Quality Control Inspector

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

Job Description

Job Title: Quality Control Inspector

Job Description

The Quality Control Inspector ensures that incoming raw materials, outsourced products, and finished goods consistently meet established quality requirements in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role performs incoming inspections, in-process audits, and finished product inspections, documents findings, and partners closely with production, shipping, purchasing, and supply chain teams to resolve quality concerns and support continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Inspect incoming raw materials and outsourced products to verify they meet quality specifications before use in production.
• Perform line clearance inspections prior to production runs to ensure equipment, lines, and work areas are properly cleared and set up.
• Verify line cleanliness and confirm that correct packaging materials are in place before and during production.
• Conduct in-process and finished product inspections, including checking fill weights, seals, color, odor, torque, lot codes, and overall appearance.
• Review batch records and production documentation to confirm accuracy, completeness, and compliance with quality standards.
• Document quality findings, deviations, and non-conformances in a clear and organized manner, and communicate issues to production and supply chain teams.
• Archive quality reports and records in accordance with established procedures to maintain traceability and compliance.
• Train production personnel and operators on quality procedures, inspection methods, and documentation requirements.
• Support investigations into production quality issues, participate in root cause analysis, and help implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Perform first-run inspections for new products to validate that processes, materials, and finished goods meet defined quality criteria.
• Collaborate with production, quality, shipping, purchasing, and supply chain teams to resolve quality concerns and improve processes.
• Work independently to prioritize inspections and tasks while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail throughout the shift.

Essential Skills

• 1–3 years of quality control or quality inspection experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably involving cleaners, liquids, or foods.
• Demonstrated ability to inspect raw materials and finished products against defined quality standards.
• Experience documenting quality findings, deviations, and non-conformances in a clear and organized manner.
• Understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and standard quality procedures.
• Experience reviewing batch records and production documentation for accuracy and compliance.
• Ability to communicate quality issues effectively with production, quality, shipping, purchasing, and supply chain teams.
• Comfortable training operators and production personnel on quality procedures and inspection requirements.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify subtle defects or inconsistencies.
• Good math skills, including basic calculations related to weights, counts, and measurements.
• Basic computer skills for data entry, documentation, and use of quality systems.
• Ability to stand for the entire shift in a manufacturing environment.
• Capability to work independently while managing multiple inspection tasks and priorities.
• Good verbal and written communication skills for clear reporting and collaboration.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous experience as a quality inspector or quality technician in a manufacturing setting.
• Experience in consumer goods, chemical products, household products, or packaging operations.
• Experience working in GMP-regulated manufacturing environments.
• Bilingual Spanish/English language skills are beneficial but not required.

Work Environment

This role is based in a manufacturing facility with a fast-paced production environment and frequent interaction with production, quality, shipping, purchasing, and supply chain teams. The position requires primarily standing throughout the shift and performing hands-on inspections on the production floor. Personal protective equipment (PPE) is required in accordance with facility guidelines. The schedule follows a 2nd Shift pattern, with initial training conducted on 1st Shift. First shift training runs Monday through Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. for the first few months. After training, the regular 2nd shift hours are Monday through Friday from 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. The environment offers exposure to quality systems, production