Quality Inspector

PRETIUM; Hillsborough Township (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Pretium Packaging is seeking a Quality Inspector to verify conformance of incoming materials, molded components, assembled parts, and packaging against specifications. You will perform inspections, document results, and initiate corrective actions in a manufacturing setting.

The role requires attention to detail, time-management, and the ability to work independently to uphold safety and GMP standards on the production floor. On-site position in New Jersey.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Familiarity with quality control procedures and inspection methods.
• Knowledge of production processes, equipment, and testing techniques.
• Understanding of applicable regulatory and quality system requirements.

Responsibilities

• Inspect molded parts for cycle time, physical defects, and critical measurements.
• Perform functional testing including leak, fit, and other quality tests.
• Verify that products comply with established quality specifications and standards.
• Release molds that meet quality and production requirements.
• Reject defective material and properly identify and document defects using inspection tags.
• Inspect labels to ensure proper information, identification, and traceability.
• Inspect assembled parts and packaged units to ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Verify integrity of assemblies, including pull tests, proper fitting, and correct component combinations.
• Inspect packaging materials, printed information, and production records to confirm suitability for application.
• Implement corrective actions when quality issues are identified.
• Document inspection results, decisions, product releases, incidents, and rework; submit reports to the Quality Assurance Department.
• Maintain a clean, orderly work area and comply with housekeeping standards.
• Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) and follow all safety rules.
• Maintain familiarity with safety equipment, fire exits, emergency procedures, and fire extinguishers.
• Report unsafe conditions immediately to a supervisor.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support quality and production objectives.
• Do not remove or disable safety devices without proper authorization and safeguards.
• Avoid unsafe behaviors, including operating equipment in a manner that may endanger self or others.
• Responsible for mold validation measurements.

Skills

Reading specifications

Inspection reporting

Communication

Math skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Quality knowledge

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED preferred

Job description

The Quality Inspector is responsible for inspecting incoming materials, molded components, assembled parts, and packaging to ensure conformance to established specifications and quality standards. This position performs inspections, tests, documentation, and corrective actions while following company requirements for safety, housekeeping, quality, and production. The Quality Inspector must work independently, manage time effectively, and maintain accuracy and attention to detail in a manufacturing environment.

Roles and Responsibilities

Quality Assurance Inspector

• Inspect molded parts for cycle time, physical defects, and critical measurements.
• Perform functional testing including leak, fit, and other quality tests.
• Verify that products comply with established quality specifications and standards.
• Release molds that meet quality and production requirements.
• Reject defective material and properly identify and document defects using inspection tags.
• Inspect labels to ensure proper information, identification, and traceability.
• Inspect assembled parts and packaged units to ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Verify integrity of assemblies, including pull tests, proper fitting, and correct component combinations.
• Inspect packaging materials, printed information, and production records to confirm suitability for application.
• Implement corrective actions when quality issues are identified.
• Document inspection results, decisions, product releases, incidents, and rework; submit reports to the Quality Assurance Department.
• Maintain a clean, orderly work area and comply with housekeeping standards.
• Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) and follow all safety rules.
• Maintain familiarity with safety equipment, fire exits, emergency procedures, and fire extinguishers.
• Report unsafe conditions immediately to a supervisor.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support quality and production objectives.
• Do not remove or disable safety devices without proper authorization and safeguards.
• Avoid unsafe behaviors, including operating equipment in a manner that may endanger self or others.
• Responsible for mold validation measurements.

Qualifications And Education Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made.

• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• Familiarity with quality control procedures and inspection methods preferred
• Knowledge of production processes, equipment, and testing techniques
• Understanding of applicable regulatory and quality system requirements

Skills

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures and specifications
• Ability to write inspection reports, quality records, and business correspondence
• Ability to communicate effectively with managers, employees, and customers
• Mathematical Skills
• Productivity: Efficient use of time and resources to meet operational targets. This includes the following escalation processes as guidelines are provided by the Quality Manager.
• Teamwork: Communicates effectively and works collaboratively within diverse teams. Employee places team over individual needs and seek information/input from people with different experiences and perspectives and recognize the opportunities to learn and grow by working together, valuing and encouraging unique skills and talents.
• Initiative: Ability to assess and initiate action with limited supervision required. Utilizing proper management of resources, following escalation processes and procedures, and the ability to prioritize tasks, while maintaining a sense of urgency for task completion in a safe manner.
• Problem Solving: Evaluates situations, identifies root causes, and implements corrective actions. Informed decisions are made based on available information and escalation processes followed. Collaboration with the team on solution driven processes.
• Job Knowledge: Demonstrates relevant job knowledge and essential skills required for the position including but not limited to policies, safety and GMP. Demonstrates self-improvement efforts to further develop skills.
• Safety: Actively contributes to a safe work environment. Follows all safety requirements and adheres to the PPE policy for the required task completion. The confidence to report safety hazards immediately for resolution.
• Quality: Produces accurate, high-quality work with attention to detail.
• Reliability: Dependable, punctual, present and accountable for assigned responsibilities.
• Reasoning ability: Ability to apply to common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Physical Demands

• Frequent standing, walking, bending, pushing, pulling, stooping, twisting, climbing and reaching.
• Frequent lifting and carrying up to 60 pounds.
• Ability to work in confined spaces.
• Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, it will be required to frequently work in high, precarious and/or enclosed spaces that are frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually high with ear protection required.
• PPE must be always worn for the tasks required while on the production floor.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Pretium Packaging is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Disability/Veteran employer.

Responsible for food safety, food quality and site safety.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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