Quality Inspector

The Quality Inspector is responsible for supporting 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 enhance 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.

• Quality inspection and control.
• Sample testing and data entry.
• Experience in quality assurance and visual inspection.
• Laboratory and chemistry knowledge.
• Strong attention to detail and decision-making skills.
• Proactive with the initiative to follow through on tasks.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and time management skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Previous experience in a laboratory or food manufacturing environment preferred.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple assignments.

The role involves moderate standing, walking, reaching, climbing, stacking, and lifting in manufacturing settings that are loud, with strong odors and varying temperatures. The position also requires working in a laboratory setting with chemicals of varying hazards, and the environment can smell heavily like spices.

Job Type & Location

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

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $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)

This is a fully onsite position in Jessup,MD.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 21, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.