Inspector - 1st Shift

Oliver Healthcare Packaging; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Oliver Healthcare Packaging is seeking a Quality Inspector to ensure product quality and compliance with specifications in our manufacturing facility.

The role focuses on inspecting products, packaging materials, labeling, and documentation across multiple shifts. The ideal candidate will read drawings, use measuring tools, and communicate effectively with the QA team to maintain high standards.

Qualifications

• Must read and follow detailed instructions.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Basic mathematical skills and ruler reading.
• Clear communication with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Inspects product using established specifications.
• Packs finished product per customer requirements.
• Reviews quality standards and verifies specifications with QA.
• Inputs data and prints required labels.
• Records inspection results and notifies defects.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reading measuring rules

Mathematical aptitude

Follow detailed instructions

Effective communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Trade school certification or apprenticeship in Electronics/Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Oliver Healthcare Packaging isa global leader in medical packaging, the Oliver legacy has always been one of innovation, technical expertise, customer focus, and a commitment to excellence. Oliver has manufacturing sites all around the globe.

Working at Oliver Healthcare Packaging

Working at Oliver is more than a job. Oliver is a place where you can make a difference. Our growth and innovative culture drives us to continuously invest in our employees, ensuring that as we learn, develop and excel, our team does too. As leading medical packaging experts, a career at Oliver gives you opportunities across the full healthcare industry.

The Opportunity

Quality Inspector

• Inspects product using established specifications that ensure quality.
• Packs finished product according to customer requirements and established specifications.

Shift 1st/2nd/3rd

• 1st shift-6a.m.-2p.m.
• 2nd shift-2p.m.-10p.m.
• 3rd shift 10p.m.-6a.m.

What You’ll Work On

• Reviews Quality Standards: Studies production orders, drawings, manufacturing and customer specifications. Verifies specifications with supervisor and quality assurance department, as needed.
• Identifies Product Quality: Physically and manually inspects products and dimensional characteristics and follows SOP’s and Work Instructions regarding non-conformances.
• Packaging Materials: Reviews order requirements and expected product output per shift or assignment. Gathers necessary materials, preps boxes, liners, bags and other supplies per spec.
• Label Creation: Reviews production order and specifications. Inputs information into computer and prints the required labels. Verifies accuracy of label content.
• Wrap and Pack: Reviews order specifications and materials to wrap and pack product in compliance with order.
• Documentation: Accurately notes quantity counts. Utilizes basic math, reading and use of ruler skills. Completes required paperwork per department work instructions.
• Inspection Completion: Obtains Quality Assurance approval. Segregates all rejects. Records and summarizes inspection process per department work instructions. Notifies operator of defects immediately.
• Department Schedule: Works the standard shift. May be required to work additional hours when needed.

Individual Should:

• Reads and follows detailed instructions.
• High degree of attention to detail.
• Possesses basic mathematical aptitude.
• Accurately reads measuring rule.
• Possesses effective communication skills.

Physical Requirements:

• May be required to stand for long periods of time while performing duties.
• Must be able to work safely with materials and equipment.
• The ability to read and understand documents and drawings.
• The ability to follow directions or instruction.
• The ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Working Conditions:

• Works in controlled Manufacturing environment.
• Hearing protection recommended.
• Hair, beard nets and smocks required.
• Exposure to manufacturing and printing equipment (moving parts, cutters, etc.).
• Exposure to materials and handling equipment.
• Exposure to odors associated with manufacturing.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or trade school certification, specialized training/apprenticeship and/or equivalent in Electronics, Engineering Technology, or other equivalent
• Ability to work within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced, changing environment
• Ability to work with assemblers and other non-technical personnel
• Ability to teach and coach others
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with ability to effectively communicate with cross-functional teams
• Adept at handling multiple assignments in a timely manner to meet assigned deadlines
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and the ability to work under limited supervision

Preferred Qualifications

• 0-3 years of manufacturing technician experience preferred, but not required
• Medical device experience preferred, but not requiredExperience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and basic Excel use for data analysis

Basic Qualifications

Education

• High school Diploma or GED

Experience

• Minimum experience required.

Other Requirements

• Reads and follows detailed instructions.
• High degree of attention to detail.
• Possesses basic mathematical aptitude.
• Accurately reads measuring rule.Possesses effective communication skills.

Physical Requirements

• May be required to stand for long periods of time while performing duties.
• Must be able to work safely with materials and equipment.
• The ability to read and understand documents and drawings.
• The ability to follow direction or instruction.
• The ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Working Conditions

• Works in controlled Manufacturing environment.
• Hearing protection recommended.
• Hair, beard nets and smocks required.
• Exposure to manufacturing and printing equipment (moving parts, cutters, etc.).
• Exposure to materials and handling equipment.
• Exposure to odors associated with manufacturing.

Special Requirements

• Ability to work evenings and/or weekends

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