QA/QC LINE INSPECTOR

Athea Laboratories, Inc.; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Life & AD&D

STD/LTD

Voluntary Critical Illness

401(k) match

FSA

HSA

Wellness programs

Holidays & PTO

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Athea Laboratories in Milwaukee, WI is seeking a QA/QC Line Inspector to monitor the production process, perform visual inspections, and conduct basic laboratory tests to ensure products meet specifications. The role also includes receiving and inspecting materials, logging quality data, and maintaining clean, organized production areas while adhering to GMP standards and safety protocols.

Candidates should have a high school diploma (or 2–3 years related experience), strong math and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required or 2-3 years related experience.
• Mathematical skills to perform unit conversions and multi-step calculations.
• Color vision adequate to determine conformance with quality specs.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow written procedures and instructions.
• Clear communication with internal and external customers.
• Ability to follow verbal instructions and accurately complete paperwork.
• Ability to write up observations into simple reports.
• Ability to wear PPE (lab coat, chemical-resistant gloves, protective footwear, eye protection).
• GMP facility – remove or cover jewelry or piercings as required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor production runs and perform first piece audits.
• Receive and audit incoming, in-house, and process materials.
• Use basic lab equipment to measure properties of products.
• Enter quality information into the computer system.
• Complete production- and quality-related paperwork.
• Oversee mixing operations for certain products.
• Ensure production areas comply with quality standards.
• Check and reconcile label quantities.
• Prepare samples for outside lab testing and product retention.
• Verify scales and conduct 5S housekeeping audits.

Skills

Mathematical skills

Color vision

Procedures comprehension

Communication

Documentation

Observation reporting

PPE compliance

GMP awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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QA/QC LINE INSPECTOR

Full Time Milwaukee, WI, US

5 days ago Requisition ID: 1053

Athea Laboratories, a leader in specialty chemical product manufacturing, is seeking a QA/QC Line Inspector. This position is located at the Athea-Cornell facility.

This position is responsible for monitoring the production process, conducting visual inspections and conducting basic laboratory tests to ensure that finished products meet established specifications. This position is also responsible for receiving and inspecting materials that will be used in the production process.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conducting first piece audits and monitoring production runs on work in process.
• Receiving and auditing incoming, in-house, and process materials.
• Use of basic laboratory equipment to measure physical and chemical properties of incoming and finished chemical products
• Entering quality-related information into the computer system
• Completion of production-related and quality-related paperwork
• Overseeing mixing operations for certain products
• Monitoring production areas for compliance with established quality standards.
• Checking and reconciling quantities of labels.
• Filing documentation associated with incoming raw materials.
• Sample preparation for finished goods products going to an outside laboratory and product retention.
• Verification of scales.
• Performing 5s/housekeeping audit

Qualifications & Skills:

• High school diploma or equivalent, or 2-3 years of related experience
• Mathematical skills to perform unit conversions, understand order of mathematical operations, and perform multi-step calculations
• Color vision adequate to determine conformance with quality specifications
• Ability to read, understand, and follow written procedures and instructions
• Ability to clearly communicate with internal and external customers
• Ability to follow verbal instructions
• Ability to accurately complete paperwork/documentation
• Ability to write up observations into simple reports
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (e.g., lab coat, chemical-resistant gloves, protective footwear, eye protection)
• GMP facility – any jewelry or piercings must be able to be removed or covered

Company Information:

• Athea Laboratories is a manufacturer of wet wipes and chemicals used in industrial, institutional, and retail marketplaces.
• Established in 1965, Athea is a family-owned business that continues to see exceptional growth and opportunity in the markets we serve.

We are proud to offer a competitive and well-rounded benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability (STD & LTD)
• Voluntary critical illness and accident coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
• Health Savings Account (HSA) options
• Employee wellness programs
• Company paid holiday, plus PTO
• Tuition Assistance Program

Athea Laboratories is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Athea Laboratories is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and employment process. Employment with Athea Laboratories is at-will, meaning that either the employee or the Company may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice, in accordance with applicable laws. Athea Laboratories maintains a drug-free workplace, and offers of employment may be contingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment drug screening and background check, where permitted by law. Athea Laboratories participates in E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees.