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Job Title: Quality Control Associate

Job Description

The Quality Control Associate performs inspections and tests on in-process and finished products to ensure they meet strict customer and regulatory specifications. This role focuses on precise measurements, visual inspections, and documentation within a cleanroom environment, supporting the production of high-quality flexible materials for the healthcare and medical device industry.

Responsibilities

• Inspect in-process and finished products to verify compliance with customer specifications and job orders.
• Conduct accurate ruler measurements down to 1/64th of an inch on pouches and other materials.
• Review products for correct color standards and overall visual appearance.
• Test seal strength to confirm product integrity and performance.
• Perform detailed visual inspections and ruler measurements of pouches, ensuring all dimensions and attributes meet defined standards.
• Identify, document, and clearly communicate any quality discrepancies or defects in pouches and materials.
• Complete all required labeling, documentation, and paperwork accurately and in a timely manner.
• Pack finished products into bundles to prepare them for shipping.
• Work closely with machine operators and production personnel to communicate defects and support corrective actions.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and established quality control procedures at all times.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area within the cleanroom and lab environment.
• Collaborate with team members in the lab and on the production floor to support smooth workflow and consistent quality.

Essential Skills

• Experience with quality control or lab testing; school-based experience is acceptable, with industry experience preferred.
• Ability to perform precise measurements using a ruler down to 1/64th of an inch.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in visual inspection and documentation.
• Familiarity with quality control inspection practices and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment such as production, manufacturing, or food service.
• Good organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Comfort with repetitive work and sitting for long periods of time.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team in both lab and production settings.
• Reliable attendance and dependable transportation.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Associate degree, preferably in a science-related field, or non-degreed candidates with quality or lab experience.
• High school diploma candidates will be considered if they are reliable, detail oriented, friendly, and comfortable with repetitive work.
• Experience with cleanroom procedures and personal protective equipment (PPE) is beneficial.
• Strong communication skills to clearly report defects and collaborate with machine operators and production personnel.
• Comfort working with films, foils, chemicals, and peelable solutions.
• Interest in growing within a stable, expanding company that promotes from within and offers opportunities to move into different departments and leadership roles.

Work Environment

• This is a first-shift position, typically working from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
• Pay: $18/Hr
• Onsite Location Near the Bensenville Illinois Area
• Training will take place on first shift for approximately 4–6 weeks during the same hours.
• The role is based in a cleanroom and lab environment where personal protective equipment (PPE) and steel-toed shoes are required. The work is team-based, involving close collaboration with coworkers in the lab and production personnel on the production floor. Clients may occasionally visit the facility. A significant portion of the day is spent seated, performing approximately ten measurements per pouch during quality checks alongside about four to five other people in the cleanroom. The position involves working with films, foils, chemicals, and peelable solutions, and requires adherence to strict lab rules, including no fragrances and no phone use in the lab. The organization offers a stable, growth-oriented environment with a strong reputation in the global healthcare packaging market and a culture that supports internal promotion and professional development.

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

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $18.00/hr.

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)

This is a fully onsite position in Bensenville,IL.

This position is anticipated to close on May 29, 2026.

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