Quality Control Inspector

Surestaff, LLC; Mokena (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Weekly pay

Benefits package including health, eye

Job summary

Surestaff, LLC is actively seeking a detail-oriented Quality Control Inspector to join our team in Mokena, IL. The role focuses on ensuring products meet quality standards in a fast-paced industrial setting and requires strong problem-solving and calibration skills.

The position is temp-to-hire with compensation at $20/hour and a benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision insurance. Shifts include 1st shift from 3:00 AM to 3:00 PM, 3–6 days per week, including weekends.

Qualifications

• 1+ years’ experience in quality control, quality assurance, inspections, or a similar role.
• 3+ years’ experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with relevant industry standards (e.g., BRC, SQF) and legislation.
• Experience with quality systems and controls.

Responsibilities

• Identify, document, and implement corrective actions to address quality issues.
• Maintain detailed documentation for audits, inspections, and compliance.
• Collaborate with the quality control supervisor on product specifications and production issues.
• Conduct calibrations of measurements and testing equipment and perform internal audits professionally.
• Verify the proper functioning of measuring instruments and coordinate repairs when necessary.
• Approve finished products for shipment, ensuring compliance with quality standards.
• Monitor raw material to prevent the use of expired ingredients.
• Remove defective products during production to prevent customer issues.
• Prepare and submit reports on quality metrics, inspections, and audits.

Skills

Quality control experience

Manufacturing experience

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Industry standards knowledge

Quality systems and controls

Tools

Measuring instruments calibration

Job description

SURESTAFF is immediately hiring for a detail-oriented Quality Control Inspector for a company in Mokena, IL. A successful Quality Control Technician should have excellent troubleshooting skills, experience inspecting product in a fast-paced industrial manufacturing environment, and be able to ensure that product consistently meets quality standards and guidelines.

All temp-to-hire employees are offered competitive compensation $20/HR as well as a benefits package including health insurance (medical, dental, and vision).

Available shifts: 1st Shift: 3:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 3 to 6 days per week, including weekends.

Responsibilities of the Quality Control Inspector

• Identify, document, and implement corrective actions to address quality issues.
• Maintain detailed documentation for audits, inspections, and compliance.
• Collaborate with the quality control supervisor on product specifications and production issues.
• Conduct calibrations of measurements and testing equipment and perform internal audits professionally.
• Verify the proper functioning of measuring instruments and coordinate repairs when necessary.
• Approve finished products for shipment, ensuring compliance with quality standards.
• Monitor raw material to prevent the use of expired ingredients.
• Remove defective products during production to prevent customer issues.
• Prepare and submit reports on quality metrics, inspections, and audits.

Required Qualifications of the Quality Control Inspector

• 1+ years’ experience in quality control, quality assurance, inspections, or a similar role.
• 3+ years’ experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with relevant industry standards (e.g., BRC, SQF) and legislation.
• Experience with quality systems and controls.

About Surestaff

At Surestaff, we are dedicated to helping individuals unlock their career potential through meaningful job opportunities. As a leading staffing agency in the light industrial and manufacturing space, we pride ourselves on connecting talent with top employers across the Midwest and Southeast. We understand that finding the right job is about more than just a paycheck – it's about finding the opportunity that fits your skills, goals, and lifestyle.

Benefits you’ll enjoy when you partner with us

• Access to a wide range of job opportunities
• Competitive pay
• Health and Wellness Programs (including EAP)
• Medical benefits including medical, vision, dental, and prescriptions
• Electronic weekly pay
• Employee Advocacy & Personalized Job Support

Surestaff also follows all applicable state and local laws regarding sick time, paid time off, and retirement savings programs.

Surestaff is an equal opportunity employer.

Notice Regarding the Use of Artificial Intelligence in Employment Decisions

In accordance with state mandates, we are providing this notice to inform all applicants and employees that artificial intelligence (AI) tools may be used at various stages of our employment processes. This may include recruitment, screening, hiring, promotion, or other employment-related evaluations. AI tools may assist in reviewing application materials, assessing qualifications, or supporting decision-making. These tools do not replace human judgment; rather, they are used to support consistent and efficient evaluation.

Our commitment to speed-to-hire means we work efficiently to get you placed in the right role, fast. If you're ready to take control of your career, explore exciting opportunities, and gain experience that lasts, then Surestaff is the place for you.