Quality Control Inspector - 2nd Shift

Company: Drug Plastics and Glass Co. Inc.
Location: Boyertown
Posted on: February 18, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Join the Drug Plastics Family as our Quality Control Inspector! This is an hourly, third shift position working Monday thru Friday 3:00pm-11:30pm. The Quality Control Inspector is responsible for inspecting finished products and completing required forms documenting the completion and results of the inspections. Perks of working at Drug Plastics? Clean environment, sign-on and retention bonus, Vacation, Sick and Holiday time off, and eligible for benefits the 1st of the month following hire! Commitment to Sustainability: All plants 100% renewable/carbon-free sourced energy. Voluntarily disclose our environmental data through CDP’s platform Reduced scope 1 and scope 2 emissions by over 90% since 2015. Committed to net-zero emissions by 2050. Major Areas of Responsibility Include Complete QC inspection rounds in a ‘timely fashion’, conducting four (4) inspections per machine per shift while saving appropriate samples per customer specifications. Approve production set-ups prior to the start of production to assure that the product meets critical specifications. Re-approve the production set-up on any machine on which production has been suspended for 2 or more hours. Check appropriate number of samples and perform all measurements as specified on Product Quality Cards. Accurately measure product with micrometers, calipers, scales and other measuring instruments. Enter measurements into the daily inspection reports and/or the computer in the Quality Control office. Visually check the color of products. Use a spectrophotometer to verify products’ compliance with light transmission specifications. Perform measurement of products on optical comparator as required. Randomly select samples of specified products for inspection of product quality, flame treatment, proper carton and packing usage, proper labeling and adherence to all customer specifications. Review master Set-Up Checklist to assure that the information contained is complete and correct, and if the bottle meets specifications give written approval for production operations to begin. Respond to quality control related questions from Packer/Inspectors, Mechanics, or Shift Supervisors. Specific Responsibilities Complete and provide to supervisor all required daily QC inspection reports. If the product, its packaging, or labeling fails to meet specifications, the circumstance is to be documented on an Inspection Report and 320 Summary Report, and the appropriate supervisors are to be notified. Samples of any questionable defective product, packaging or labeling materials are to be saved for review by the Quality Manager. When doing a random sampling of product, if product is found to not meet specifications, a 100% re-inspection must be called. If appropriate notify supervisors, sorting room and other required personnel to accomplish this task. Examine product presented by Process Mechanics and/or Supervisors for approval to eliminate 320 or No Pack conditions, and determine whether product meets specifications. Notify Quality Manager if additional information if required, such as PQS sheets or product drawings, to fully accomplish the inspection on any new or existing product. Check current Inspector Reports for accurate information and prepare Inspector Reports for the following day’s activities and upcoming set-ups. Effectively and fully communicate any problems regarding quality issues to the Quality Inspector on the upcoming shift. Maintain all areas around equipment and work areas in a clean and organized manner. Perform light housekeeping duties in Quality Control office. Undertake personal responsibility to become, and remain fully qualified to perform all aspects of the position as outlined in the Job Competencies for the Position of Quality Inspector. Relieve Packer/Inspectors and Sorting Room personnel as required. Follow safety guidelines, Company policies and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs). Other duties as assigned. Job Requirements Good mathematical skills to perform calculations adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing whole numbers, fractions and decimals. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and written. Ability to read and interpret instructional materials. Intermediate computer skills. Demonstrated ability to make well thought out decisions and ensures appropriate courses of action are taken. Ability to work in a fast-paced working environment and under pressure. Vision must be correctable to ’20-20’ to read all necessary work related materials and visually identify defects in products being produced. Must be able to perceive and accurately identify differences in colors and shadings. Hearing acuity sufficient to understand spoken instructions or phone conversations in a factory environment. Ability to work overtime (OT) as required. Education and Experience 3 to 5 years previous experience in a manufacturing environment preferred. Minimum 3 years experience as a Quality Inspector. Plastics industry experience a plus. Physical Demands These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people to perform with disabilities to perform the described essential functions as long as no undue hardship is put upon the Company. Manual dexterity and repetitive use of hands. While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to talk and hear. The work performed by the employee is indoors. The employee is required to sit and walk for approximately 1/3 of the portion of the job, while the other 2/3 the employee is required to stand for the job. The employee must have good motor skills and be able to continuously lift and carry 5lbs. The employee must be able to occasionally lift and carry 55 lbs. The employee is required to occasionally bend and reach above shoulder level, as well as turn, twist, pull, and push. Vision abilities for this job include close vision. Drug Plastics & Glass Company Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, veteran, or disability status. IND1

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