Quality Inspector

QPS Employment Group - Rockford, IL

Full-time - Entry Level

Rockford, IL

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Quality Inspector role at QPS Employment Group involves ensuring product quality in a pharmaceutical environment. The position requires attention to detail, organization, and a commitment to maintaining high standards in a clean and compliant setting. The inspector will perform thorough product checks, verify equipment functionality, and ensure adherence to quality control protocols.

Responsibilities

• Perform production room approvals after product and lot changes
• Verify first piece inspection to ensure finished goods code, format, and expiration date are correct
• Ensure equipment is packaged within validated parameters and equipment calibration dates are within required specifications
• Review batch records to ensure equipment challenges and hourly inspections have been conducted and non-conformances are addressed
• Review sampling pages to ensure samples have been taken, labeled, and documented appropriately
• Audit production room logbooks for accuracy and timeliness
• Confirm package functionality including seals and other specifications
• Check that portable equipment has been cleaned and documented correctly
• Audit production personnel for safety compliance and proper use of personal protective equipment
• Ensure recovery stations are segregated from product flow
• Confirm bulk material and components are correct and covered
• Review clean room logbooks for completeness and legibility
• Review temperature and humidity data to ensure compliance
• Document audits using the Quality Auditor checklist
• Identify gaps in batch records to mitigate deviations and documentation errors
• Participate in improvement teams as needed
• Support Root Cause Analysis as needed
• Ensure compliance with 5s methodology
• Attendance to work is essential.

Requirements

• Detail-oriented with a keen eye for accuracy
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to multitask effectively
• Knowledge of cGMP and GCP policies and procedures
• Experience in quality control or assurance in a pharmaceutical environment

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with Root Cause Analysis
• Familiarity with 5s methodology
• Participation in improvement teams such as FMEAs or Kaizen

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Opportunities for overtime
• Work in a state-of-the-art facility
• Supportive team environment