Quality Assurance Inspector

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Regular Full-Time Oak Brook, IL, US

2 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $21.32 To $24.00 Annually

Job Posting:
Quality Assurance Inspector I

Location:
Oak Brook, IL

Schedule: 6 AM - 2:30 PM

Status:
Hourly, Non-Exempt

About the Role:

The Quality Assurance Inspector I can have responsibilities in two areas: QA Receipt Inspection and QA Production Inspection. The position is responsible for sampling and inspecting incoming packaging and chemical raw materials for conformance to regulatory and Company standards. He/she ensures that everything required to complete a designated batch (raw materials, components, caps, bottles, and the packaging) is correct. The position is also responsible for the issuing of batch records and monitoring the quality of production.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Evaluates each receipt for conformance to purchase order requirements.
• Verifiestheintegrityofshippingcontainersandensuresthateachcontainerisproperlylabelled.
• Samples each receipt based upon a statistical sampling plan.
• Inspects sampled items, following established Company specifications, by using visual evaluations and measurement devices that can include scales, rulers, micrometers, and callipers.
• Maintains files of receipt inspection and vendor performance reports.
• Performscomputertransactionsaccordingtothe Quality Systemsreceiptinspectionprocess .
• Assists in the development and maintenance of item specifications and master files.
• Coordinates, in conjunction withthe Purchasing Department, the set-up of standards with suppliers.
• Ability to read, review and compare documents and follow procedures.
• Monitors line clearance functions.
• Issue production paperwork and issues labels.
• Draws and keeps records of samples from production lines for testing, retention, stability, and other purposes, as required or as necessary.
• Acts as liaison between the Production and the Quality Department.
• Performs yearly monitoring of retain samples.
• Examines filling/packaging labelling before filling operation.
• Master the ability to read, review and compare documents and follow procedures.
• Solid understating of Batch documentation requirements and all associated production and compliance steps.
• Ability to understand and review all compliance steps associated with the production of OTC drugs (i.e., line clearances, filling/packaging labelling, production sampling requirements, and etc.).

Basic Qualifications

• Quarantine filling/packaging materials, brought to the production lines, if not in conformance with standard specifications/artwork or are found defective.
• Quarantines finished products if found defective due to labelling, weight deficiencies, coding, etc.
• Prepares "REJECT" stickers, if needed, for rejected filling/packaging materials, from the production lines.
• Assists Manager, Quality Assurance with Auditing Program.
• Assists with APR review.
• Organizes and maintains samples of retain room within the retain room.
• Performs and assumes duties and responsibilities, as may be required by the Senior Manager, Quality Assurance.

Additional Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; additional education preferred.
• Theknowledgeandskillsrequiredforthispositionareacquiredwith a minimum of 2yearsofexperiencein aQuality Assurance environment preferable in the cosmetics/pharmaceutical OTC industry.
• Computer literacy and experience.
• Ability to multi-task and maintain precise organization in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to follow routine process without deviation.
• Good listening skills to assure mutual understanding.
• Can assume responsibility for actions and able to work independently and meet deadlines on a multitude of tasks.
• Ability to read, review and compare documents and follow procedures.
• Ability to prepare detailed and accurate documentation.
• Ability to understand vendor documentation for components shelf-life.
• Ability to support projects as assigned.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic and complete 2-D measurements.
• Effective interpersonal skills are required to interact with various levels of internal and external customers.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines on a multitude of tasks.
• Good organizational ability.
• High degree of familiarity with and ability to use office machines.
• Must be discreet with confidential information of which he/she has access.
• Capable of listening actively and readily assumes…