- Junior
- Office in Phoenix
Position Description
The Quality Control Inspector is responsible for apply quality control principles to ensure products meet regulatory, client, and company standards.
Responsibilities
- Monitor the quality of product in process on lines; including fill weights, torque values, housekeeping status, line GMP compliance, and line start-up approvals.
- Inspect incoming components, raw materials, in-process bulk, and finished products against company specifications.
- Investigate discrepancies in documentation and fill out paperwork for batch records.
- General production lines:
- Perform line checks, evaluating at a minimum applicable product weight, product concentration levels, component weights, and accuracy of silk-screened components.
- Verify correct components and accuracy of identification.
- Do daily scale checks and set scales for accurate bottle weights.
- Audit finished goods.
- Evaluate the cleanliness of the lines.
- Perform random line checks, documenting findings.
- Review batch records for errors.
- Perform and/or assist with GMP inspections and documentation of them.
- Assist as needed in training employees.
- Communicate needed corrections, major defects, and potential and actual need for line shutdown to appropriate management personnel.
- Monitor and record reject, deviations, and investigations.
- Ensure proper use of QC communication such as status stickers and placards.
- Assist with writing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and upkeep of the SOP book.
- Develop/document processes for new procedures.
- Communicate effectively with others.
- Perform work onsite.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Quality Control Inspector 1 (Considered Entry Level Position therefore requiring most supervision/mentoring)
Quality Control Inspector 2
- Perform at an experienced and functional level therefore requiring limited supervision.
- Engage in Professional Development Activities.
Quality Control Inspector 3 (All Inspector 1 and 2 skills as well)
- Subject Matter Expert in Quality Control monitoring functions.
- Function with little supervision.
- Keep current on industry regulations.
Quality Control Inspector 4 – Lead (All Inspector 1, 2, and 3 skills as well)
- Act as an alternate supervisor in the supervisor’s absence.
- Act as subject matter expert.
- Make decisions autonomously.
- Function as a lead with the Supervisor present.
Other Duties:
Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Education & Experience
- High school or equivalent.
- Proven experience in multitasking in the work environment.
- Minimum 3 months experience working in a production environment.
- Minimum 2 yrs QC Technician experience in a production environment.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Ability to use a variety of scales and measurement devices.
- Ability to work under pressure and against deadlines without sacrificing accuracy.
- Intermediate reading, writing, and math skills.
- Ability to read, write, and speak English competently.
- Ability to proofread details, analyze discrepancies, and make logical decisions.
- Cooperative attitude and interpersonal skills.
- Familiarity with and comfortable working with computers.
- Ability to maintain reliable and predictable attendance.
Preferred Knowledge, Certifications, Skills & Abilities
- CRT or PC knowledge.
- Minimum 2 years training experience.
- Advanced math and statistical analysis skills.
- Formal training or work experience in quality control or TQM.
- Training in quality control techniques (2 years) or equivalent experience.
Travel & Working Conditions
- Manufacturing environment – some temperature extremes, dust, noise, and wet.
- Office environment – Climate-controlled.
- Potential exposure to hazardous chemicals.
- Requires use of PPE such as safety glasses, hairnets, or gloves
- No annual travel expectations with this position.
