Quality Control Inspector

About This Role

Ensuring the quality and safety of products in either manufacturing or distribution environments is the core of this Quality Control Inspector role. The person in this role will inspect materials, components, and finished products to ensure they meet established quality standards, conducting visual and measurement tests, documenting findings, and reporting any defects or discrepancies. This role works closely with production or distribution teams to identify and resolve quality issues, contributing to the overall improvement of processes.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections on incoming materials, in-process items, and 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 respective production or distribution teams to address quality issues, implement corrective actions, or determine disposition of product
• Assist in the development and implementation of quality control procedures and standards
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality and efficiency
• Assess inbound damaged finished goods and repackage
• Support various tasks including inventory stock checks, recall stock verifications, handling deviations, relabeling, product rework, pedigree verification, and other assigned projects
• May be required to operate powered material handling equipment
• Read and interpret instructions, blueprints, and other documents
• Comply with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Quality Systems, OSHA guidelines, and Medline's rules and regulations

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English
• Attention to details
• 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
• Working in hot and cold environments
• Sitting, walking or standing for prolonged periods, with frequent twisting and bending
• Working in 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 all relevant details, understanding and prioritizing their importance and drawing concise conclusions
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to apply basic knowledge of quality regulations such as GMP, GDP, ISO, or 21 CFR 820, 210 - 211