QA Inspector - 1st Shift Pharma Manufacturing

Location: Central Islip, NY (Onsite) – Full-Time, 1st Shift: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM (may vary) Reports To: QA Supervisor Experience Required: 1 – 13 Years (Minimum 1–2 years in pharma manufacturing/packaging) Compensation: USD 33,000 – 46,000 per year ($16.64 – $22.88 per hour) Job Overview The QA Inspector I (1st Shift) monitors product quality throughout manufacturing phases, ensuring compliance with cGMP, SOPs, and established procedures. The role involves hands-on inspections, sampling, SAP data entry, and shop floor oversight in generic pharmaceutical production. Key Responsibilities Verify raw materials during dispensing and post dispensed materials/samples into SAP system. Maintain standard weights and perform daily balance verifications. Conduct in-process checks during batch manufacturing per batch record instructions. Collect in-process samples (blend uniformity, finished product, validation samples) and perform basic testing (weight, thickness, hardness, disintegration, friability). Ensure equipment/area cleaning and provide line clearance. Review online batch records, area/equipment logbooks, calibration/PMP records, and engineering data (temperature/humidity). Perform daily shop floor quality rounds to maintain GMP compliance and escalate discrepancies to QA Manager. Isolate rejected materials, ensure accountability in batch records, and conduct AQL, blend sampling, in-process inspections. Complete assigned training and follow company policies, safety, cGMP, and SOPs. Must-Have Skills & Qualifications 1–2 years experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing or packaging. Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Good Documentation Practices (GDP). Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in a fast-paced environment. Self-motivated with strong multitasking, organizational skills, and attention to detail. Basic computer skills (Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel; SAP experience preferred). Education Minimum High School Diploma. #J-18808-Ljbffr