Quality Inspector

Quality Inspector

Shift: Monday-Friday, 4:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Overview

The Quality Inspector supports production operations by conducting sampling, inspections, and basic testing of spice and seasoning products to ensure quality, safety, and compliance with GMP and food safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform raw material sampling, visual inspections, and quality control testing
• Conduct sample preparation, receiving, and management activities
• Verify labeling, weights, and packaging accuracy
• Monitor production control points, including metal detection checks
• Document inspection results and enter data accurately
• Identify and report quality deviations or non-conformances
• Maintain clean and compliant lab and production work areas

Qualifications

• 1+ year of quality inspection experience withing the food/beverage manufacturing industry
• Experience with QA/QC processes, visual inspection, and data entry
• Background in laboratory procedures, sample testing, or chemistry fundamentals
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Experience in food manufacturing or laboratory environments
• Knowledge of GMP, GLP, and food safety standards
• Comfortable working in both production and lab environments with chemical exposure
• Bachelor's degree (preferred), but minimum a high school diploma

Work Environment

• Manufacturing setting with loud noise, variable temperatures, and strong spice odors
• Combination of production floor and laboratory work

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Jessup, MD.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $20.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Jessup,MD.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 3, 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.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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