Packaging Quality Inspector: Incoming Materials

Red Rover Recruitment; Wixom (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Red Rover Recruitment is seeking a Quality Technician to inspect, sample, test and document incoming packaging components before use in manufacturing. You will handle bottles, caps, closures, pumps and labels in warehouse and production settings.

The role emphasizes visual, dimensional and functional checks, with strong emphasis on GMP and accurate recordkeeping. You will collaborate across Quality, Purchasing, Production and Engineering to resolve discrepancies, support supplier follow-ups and

Qualifications

• Prior experience in incoming inspection or packaging quality in a regulated setting.
• Familiarity with GMP, AQL sampling, inspection methods.
• Ability to read specifications, drawings and CoAs/CoCs.
• Detail-oriented with good documentation skills.
• Experience with packaging materials and components.

Responsibilities

• Inspect incoming packaging against approved specs, drawings, purchase orders and reference samples.
• Perform visual, dimensional, physical and functional testing, including checks of dimensions, fit, closure/torque, seal integrity, appearance, color and print/label quality.
• Identify, classify and document cosmetic, dimensional, molding, printing, fit and functional defects using established criteria.
• Conduct sampling and inspection according to procedures, sampling plans and AQL requirements.
• Verify material identity, supplier, item number, lot/batch number, quantity and expiration or retest dates where applicable.
• Review CoAs/CoCs and other supplier documentation for completeness and conformance.
• Maintain accurate inspection and test records in forms, logs, ERP or QMS.
• Place or maintain materials on Quality Hold when defects identified or incomplete requirements.
• Communicate discrepancies and support material disposition and escalation.
• Assist with packaging/material investigations, providing inspection data and photos.
• Collect representative raw-material samples for testing.
• Support audits, data collection, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Incoming inspection

Packaging quality

GMP knowledge

AQL sampling

Documentation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Assoc./B.S. in Packaging Eng/Packaging Science/Quality/Manufacturing/ Chemistry/ Biology

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Torque testers

Gauges

Job description

Red Rover Recruitment is seeking a Quality Technician to inspect, sample, test and document incoming packaging components before use in manufacturing. You will handle bottles, caps, closures, pumps and labels in warehouse and production settings.

The role emphasizes visual, dimensional and functional checks, with strong emphasis on GMP and accurate recordkeeping. You will collaborate across Quality, Purchasing, Production and Engineering to resolve discrepancies, support supplier follow-ups and