IQC Inspector: Packaging QC & Compliance (6‑Month)

Apollo Health and Beauty Care; Toronto; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gym Access

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Job summary

Apollo Health & Beauty Care Ltd. in Toronto seeks an Incoming Quality Control (IQC) Inspector for a 6-month contract.

This hands-on role samples, inspects, and releases incoming packaging components and labels to ensure compliance with SOPs, GMP, and company policies, supporting the integrity of the production process. The ideal candidate has at least 2 years’ GMP experience with IQC inspections, a college diploma or university degree, and ERP/SAP familiarity.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a GMP-regulated environment, with hands-on IQC inspections.
• Post-secondary education preferred (college diploma or university degree).
• Experience with ERP or WMS software (Syspro, SAP) is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Perform thorough inspections and systematic sampling based on approved sampling plans of all incoming packaging components (containers, caps, pumps, shippers, etc.) and labels to verify quality and compliance with specifications.
• Review and verify all applicable documentation received from suppliers, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Inspect incoming components and labels for physical damage, contamination, correct labeling, etc. and adherence to established SOPs.
• Perform required testing and verify the results against approved specifications and Apollo standards.
• Record inspections and testing results in a timely manner by following approved procedures and Good Documentation Practices.
• Release packaging components and labels as per approved procedures.
• Initiate non-conformance reports for any discrepancies or quality issues found during inspection and diligently follow up on corrective actions until resolution.
• Complete and archive documents in accordance with company policy and standards.
• Maintain detailed records and prepare reports on sampling/inspection activities, non-conformance reports, and corrective actions for audit and review purposes.
• Generate material status reports such as Released, On-Hold, Rejected, as required.
• Operate & maintain laboratory instruments used to perform testing.
• Ensure required standards and specifications are maintained.
• Maintain inventory of approved reference/retain samples.
• Ensure all required laboratory supplies are maintained.
• Execute approved Test protocols & Technical Procedures, as required.
• Ensure prioritization of sampling and inspection to meet production demands.
• Interact with internal & external customers in a professional manner, including resolution of non-conformance events.
• Prepare technical reports, if required.
• Adhere to all Company policies and procedures for GMP, GDP and Health and Safety, as outlined in the Health and Safety manual.
• Identify and report any hazard(s), accidents, and injuries requiring first aid, health care, lost-time injuries, occupational diseases or incidents in the workplace.
• Provides guidance/training to new employees, as required.
• Other duties, as assigned.

Skills

IQC inspections

GMP experience

Attention to detail

Education

College diploma or university degree

Tools

ERP/SAP

Job description

Apollo Health & Beauty Care Ltd. in Toronto seeks an Incoming Quality Control (IQC) Inspector for a 6-month contract.

This hands-on role samples, inspects, and releases incoming packaging components and labels to ensure compliance with SOPs, GMP, and company policies, supporting the integrity of the production process. The ideal candidate has at least 2 years’ GMP experience with IQC inspections, a college diploma or university degree, and ERP/SAP familiarity.