufacturing and packaging operations. Draw and maintain records of samples from production lines for testing, retention, stability, and other required purposes. Act as a liaison between the Production and Quality departments to resolve quality issues and support smooth operations. Perform yearly monitoring of retain samples to verify ongoing product quality. Examine filling and packaging labeling prior to the start of filling operations to ensure accuracy and compliance. Apply a solid understanding of batch documentation requirements and all associated production and compliance steps. Review and verify 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 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 labels or stickers for nonconforming filling and packaging materials from production lines when required. Assist Quality Assurance leadership with the internal auditing program. Support the preparation and review of Annual Product Reviews (APR). Organize and maintain retain samples and ensure proper control within the retain room. Perform additional quality assurance duties and responsibilities as assigned by Quality Assurance leadership. Qualifications High School Diploma Minimum of 1 year of experience in a Quality Assurance environment, preferably in the cosmetics or pharmaceutical industry. Work Environment The role is primarily based in a quality office environment Approximately 80-90% of time spent in the office performing documentation, system transactions, and review activities. The remaining 10-20% of time is spent on the production floor conducting inspections, sampling, line clearances, and interactions with production personnel.

Second Shift:

Monday-Friday Typically from 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., providing steady hours with minimal overtime. Initial training occurs on the first shift, generally from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. for approximately two weeks.

Pay:

$20-23/hr Fully Onsite - Located Near the Villa Park Illinois Area. Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Villa Park, IL. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $23.00/hr. 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) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Villa Park,IL.

Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on May 31, 2026. About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.