Inspector I

301044 Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC; Melrose Park (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Paid vacation

Personal days

Employee assistance program

Health benefits

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Wellness program

Job summary

Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC is hiring a Production Inspector to visually inspect filled products, ensure quality with cGMPs, and document results. Position requires basic math, strong attention to detail, and clear English communication in a regulated manufacturing setting.

The role involves operating inspection machines and cappers, handling vials and pallets, and performing start-up checks as part of the filling operation. Company offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years pharmaceutical experience preferred.
• Basic math skills to perform required calculations.

Responsibilities

• Visually inspects products for defects on the filling line.
• Sets up and operates inspection equipment and cappers.
• Documents work accurately and timely.
• Ensures compliance with SOPs and cGMPs.
• Loads/unloads vials and moves pallets of product.

Skills

Pharmaceutical experience

Math skills

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

Hourly Rate: $19.91 per hour

Our benefits and programs are comprehensive and thoughtfully crafted to ensure our colleagues live healthy lives and have support when it matters most. Benefits offered include a 401(k) plan with company contributions, paid vacation, holiday and personal days, employee assistance program, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for visually inspecting filled product off the filling line following Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and current Good Manufacturing Processes (cGMP).
• The production inspector will work in the Capping Department and on the off-line inspection area and therefore must be knowledgeable of procedures and equipment in each area.
• Visually inspects products for various defects.
• Documents work accurately and timely.
• Complies with current SOP’s and cGMP’s.
• Sets-up, adjusts, and operates equipment such as inspection machines, cappers, etc.
• Performs and documents critical start-up procedures for filling operation such as filter integrity test, line clearance, component verification, etc.
• Performs and documents quality checks on product.
• Calculates percent defective on inspection results and reconciles components on batch record.
• Loads and unloads vials from turntables.
• Stacks, wraps and moves pallets of product.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• One (1) to three (3) years pharmaceutical experience preferred.
• Basic math skills to perform required calculations (multiplication/division).
• Visual ability to detect defective vials.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Must maintain acceptable visual acuity.
• Must be able to maintain visual inspection qualification requirements.
• The Company’s primary business language is English.
• The successful candidate must be able to effectively speak, read, write, and understand English to perform the essential functions of the position, including independently understanding policies, procedures, training materials, and workplace communications written in English due to our heavily regulated work environment.

Additional Information

We offer an excellent salary and benefits package including medical, dental and vision coverage, as well as life insurance, disability, 401K with company contribution, and wellness program. Please note that joining our team does not create a guaranteed or permanent employment arrangement. All employment is at-will, meaning both the employee and Fresenius Kabi have the right to end the employment relationship at any time, in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.

Fresenius Kabi is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, immigration status, disabilities, or protected veteran status.

About Us

Fresenius Kabi is a global health care company that specializes in injectable medicines, biosimilars, and technologies for infusion, transfusion, and clinical nutrition. Our expansive portfolio of products and global network of science and manufacturing centers provide essential support for the care of critical and chronically ill patients. With more than 41,000 employees worldwide, our dedicated team is united by our shared purpose: to put lifesaving medicines and technologies in the hands of people who care for patients - and to find answers to the challenges they face. We call this purpose caring for life. Our U.S. headquarters is in Lake Zurich, Illinois and the company’s global headquarters is in Bad Homburg, Germany.

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