Quality Inspector

The Quality Inspector supports daily operations by performing critical sampling, inspection, and basic testing of spices and seasonings in a production environment. This role ensures product integrity and quality by monitoring critical control points and verifying compliance with company and regulatory food safety standards and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs). The Quality Inspector plays a vital role in identifying deviations and supporting corrective actions that contribute to the enhancement of quality manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Perform sampling and basic physical and organoleptic testing of spices and seasonings in lab and production environments.
• Ensure accurate label and weight verification of raw materials and finished product packaging on production lines.
• Monitor and conduct checks of metal detection control points during production to ensure proper function.
• Verify correct information and labeling of staged ingredients for production of seasoning formulations.
• Ensure adherence to GMPs, GLPs, and food safety standards.
• Document and report all deviations and non-conformances to operations leads and QC supervisors.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of work environment.
• Perform other duties as requested in support of the department and company business needs.

• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong decision-making skills based on training and experience.
• Proactive, with initiative to follow through on tasks to resolution.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple assignments.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous experience in a laboratory or food manufacturing environment preferred.

Moderate standing, walking, reaching, climbing, stacking, and lifting are required. The role involves working in manufacturing settings consisting of loud and dusty production environments with strong odors, as well as in a laboratory setting with chemicals of varying hazards. The temperature could be hot or cold, and the environment could smell heavily like spices.

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 $17.00 - $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 Dec 5, 2025.

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.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $17 - $20