New · posted Nov 5
Medline · Medical Devices
Quality Control Inspector I (2nd Shift)
- Waukegan, IL
- On-site
- Full-time
- Associate & Specialist
The role
Responsible for the inspection of raw materials and finished goods (including medical products) using manual, visual, measurement and/or test equipment following company established procedures. Complete required documentation to record quality inspections results. Provide disposition for the inspected product and ensure adequate inventory control. Ensure compliance with established quality procedures and company policy.
What you need
Education
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
Work Experience
- At least 1 year of quality control experience in a regulated industry
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
- Basic math skills including fractional to decimal conversions.
- Position requires:
- Working in hot and cold environments and at heights.
- Sitting, walking or standing for prolonged periods, with frequent bending and kneeling.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to prioritize quickly in a fast paced manufacturing environment.
- Ability to process all relevant details, understanding and prioritizing their importance and drawing concise conclusions.
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.).
- Basic knowledge of quality regulations such as GMP, GDP, ISO, or 21CFR 820, 210 - 211.
Work Experience
- At least 1 year of quality control experience in medical device and/or drug manufacturing setting.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
- Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Medline Industries, LP, and its subsidiaries, offer a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.
The anticipated salary range for this position:
$20.25 - $29.25 Hourly
The actual salary will vary based on applicant’s location, education, experience, skills, and abilities. Medline will not pay less than the applicable minimum wage or salary threshold.
Our benefit package includes health insurance, life and disability, 401(k) contributions, paid time off, etc., for employees working 30 or more hours per week on average. For roles where employees work less than 30 hours per week, benefits include 401(k) contributions, paid time off, as well as access to the Employee Assistance Program, Employee Resource Groups and the Employee Service Corp. For a more comprehensive list of our benefits please click here.
We’re dedicated to creating a Medline where everyone feels they belong and can grow their career. We strive to do this by seeking diversity in all forms, acting inclusively, and ensuring that people have tools and resources to perform at their best. Explore our Belonging page here.
What you'll do
- Perform in-process inspection and testing of finished goods and/or raw materials manufactured by or for Medline Industries. Read and understand company procedures for specific materials inspections. Complete inspection documentation per applicable inspection procedures. Identify errors and omissions for correction.
- Operate test equipment and perform simple measurement activities per applicable standard operating procedures. Equipment may include tools such as a ruler, caliper, micrometer, scales, etc. Read and understand company procedures for specific test equipment operation.
- Identify defects and initiate non-conforming material reports during in-process and final inspections per pre-established company policy or Accepted Quality Limits (AQL).
- Communicate effectively with business partners such as quality assurance, warehouse, maintenance, and/or manufacturing groups. Commutation includes but is not limited to inspection defects, issuance of non-conforming reports, inspection prioritization or any concerns associated to the product quality.
- Verify and/or approve line start-up and equipment applicable requirements per company-established procedures when applicable.
Pay and benefits
$42,120 – $60,840 a year
Employer provided$20.25 – $29.25 an hour · yearly at 2,080 hours (40 a week)
How this comparesHealth insurance
Life and disability insurance
401(k) contributions
Paid time off
Continuing education and training
Where you'll work
Waukegan, ILOn-siteOpen in Maps (opens in a new tab)
More jobs in Waukegan, ILEqual opportunity, accessibility and legal noticesMedline's statements, word for word
Medline Industries, LP is an equal opportunity employer. Medline evaluates qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, neurodivergence, protected veteran status, marital or family status, caregiver responsibilities, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Job intelligence
The context around this role
Live data · November 5, 2026
Salary intelligence
How the pay compares
This role's midpoint is 7% above the US median for Quality Inspection roles at this level.
This roleEmployer provided
Associate & Specialist roles in the US51 roles publishing pay
| Annual base pay | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| This role | $42,120 | — | $60,840 |
| All US (middle half) | $46,000 | $48,000 | $51,750 |
This role: Medline's own published range, converted to a year at 2,080 hours. Comparisons: the base pay employers published on open Quality Inspection roles at the same level on Regulatory Jobs, November 5, 2026. Nothing is estimated.
Career trajectory
Where this role sits in Quality Inspection
The general path across 93 open Quality Inspection roles on Regulatory Jobs, with the titles they carry most. Not Medline's own promotion track.
Skills DNA
What this role leans on
How many of the posting's 25 duty, requirement and summary lines touch each area. The posting's emphasis, not a proficiency score.
- Documentation and SOPs6
- GMP and compliance5
- Lab testing and methods3
- Investigations and CAPA2
- Collaboration and leadership2
- Data and digital systems1
Regulatory intelligence
The rules, regulations and standards behind this role
The regulations, guidance and standards that govern Quality Inspection work in medical devices, led by the one this posting names, each linked to the agency or standards body that publishes it.
- FDA21 CFR Part 820 (QMSR)(official source, opens in a new tab)FDA quality management system regulation for medical devices, aligned with ISO 13485Named in the posting
- ISOISO 2859-1(official source, opens in a new tab)Sampling procedures for inspection by attributes (AQL sampling plans)
- ISOISO 13485(official source, opens in a new tab)Quality management systems for medical devices
- ISOISO 14971(official source, opens in a new tab)Application of risk management to medical devices
- ISOISO/IEC 17025(official source, opens in a new tab)Competence of testing and calibration laboratories
- ISOISO 11607-1(official source, opens in a new tab)Packaging for terminally sterilized medical devices
- ISOISO 10993-1(official source, opens in a new tab)Biological evaluation of medical devices within a risk management process
- ISOISO 11737-1(official source, opens in a new tab)Determination of the microbial population (bioburden) on medical devices
- ISOISO 14644-1(official source, opens in a new tab)Cleanroom air cleanliness classification by particle concentration
- FDA21 CFR Part 803(official source, opens in a new tab)Medical device reporting of deaths, serious injuries and malfunctions
- FDA21 CFR Part 806(official source, opens in a new tab)Reports of medical device corrections and removals
- FDA21 CFR Part 830 (UDI)(official source, opens in a new tab)Unique device identification and the GUDID database
- FDA21 CFR Part 11(official source, opens in a new tab)FDA rules for electronic records and electronic signatures
- FDA21 CFR Part 801(official source, opens in a new tab)FDA labeling requirements for medical devices
- ISOISO 15223-1(official source, opens in a new tab)Symbols for medical device labels and labeling
- EUEU MDR (Regulation 2017/745)(official source, opens in a new tab)The EU Medical Device Regulation: CE marking, technical documentation, vigilance
Company hiring pulse
Medline on Regulatory Jobs
- 61
- Open roles
- 45
- Distinct roles
- 19
- Locations
By discipline
- Quality52 85%
- Regulatory8 13%
- Clinical1 2%
By level
- Associate & Specialist40 66%
- Senior & Principal15 25%
- Manager3 5%
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Quality Control Inspector I (2nd Shift) at Medline
Open until filled. $42K–$61K a year, employer provided.