QA Label Room Inspector - 3rd Shift
PL Developments
Summary
The QA Label Room Inspector is responsible for ensuring that all labeling and packaging materials comply with quality standards before they are used in production. This role is crucial in preventing labeling errors, maintaining regulatory compliance, and ensuring product integrity. The inspector will work closely with production, packaging, and quality control teams to perform inspections, verify accuracy, and document findings.
Job description
Work Schedule
Sunday - Thursday 10:00pm - 6:30am. Competitive Pay, including shift differential premiums.
Position Responsibilities
- Working knowledge of Oracle and Agile
- Coordinate orders with site Purchasing Associate
- Accept and process deliveries of printed materials
- Inspect and unpack incoming labels and packaging materials to ensure they meet company and regulatory standards (e.g., FDA, GMP, etc.)
- Generate collection plans after incoming inspections
- Verify that all labels have correct information such as product name, lot number, revision, and other required data before use
- Verify labels and quantities against supplier packing lists and perform physical counts
- Approve labels for use in production after inspection, ensuring they meet the required specifications
- Print, verify, approve and issue master shipper labels as needed per production schedule
- Maintain accurate and detailed records of inspections, including any deviations or non-conformance reports (NCR)
- Ensure compliance with all internal and external labeling requirements, including health and safety standards
- Conduct regular checks to identify any issues related to label quality, printing errors, or material defects
- Collaborate with production and quality teams to address issues or discrepancies in labeling. Communicate inspection findings to supervisors and suggest corrective actions
- Manage label inventory, ensuring that labels are stored properly in a temperature-controlled environment and are available for production needs in their proper locations
- Stay updated on industry regulations and company policies related to labeling and packaging
- Perform monthly cycle counts
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand or sit for extended periods
- Ability to lift up to 30 lbs. repeatedly and occasionally up to 50 lbs.
- Must be able to stand for extended periods, bend, stoop, and reach in various directions
- Must be able to climb ladders and stairs
- Must be able to handle machinery to reach labels on top locations at different heights
- Ability to push and pull items as necessary
- Manual dexterity for handling small labels and packaging materials
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Associate degree in a related field preferred
- Previous experience in quality assurance, labeling, or packaging, ideally in a regulated industry (e.g., pharmaceuticals, food, or manufacturing)
- Strong attention to detail and ability to detect errors
- Familiarity with quality control standards such as GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) and FDA regulations
- Basic knowledge of document control and inventory management
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Proficient in basic computer applications such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal in English
- Fluency in Spanish is a plus
- Forklift experience preferred
- Working knowledge of Oracle and Agile
Benefits
- Medical & Dental Benefits
- Vision
- 401(k) Matching
- Group Life Insurance
- Flex Spending Accounts
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Tuition Assistance
- Corporate Discount Program
- Career Development Opportunities
Company overview
PL Developments is a leading American manufacturer, packager, and distributor of over-the-counter pharmaceutical products and consumer healthcare goods, founded in 1988 and headquartered in Westbury, New York. The company operates more than 1 million square feet of state-of-the-art pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities across the United States, with operations in Miami, Florida; Clinton, South Carolina; Los Angeles, California; and Westbury, New York. PL Developments specializes in producing private label store brand equivalents for major national retailers, offering over 450 unique products across multiple healthcare categories including pain relief, cough and cold medications, digestive health items, vitamins and supplements, and diagnostic products. The company employs approximately 1,100 people and maintains strict FDA compliance and current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) across all its facilities. PL Developments serves nearly every major retailer in the United States, including Walmart, CVS, Walgreens, Target, Costco, and Dollar General, providing high-quality, affordable alternatives to national brand products. The company has expanded its capabilities through strategic acquisitions, including Aaron Industries for liquid dose products and Health-Chem Diagnostics for point-of-care diagnostic products, positioning itself as a comprehensive solution provider in the consumer healthcare market.