Quality Control Inspector I

Medline Industries, LP • Glens Falls, NY

10d • $19 - $27

About The Position

The QC Inspector I ensures the quality and safety of products in manufacturing or distribution environments. The role inspects materials, components, and/or finished products against established quality standards using visual checks and measurement tests. It documents findings, reports defects or discrepancies, and works with production or distribution teams to address quality issues and improve processes. The position may also support inventory checks, product rework, relabeling, recall verification, and other assigned projects.

Requirements

• Typically requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
• 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 work in hot and cold environments.
• Ability to sit, walk, or stand for prolonged periods, with frequent twisting and bending.
• Ability to wear PPE or company-issued gowns for prolonged periods.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• 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 computer skills.
• Ability to apply basic knowledge of quality regulations such as GMP, GDP, ISO, or 21 CFR 820 and 210–211.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience with powered warehouse equipment.

Responsibilities

• Inspect incoming materials, in-process items, and/or 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 developing and implementing quality control procedures and standards.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality and efficiency.
• Assess inbound damaged finished goods and repackage them.
• Support inventory stock checks, recall stock verifications, deviation handling, relabeling, product rework, pedigree verification, and other assigned projects.
• Read and interpret instructions, blueprints, and other documents.
• Comply with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Quality Systems, OSHA guidelines, and Medline rules and regulations.
• May operate powered material handling equipment.

Benefits

• Competitive total rewards package.
• Continuing education and training.
• Health insurance, life and disability coverage, 401(k) contributions, and paid time off for employees working 30 or more hours per week on average.
• For employees working less than 30 hours per week: 401(k) contributions, paid time off, and access to the Employee Assistance Program, Employee Resource Groups, and the Employee Service Corp.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED