Quality Control Associate

Join a growing team at the forefront of healthcare packaging, where your attention to detail helps ensure the quality and safety of products used around the world.

Job Title: Quality Control Associate (3rd Shift)

Responsibilities

• Inspect in-process and finished products to ensure they meet quality standards, customer specifications, and job order requirements
• Perform testing (e.g., tensile, seal strength) and precise measurements using tools such as rulers (to 1/64") to verify product integrity.
• Conduct detailed visual inspections, including color accuracy and consistency across production runs.
• Identify, document, and communicate quality issues to production teams for timely resolution.
• Complete all required quality documentation, labeling, and records accurately and on time.
• Pack finished products and prepare them for shipment according to established procedures.
• Follow all GMP, quality control procedures, and cleanroom protocols, including proper PPE use.
• Collaborate with team members while maintaining a high level of accuracy, organization, and attention to detail in a fast-paced, repetitive environment.

Essential Skills

• Experience in quality control, lab work, or a fast-paced production/manufacturing environment
• Ability to perform precise measurements using tools (e.g., rulers to 1/64")
• Strong visual inspection skills with ability to identify defects and inconsistencies
• Familiarity with GMP and quality control practices
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in documentation
• Ability to stay focused during repetitive tasks and sit for extended periods
• Clear communication skills to report quality issues effectively
• Reliable attendance and ability to work as part of a team

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Associate degree in a science-related field or equivalent experience (preferred, not required)
• Experience in a cleanroom or controlled environment
• Familiarity with PPE and handling specialized materials
• Interest in healthcare packaging or material science
• Positive, team-oriented attitude and ability to work closely with others
• Motivation to learn, grow, and advance within the company

Work Environment

This is a full-time, 3rd shift role offering $18.00/hr + 10% shift differential ($19.80/hr total) . New hires will train on first shift (7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.) for 4–6 weeks before transitioning to 3rd shift. You’ll work in a cleanroom environment alongside a small team, performing detailed inspections and measurements while seated for extended periods. The role requires strict adherence to PPE and cleanroom protocols, including steel-toed shoes and no fragrances or phone use. You’ll collaborate with lab teammates and production staff in a facility supporting healthcare packaging, offering a stable, team-oriented environment with opportunities for growth and advancement.

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

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

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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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