Cosmetics QA Inspector: On-Floor Quality Champion

Actalent; West Chatsworth (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave (PTO)

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Quality Assurance Inspector for cosmetics manufacturing to conduct line inspections, verify labels and packaging integrity, and review batch records on the production floor to ensure compliance with GMP standards. This contract-to-hire role is based in Chatsworth, CA.

Based in Chatsworth, CA, this contract-to-hire role focuses on on-site quality control, collaboration with Production and Warehouse teams, and supporting audits and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of QA/QC or line inspection experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience working in cosmetics, personal care, or related industries.
• Hands-on experience with in-process and final inspections on lines.
• Familiarity with GMP documentation and batch record review processes.
• Ability to perform inspections including line, component, and packaging checks.
• Experience with AQL sampling and interpreting inspection results.
• Proficiency in label verification including lot numbers and expiration dates.
• Ability to perform torque testing, weight checks, and fill verification as needed.
• Experience with SOP compliance and non-conformance reporting (NCR).
• Strong attention to detail and solid documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine line inspections during manufacturing and packaging operations to verify adherence to quality standards and procedures.
• Verify correct labels, artwork, lot numbers, expiration dates, and product coding on all components and finished goods.
• Conduct package integrity inspections and appearance checks to ensure products meet cosmetic quality expectations.
• Perform torque testing, weight checks, fill verification, and dimensional inspections as required by product specifications.
• Conduct AQL inspections on finished goods and packaging components and document results according to established sampling plans.
• Verify line clearances before production start-up and product changeovers to prevent product mix-ups and cross-contamination.
• Review completed batch records and manufacturing documentation for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with GMP requirements.
• Document and report quality issues, deviations, and non-conformances in a timely and thorough manner.
• Place materials, components, or finished goods on hold when quality concerns or non-conformances are identified.
• Work closely with Production, Warehouse, and Management teams to investigate and resolve quality issues and implement corrective actions.
• Support GMP audits and continuous improvement initiatives by providing documentation, data, and observations from the production floor.
• Ensure adherence to cosmetic GMP standards, SOPs, and established quality procedures during all activities.

Skills

QA/QC experience

Cosmetics manufacturing

Label verification

GMP documentation

AQL sampling

Tools

AQL sampling methods

GMP documentation systems

Job description

Actalent is seeking a Quality Assurance Inspector for cosmetics manufacturing to conduct line inspections, verify labels and packaging integrity, and review batch records on the production floor to ensure compliance with GMP standards. This contract-to-hire role is based in Chatsworth, CA.

Based in Chatsworth, CA, this contract-to-hire role focuses on on-site quality control, collaboration with Production and Warehouse teams, and supporting audits and continuous improvement initiatives.