QA Inspector I - 3rd Shift

Creative Solutions Services, LLC; Fall River (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Solutions Services, LLC is seeking a QA Inspector I for the 3rd shift in Fall River, MA. The role focuses on monitoring and ensuring product quality across manufacturing processes in compliance with SOPs and GMP requirements.

The QA Inspector will perform in-process testing, review batch records, and support the QC Lab with documentation, identify non-conformances, and report results to the QA Manager. Attention to detail and strong teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma.
• 2+ years of QA experience in GMP pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Experience with MDI preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform in-process testing (weight, thickness, hardness, disintegration, friability, etc.) per batch records.
• Conduct room and equipment checks before each stage of manufacturing by following detailed written procedures.
• Execute acceptable quality limit (AQL) sampling and inspections as required.
• Inspect in-process and finished product samples for the QC Lab and document results.
• Maintain records of standard weights and daily balance verifications.
• Ensure isolation of rejected material and accountability in batch records.
• Monitor facility and product environmental operating conditions.
• Review records such as temperature/humidity data calibration and PM records.
• Assess online batch records for completeness before next step.
• Verify equipment functionality during batch runs.
• Prepare reports for customer complaints.
• Identify and report non-conformances to management.
• Complete other duties or participate in project work as assigned.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Communication skills

English proficiency

cGMP knowledge

Self-motivated

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma

Advanced vocational training in pharmaceutical manufacturing (preferred)

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title: QA Inspector I - 3rd Shift

FLSA Classification: Full-Time, Non-Exempt/Hourly Professional

Work Location: Fall River, MA

Work Hours: Third Shift: 11:00PM – 07:30AM (May vary on business needs)

Reports To: Quality Assurance Manager

PURPOSE

The purpose of the QA Manufacturing Inspector position is to monitor and ensure product quality is maintained throughout all phases of the manufacturing process in compliance with established specifications and standard operating procedures (SOPs).

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Quality Assurance (QA) Inspector position is an individual contributor role and a member of the Plant Quality Team. The position reports to the Manager of QA and may be matrixed to other functional leaders within the Quality or other departments. The essential and typically expected job duties for this position include but are not limited to the following:

• Perform in-process testing (e.g., weight, thickness, hardness, disintegration, friability, etc.) as per manufacturing batch record instructions.
• Conduct room and equipment checks (where applicable) prior to each stage of manufacturing by following detailed written procedures.
• Execute acceptable quality limit (AQL) sampling and inspections as required.
• Inspect in-process and finished product samples (where applicable) for the Quality Control (QC) Lab and follow detailed documentation procedures to deliver the results to the QC Lab.
• Maintain records of standard weights and perform daily verification of balances.
• Ensure the proper isolation of rejected material generated during batch process and accountability in the batch record.
• Monitor facility and product environmental operating conditions.
• Review of engineering records such as temperature and humidity data calibration and PM records, Pest control records and contractor related functions.
• Assess online batch records in terms of completeness of signatures, entries, and actual reconciliation / yields prior to initiation of next processing step.
• Verify the functionality of all the equipment and associated controls during the batch run.
• Perform applicable testing and prepare reports for customer complaints.
• Identify and report any non-conformances and/or discrepancies to management if applicable.
• Complete other duties or participate in project work as assigned by management.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum high school diploma.
• Advanced vocational training or education in pharmaceutical manufacturing, industrial management or related field of study from an accredited college/university is preferred.
• Minimum of two(2) years’ experience in quality assurance in a GMP pharmaceutical manufacturing operation and work environment.
• Experience in MDI preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Proficient user of personal computer hardware and software applications such as Microsoft Office tools, SAP, and other business applications.
• Must be able to influence decision-making and facilitate completion of work toward the achievement of the business plan and goals.
• Effective interpersonal relationship skills and the ability to work in a team environment.
• Proficiency in the English language to include usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation.
• Must have current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) knowledge.
• Must have strong attention-to-detail.
• Must be a self-starter and demonstrate initiative with seeking additional training or direction as needed.
• Must have strong organization and communication skills (written, verbal, and presentation).
• Must be detail-oriented with the ability to multitask and prioritize tasks with strict deadlines.