The Visual Pak Companies Logo

The Visual Pak Companies

Quality Assurance Associate

Reposted 6 Days Ago
Be an Early Applicant
In-Office
60085, Waukegan, IL, USA
17-19 Hourly
Mid level
In-Office
60085, Waukegan, IL, USA
17-19 Hourly
Mid level
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.
The summary above was generated by AI

Join the PAK

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.

Similar Jobs

16 Days Ago
Hybrid
Chicago, IL, USA
19-32 Hourly
Junior
19-32 Hourly
Junior
Artificial Intelligence • Big Data • Healthtech • Machine Learning • Analytics • Biotech • Generative AI
Supports quality assurance and compliance for a clinical molecular laboratory. Responsibilities include compiling device history records, maintaining quality documentation, managing supplier records, supporting document control, tracking deviations and corrective actions, and preparing records for audits. The role requires precision, organization, familiarity with regulated quality systems, and the ability to perform repetitive documentation tasks accurately in a cross-functional environment.
Top Skills: CapCliaFda QmsrGoogle SuiteIso 13485MS OfficeNys-Doh
10 Days Ago
Hybrid
North Chicago, IL, USA
142K-269K Annually
Senior level
142K-269K Annually
Senior level
Healthtech • Pharmaceutical
Leads the Americas clinical audit team and contributes to global clinical audit strategy. Oversees risk-based audits, complex compliance issues, quality-system improvements, regulatory inspection support, and cross-functional quality initiatives. Provides expert guidance on clinical regulations, manages teams across locations, develops staff, and drives continuous improvement across clinical development processes.
Top Skills: Clinical AuditingClinical Regulatory RequirementsGxpIchIsoQuality Systems
28 Days Ago
Hybrid
Chicago, IL, USA
102K-137K Annually
Mid level
102K-137K Annually
Mid level
Big Data • Cloud • Fintech • Information Technology • Financial Services
Design and implement quality metrics and ETL pipelines for reporting. Collaborate in Agile teams to analyze requirements, create test scenarios, validate data, monitor KPIs, optimize SQL performance, develop reusable ETL frameworks, integrate Tableau dashboards, recommend automation tools, and lead QA governance and team workload management.
Top Skills: AIAirflowAlteryxBigQueryETLMicrosoft Sql ServerSQLTableau

What you need to know about the Chicago Tech Scene

With vibrant neighborhoods, great food and more affordable housing than either coast, Chicago might be the most liveable major tech hub. It is the birthplace of modern commodities and futures trading, a national hub for logistics and commerce, and home to the American Medical Association and the American Bar Association. This diverse blend of industry influences has helped Chicago emerge as a major player in verticals like fintech, biotechnology, legal tech, e-commerce and logistics technology. It’s also a major hiring center for tech companies on both coasts.

Key Facts About Chicago Tech

  • Number of Tech Workers: 245,800; 5.2% of overall workforce (2024 CompTIA survey)
  • Major Tech Employers: McDonald’s, John Deere, Boeing, Morningstar
  • Key Industries: Artificial intelligence, biotechnology, fintech, software, logistics technology
  • Funding Landscape: $2.5 billion in venture capital funding in 2024 (Pitchbook)
  • Notable Investors: Pritzker Group Venture Capital, Arch Venture Partners, MATH Venture Partners, Jump Capital, Hyde Park Venture Partners
  • Research Centers and Universities: Northwestern University, University of Chicago, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Illinois Institute of Technology, Argonne National Laboratory, Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory

Sign up now Access later

Create Free Account

Please log in or sign up to report this job.

Create Free Account