Quality Control Inspector I - 3rd shift

Medline; Arlington Heights (IL); On-site; USD 27,896 - 40,294; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) contributions

Paid time off

Job summary

Medline is seeking a QC Inspector in Arlington Heights, Illinois, to ensure the quality and safety of products in manufacturing or distribution. The role involves inspecting materials and finished products, conducting tests, and collaborating with teams to resolve quality issues.

Applicants must have a High School Diploma and demonstrate attention to detail, basic math, and computer skills. The position offers hourly compensation between $20.25 and $29.25, depending on qualifications and experience, along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret instructions, blueprints, and other documents.
• Vision abilities including close vision, distance vision, depth perception.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Inspect incoming materials, in-process items, and finished products.
• Collaborate with teams to address quality issues and implement corrective actions.
• Support tasks including inventory stock checks and handling deviations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Basic math skills

Ability to read, write, speak and understand English

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

The QC Inspector plays a vital role in ensuring the quality and safety of products in manufacturing or distribution environments. The role involves inspecting materials, components, and finished products to ensure compliance with established quality standards, conducting visual and measurement tests, documenting findings, and reporting defects or discrepancies. The QC Inspector works closely with production or distribution teams to identify and resolve quality issues, contributing to overall process improvement.

Job Description

• Perform inspections on incoming materials, in-process items, and finished products; document inspection results and maintain accurate records.
• Use measurement tools and equipment to test and verify product dimensions and specifications.
• Identify and report defects, deviations, and non-conformities.
• Collaborate with production or distribution teams to address quality issues, implement corrective actions, or determine product disposition.
• Assist in the development and implementation of quality control procedures and standards.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality and efficiency.
• Assess inbound damaged finished goods and repackage as needed.
• Support tasks including inventory stock checks, recall stock verifications, handling deviations, relabeling, product rework, pedigree verification, and other assigned projects.
• Operate powered material handling equipment when required.
• Read and interpret instructions, blueprints, and other documents.
• Comply with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Quality Systems, OSHA guidelines, and Medline’s rules and regulations.

Minimum Job Requirements

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.

Work Experience: No experience required.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Attention to detail.
• Vision abilities including close vision, distance vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Basic math skills including addition, subtraction and fractional to decimal conversions.
• Ability to prioritize quickly in a fast paced manufacturing environment.
• Ability to process all relevant details, understanding and prioritizing their importance and drawing concise conclusions.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to apply basic knowledge of quality regulations such as GMP, GDP, ISO, or 21CFR 820, 210 - 211.

Position Requires

• Working in hot and cold environments.
• Sitting, walking or standing for prolonged periods, with frequent twisting and bending.
• Working in PPE or company issued gowns for prolonged periods.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Compensation

Anticipated Salary Range: $20.25 - $29.25 Hourly. The actual salary will vary based on applicant’s location, education, experience, skills, and abilities. Medline will not pay less than the applicable minimum wage or salary threshold.

Benefits

Medline Industries, LP offers a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization. Our benefit package includes health insurance, life and disability, 401(k) contributions, paid time off, Employee Assistance Program, Employee Resource Groups, and the Employee Service Corp. For employees working 30 or more hours per week, benefits include health insurance, life and disability, 401(k) contributions, paid time off, etc. For roles where employees work less than 30 hours per week, benefits include 401(k) contributions, paid time off, as well as access to the Employee Assistance Program, Employee Resource Groups and the Employee Service Corp. For a more comprehensive list of our benefits please see our benefits page.

We’re dedicated to creating a Medline where everyone feels they belong and can grow their career. We strive to do this by seeking diversity in all forms, acting inclusively, and ensuring that people have tools and resources to perform at their best.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Medline Industries, LP is an equal opportunity employer. Medline evaluates qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, neurodivergence, protected veteran status, marital or family status, caregiver responsibilities, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.