Quality Control Inspector

Job Description

Position: Quality Control Inspector
Pay Rate: $23.00 - $25.00/hour
Location: Livermore, CA
Schedule: Monday–Friday | 6:00 AM–2:30 PM

Position Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Quality Control (QC) Inspector to support daily manufacturing and packaging operations. This position is responsible for conducting quality inspections, monitoring production lines, reviewing batch documentation, collecting samples, and ensuring products meet established quality standards and specifications.

The ideal candidate has strong attention to detail, excellent documentation skills, and an understanding of manufacturing quality control procedures. This role requires the ability to identify nonconforming products, communicate quality concerns, and work collaboratively with production personnel to maintain product quality and compliance.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide daily quality control support to production and packaging lines.
• Monitor production activities to ensure compliance with established batch instructions, specifications, and operating procedures.
• Perform and document inspections, quality checks, and sampling procedures throughout the manufacturing process.
• Conduct line clearance inspections to verify that previous products, components, materials, and documentation have been removed before production begins.
• Perform first-article, first-pallet, and random sampling inspections on finished products.
• Conduct line checks and Acceptable Quality Limit (AQL) inspections according to batch records and established procedures.
• Inspect products for defects, packaging discrepancies, labeling errors, and other quality concerns.
• Review and approve production labels to ensure accuracy and compliance with product specifications.
• Inspect and verify outgoing shipments for accuracy, completeness, and adherence to quality requirements.
• Monitor manufacturing and packaging operations and report nonconformances to the appropriate Supervisor or Manager.
• Stop production lines or shipments when major quality deficiencies or noncompliance with established specifications are identified, following company procedures.
• Review batch records and production documentation to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
• Identify documentation errors, missing information, and discrepancies requiring correction.
• Perform follow-up inspections of nonconforming products that have been reworked or corrected.
• Complete deviation forms and related quality documentation as required.
• Maintain accurate QC inspection reports, daily summary logs, and quality records.
• Collect QC and retain samples during production according to established sampling procedures.
• Assign retain sample identification numbers and maintain organized retain sample records.
• Collect customer and laboratory testing samples during production and ensure proper identification and labeling.
• Support retain sample organization, tracking, and management.
• Monitor and document daily temperature readings according to established procedures.
• Communicate inspection results, quality concerns, and corrective action needs to production and quality personnel.
• Follow established quality control procedures, safety policies, and manufacturing standards.
• Assist with additional quality inspections, documentation, and QC-related responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in quality control, quality assurance, manufacturing inspection, or production preferred.
• Familiarity with manufacturing and packaging quality standards and inspection procedures.
• Understanding of batch records, production instructions, and quality documentation preferred.
• Ability to perform first-article inspections, line clearance checks, and product sampling.
• Familiarity with AQL inspection procedures is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify product defects, labeling errors, and packaging discrepancies.
• Ability to accurately review and complete inspection reports, batch documentation, and quality records.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to follow detailed written procedures and established quality standards.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to identify and report nonconforming products.
• Basic computer skills and ability to maintain electronic inspection records.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with production and quality personnel.
• Ability to manage multiple inspection…