Manufacturing Quality Inspector – 2nd Shift

Actalent; Illinois; On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent in Illinois is seeking a Quality Control Inspector to ensure incoming raw materials, outsourced products, and finished goods meet established quality standards in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

You will perform incoming inspections, in-process and finished product checks, review batch records, document findings, and communicate issues to production and supply chain teams. The role trains operators and supports root-cause analysis to drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing quality control and inspections.
• Ability to document findings clearly.
• Knowledge of GMPs and quality procedures.
• Experience reviewing batch records for accuracy.
• Strong communication with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to stand for the full shift and perform hands-on inspections.

Responsibilities

• Inspect incoming raw materials and outsourced products for quality.
• Perform line clearance inspections before production runs.
• Verify line cleanliness and correct packaging materials.
• Conduct in-process and finished product inspections.
• Review batch records for accuracy and compliance.
• Document findings and communicate issues to teams.
• Archive quality reports for traceability.
• Train production personnel on quality procedures.
• Support investigations and root-cause analysis.
• Perform first-run inspections for new products.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve quality concerns.

Skills

Quality control

Inspect raw materials

Document quality findings

GMPs & procedures

Batch records review

Communication with teams

Training operators

Attention to detail

Basic math

Basic computer skills

Stand for shift

Independent work

Verbal/written communication

Job description

Actalent in Illinois is seeking a Quality Control Inspector to ensure incoming raw materials, outsourced products, and finished goods meet established quality standards in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

You will perform incoming inspections, in-process and finished product checks, review batch records, document findings, and communicate issues to production and supply chain teams. The role trains operators and supports root-cause analysis to drive continuous improvement.