Inspector

Kelly; Melrose Park (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Retirement savings plan

Holiday pay and paid time off

Transit spending account

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Kelly is hiring for a production inspection role in Melrose Park, IL. The position focuses on visual inspection of vials, setup of inspection machines and cappers, and rigorous quality checks in a pharma manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities include startup checks, documenting results, calculating defect rates, lifting and moving materials, and complying with SOPs and cGMP standards. This role requires attention to detail and good communication skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1–3 years pharmaceutical experience preferred.
• Basic math ability including multiplication and division.
• Strong attention to detail and good communication skills.
• Ability to detect defective vials and maintain inspection qualification.

Responsibilities

• Visually inspect products and vials for defects.
• Set up, adjust, and operate equipment such as inspection machines and cappers.
• Perform startup checks including filter integrity tests, line clearance, and component verification.
• Complete product quality checks and document results.
• Calculate defective-product rates and reconcile components on batch records.
• Load and unload vials and trays; move pallets.
• Follow SOPs, cGMP requirements and safety/quality procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

Basic math skills

Defective vial detection

Visual inspection

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Inspection machines

Cappers

Job description

Location: Melrose Park, IL Pay: $21.75 per hour Work Schedule: C shift, 5:45 p.m.–6:15 a.m.

Key Responsibilities

• Visually inspect products and vials for defects.
• Set up, adjust, and operate equipment such as inspection machines and cappers.
• Perform and document production start-up checks, including filter integrity tests, line clearance, and component verification.
• Complete product quality checks and accurately document work.
• Calculate defective-product rates and reconcile components on batch records.
• Load and unload vials and trays; stack, wrap, and move product pallets.
• Follow SOPs, cGMP requirements, and applicable safety and quality procedures.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• One to three years of pharmaceutical experience preferred.
• Basic math skills, including multiplication and division.
• Strong attention to detail and good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to detect defective vials and maintain the required visual acuity and inspection qualification.
• Ability to stand for extended periods, walk for much of the workday, and perform repetitive arm, shoulder, and bending movements.
• Ability to lift and move materials weighing up to 8{80} pounds and handle trays, pallets, and product.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Please note: The following benefits reflect Kelly's general offerings. Eligibility may vary by assignment, location, and job type.

• Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability.
• As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account.
• In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan.

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