Quality Control Inspector I (2nd Shift)

Medline•Waukegan, IL

About The Position

Responsible for inspecting raw materials and finished goods, including medical products, using manual, visual, measurement, and/or test equipment according to established company procedures. The role documents inspection results, determines disposition for inspected products, helps ensure adequate inventory control, and follows established quality procedures and company policy. The inspector performs in-process and final inspections, uses simple measurement and test equipment, identifies defects and documentation errors, and initiates non-conforming material reports when required. The role also verifies or approves line start-up and applicable equipment requirements when procedures call for it, and communicates quality concerns and inspection priorities to business partners.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 1 year of quality control experience in a regulated industry.
Basic math skills, including fractional-to-decimal conversions.
Ability to prioritize quickly in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Ability to process relevant details, understand and prioritize their importance, and draw concise conclusions.
Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Basic knowledge of quality regulations such as GMP, GDP, ISO, or 21 CFR 820 and 210–211.
Ability to work in hot and cold environments and at heights.
Ability to sit, walk, or stand for prolonged periods, with frequent bending and kneeling.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Nice To Haves

At least 1 year of quality control experience in a medical device and/or drug manufacturing setting.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.

Responsibilities

Perform in-process inspections and testing of finished goods and/or raw materials manufactured by or for Medline Industries.
Read and understand company procedures for inspections of specific materials and operation of test equipment.
Complete inspection documentation according to applicable procedures and identify errors or omissions for correction.
Operate test equipment and perform simple measurements according to applicable standard operating procedures.
Identify defects and initiate non-conforming material reports during in-process and final inspections according to company policy or Accepted Quality Limits (AQL).
Communicate inspection defects, non-conforming reports, inspection priorities, and product-quality concerns to relevant business partners, including quality assurance, warehouse, maintenance, and manufacturing groups.
Verify and/or approve line start-up and applicable equipment requirements according to company procedures when applicable.
Provide disposition for inspected products and help ensure adequate inventory control.