Quality Assurance Associate

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60085, Waukegan, IL, USA
In-Office
17-19 Hourly
Mid level
Beauty • Logistics • Industrial • Manufacturing
The Role
Perform line inspections, data collection, and QA documentation to ensure GMP compliance. Monitor sanitation, verify labeling and codes, calibrate equipment, support sampling and audits, and communicate deviations to QA leads.
Summary Generated by Built In

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The Visual Pak Companies are aligned with many of the largest consumer product companies in the household, personal care, automotive and food product industries.

30 years of consistent growth with no end in sight is a testament to our best-in-class workforce as the foundation for our collective success. The Visual Pak is looking for innovative and dedicated achievers who are encouraged to keep a healthy work/life balance to join our team.

Quality Assurance Associate

Ensure quality of processes, raw materials, and finished products through inspection, monitoring, and record keeping for a contract manufacturing blend and fill operation.

Direct Reports

Individual Contributor

Position Responsibilities-Tasks-Deliverables

  • Perform frequent line inspections.
  • Carry out data collection and recognize errors or deviations.
  • Communicate with production personnel and team leaders to resolve basic quality issues.
  • Enforce Good Manufacturing Practices and safety policies.
  • Provide QA coverage for assigned production lines.
  • Demonstrate good work habits with attention to detail.
  • Ensure compliance to quality standards, SOP’s and programs are being met.
  • Communicate all product deviations to the Quality Supervisor or Quality Lead
  • Participate in Quality Line Audits
  • Assist workers in solving daily work problems.
  • Perform ATP swabbing to ensure sanitation requirements are met.
  • Assist in the Sample Retain Program
  • Verify label accuracy and application.
  • Confirm accurate code formatting.
  • Accurately complete production line quality documents
  • Calibrate equipment for quality monitoring as needed.
  • Ensure samples are delivered to the laboratory for testing in accordance with sampling plans.

Key Performance Indicators

  • Provides metrics and reports that are complete and timely.
  • Contributes useful problem-solving options and implements them with success.
  • Provides improvement options that positively impact the company objectives.

Benefits:

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life & AD&D Insurance
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) match
  • Pet Insurance
  • Paid time-off
  • Paid holidays
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Dependent Care Subsidy
  • Childcare Resources
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Disability Insurance
  • Employee Discounts 
Qualifications

Knowledge-Skills-Abilities

Education:

  • Must have High School Diploma or GED
  • Associate’s degree in relatable topic preferred.
  • Equivalent progressive work experience in lieu of educational training

Experience

  • Minimum of 3 years of related experience in a Warehouse environment.
  • Experience in safety, regulated production/GMP, quality, or other related areas.

Technology/Software:

  • Must be computer literate.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office products is required.
  • Experience with an ERP system in a manufacturing environment a plus.

Communication:

  • Must have effective communication skills (both verbal and written)
  • Must have ability to work well under pressure.
  • Bilingual English/Spanish preferred

Physical Capabilities

Strength: Must be able to regularly lift 50 lbs.

Movement: Must be able to stand / walk for an entire eight-hour shift. Occasional bending, crouching, and crawling

Hearing: Must be able to hear and understand work direction in a loud, distracting environment

Vision: Must be able to judge distance, identify details, and view computer screen regularly

MISCELLANEOUS

Travel: N/A

Vehicle: N/A

Tools: N/A

Technology: N/A

 

Visual Pak Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Visual Pak does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, gender (orientation or identification), sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other basis covered by federal, state, or local laws. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, skills, individual performance, and business needs.

Skills Required

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Associate's degree in a related topic
  • Equivalent progressive work experience in lieu of educational training
  • Minimum of 3 years of related experience in a warehouse environment
  • Experience in safety, regulated production/GMP, quality, or related areas
  • Computer literate
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office products
  • Experience with an ERP system in a manufacturing environment
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to work well under pressure
  • Bilingual English/Spanish
  • Able to regularly lift 50 lbs
  • Able to stand/walk for an entire eight-hour shift
  • Occasional bending, crouching, and crawling
  • Able to hear and understand direction in a loud environment
  • Able to judge distance, identify details, and view computer screen regularly
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The Company
298 Employees
Year Founded: 1982

What We Do

The Visual Pak Companies is a privately held group of strategic entities providing comprehensive end-to-end contract packaging and manufacturing solutions. They specialize in high-volume formulation, blending, filling, and logistics for brands across the USA. By leveraging over two million square feet of production space, they serve diverse markets including beauty and personal care, home care, food packaging, pet care, and tools and industrial products.

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