Quality Inspector

Sealed Air; Bolingbrook (IL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible spending account

Paid time off

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement plan

Life insurance

Paid elder care

Job summary

Sealed Air in Bolingbrook, IL is hiring a Quality Inspector to ensure all products meet customer specifications. This role provides quality support to production, improving efficiency and reducing scrap through adherence to inspection plans, procedures, and GMP-like practices.

The position requires prior manufacturing quality experience, attention to detail, and the ability to document test results, perform start-up verifications, and communicate issues during shift handoffs.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Previous manufacturing and Quality experience is preferred
• Data entry, Microsoft Outlook, Excel
• Experience with blueprints
• Ability to work safely and effectively with minimal supervision
• Drive for superior quality products
• Ability to effectively gather and present information
• Ability to use a stereoscope, hand tools, and experience with CMM's, and read specs
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to multitask and maintain strong organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and as a team

Responsibilities

• Follow all Key Operating Procedures, including but not limited to:
• Company and facility Policies
• Safety – LTCT; use of proper PPE; adherence to all applicable safety rules
• Quality – PQCT/Inspection Plans, Specifications, Testing Frequencies and Procedures
• SOPs – Methods for performing work
• SSOP/Good Housekeeping standards (keep machines and area sanitized and clean)
• Good Manufacturing Practices
• Food/Safety Security
• HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point)
• Food Regulatory and Customer Spec
• Accountable for ensuring that product testing is performed per the PQCT/Inspection Plan for all article types
• Perform product audits as needed to ensure ongoing quality
• Responsible for start-up and in-process verification tests and document results to specification and meet all quality requirements
• Accountable for understanding specifications and PQCT/Inspection plans for various product types
• Ensure that quality product standards are upheld and that any suspect product is identified, held, and handled in accordance with established practices, including recording appropriate data in Non-Conforming/Hold database, and communicating status to Quality Facilitator and Shift Lead
• Verify any "out of control" conditions and report to the appropriate staff - Mold Tech, Operator, Shift Lead; follow up to ensure appropriate adjustments are made, and product/process is acceptable
• Participate in daily shift pass-on meetings to ensure any issues or product concerns are communicated to on-coming personnel
• Answer any quality questions generated by mold techs/operators/packers/shift leads as to what is acceptable, marginal, or defective
• Works as a valuable Team member to accomplish business goals and objectives:
• Assist in verification of raw materials
• Work together with all plant personnel to ensure that issues are being addressed to optimize production performance
• Actively participate during DOE, Gage R&R, or other studies relating to process improvement as directed by Quality Facilitator
• Participate in investigations and corrective actions for quality issues or customer complaints
• Support product retesting / re-inspection on Holds and Returns
• Assist in identification of root causes of non-conformances
• Provide feedback and suggestions for improvement
• Provide training as necessary for new QA personnel
• Ensure that documentation is thorough and accurate and properly filed at completion of task or workday

Skills

Data entry

Outlook

Excel

Blueprints

CMMs

Stereoscope

Hand tools

Read specs

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Multitask

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CMMs

Stereoscope

Hand tools

Job description

dental insurance, life insurance, vision insurance, flexible benefit account, parental leave, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, 401(k), retirement plan

Sep 21, 2026

Job Description

Quality Inspector

Bolingbrook LB

Requisition ID 56794

Pay: $21.50 Shift: Morning Schedule:6 AM to 6 PM; 2/2/3 rotating schedule

Position Overview

Quality Assurance Personnel are responsible for ensuring that all products released from the site meet defined customer requirements. This shall be accomplished using effective manufacturing methods with a focus on improving efficiency and reducing scrap. This role provides quality support to production. Support the Quality Department's efforts to improve outgoing product quality and department efficiency throughout the operation.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Follow all Key Operating Procedures, including but not limited to:
• Company and facility Policies
• Safety – LTCT; use of proper PPE; adherence to all applicable safety rules
• Quality – PQCT/Inspection Plans, Specifications, Testing Frequencies and Procedures
• SOPs – Methods for performing work
• SSOP/Good Housekeeping standards (keep machines and area sanitized and clean)
• Good Manufacturing Practices
• Food/Safety Security
• HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point)
• Food Regulatory and Customer Spec
• Accountable for ensuring that product testing is performed per the PQCT/Inspection Plan for all article types
• Perform product audits as needed to ensure ongoing quality
• Responsible for start-up and in-process verification tests and document results to specification and meet all quality requirements
• Accountable for understanding specifications and PQCT/Inspection plans for various product types
• Ensure that quality product standards are upheld and that any suspect product is identified, held, and handled in accordance with established practices, including recording appropriate data in Non-Conforming/Hold database, and communicating status to Quality Facilitator and Shift Lead
• Verify any "out of control" conditions and report to the appropriate staff - Mold Tech, Operator, Shift Lead; follow up to ensure appropriate adjustments are made, and product/process is acceptable
• Participate in daily shift pass-on meetings to ensure any issues or product concerns are communicated to on-coming personnel
• Answer any quality questions generated by mold techs/operators/packers/shift leads as to what is acceptable, marginal, or defective
• Works as a valuable Team member to accomplish business goals and objectives:
• Assist in verification of raw materials
• Work together with all plant personnel to ensure that issues are being addressed to optimize production performance
• Actively participate during DOE, Gage R&R, or other studies relating to process improvement as directed by Quality Facilitator
• Participate in investigations and corrective actions for quality issues or customer complaints
• Support product retesting / re-inspection on Holds and Returns
• Assist in identification of root causes of non-conformances
• Provide feedback and suggestions for improvement
• Provide training as necessary for new QA personnel
• Ensure that documentation is thorough and accurate and properly filed at completion of task or workday

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Previous manufacturing and Quality experience is preferred
• Data entry, Microsoft Outlook, Excel
• Experience with blueprints
• Ability to work safely and effectively with minimal supervision
• Drive for superior quality products
• Ability to effectively gather and present information
• Ability to use a stereoscope, hand tools, and experience with CMM's, and read specs
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to multitask and maintain strong organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and as a team

Work Environment

Manufacturing Plant. Climate-controlled.

Benefits and Perks

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discounts
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid elder care
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Information at a Glance

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