Quality Control Inspector

Job Title: Quality Control Inspector

Job Description

The Quality Control Inspector is responsible for ensuring that raw materials, outsourced products, and finished goods meet quality requirements. This role involves performing incoming inspections, in-process audits, and finished product inspections. Additionally, the inspector will document findings and collaborate closely with production, shipping, purchasing, and supply chain teams to address and resolve quality concerns.

Responsibilities

• Inspect incoming raw materials and outsourced products.

• Document and communicate quality issues effectively.

• Perform line clearance inspections before production runs.

• Verify line cleanliness and correct packaging materials.

• Conduct finished product inspections, including fill weights, seals, color, odor, torque, lot codes, and appearance.

• Review batch records and production documentation.

• Archive quality reports and records.

• Train production personnel on quality procedures.

• Support investigations and resolution of production quality issues.

• Perform first-run inspections for new products.

Essential Skills

• 1-3 years of experience performing quality inspections in a manufacturing environment, preferably with cleaners, liquids, or foods.

• Ability to inspect raw materials and finished products.

• Experience documenting quality findings and deviations.

• Understanding of GMPs and quality procedures.

• Experience reviewing batch records and production documentation.

• Ability to communicate quality issues with production and supply chain teams.

• Strong attention to detail and basic math skills.

• Comfortable training operators on quality procedures.

• Ability to work independently.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous experience in consumer goods, chemical, household products, or packaging is preferred.

• Bilingual Spanish/English skills are an advantage but not required.

• Experience with GMP-regulated manufacturing environments.

Work Environment

This role is based in a manufacturing facility with a fast-paced production environment. The position primarily requires standing throughout the shift and involves interaction with production, quality, shipping, purchasing, and supply chain teams. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required as per facility guidelines. There are 2 positions available on 2nd shift and 3rd shift, with initial training conducted on the 1st Shift, Monday to Friday, from 6 am to 2:30 pm for the first few months. The 2nd Shift hours are Monday to Friday, 2:00 PM 10:30 PM and the 3rd shift hours are 10PM- 6:30AM.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Gurnee, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $25.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Gurnee, IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 28, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Gurnee,IL.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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