Quality Control Inspector - 1st Shift

Join the dynamic and diverse team at Shiseido Americas, a subsidiary of the world‑renowned Shiseido Company Limited. Be a part of a portfolio of prestige beauty brands which includes Clé de Peau Beauté, Drunk Elephant, Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare, NARS, SHISEIDO and several prestige fragrance brands including Issey Miyake, Narciso Rodriguez and Tory Burch. At Shiseido Americas we value and celebrate human diversity, with a rich tapestry of employees from all backgrounds and experiences.

Headquartered in New York City with US offices and facilities located in New Jersey, Ohio, Texas and Florida, Shiseido Americas employs over 2,000 individuals in the US, Canada, and Latin America. Shiseido Americas is a hub of talent and innovation. Be inspired by the array of skills, knowledge, and integrity of your colleagues, and join our driving force as Shiseido continues its pursuit of beauty innovations for a better world.

At Shiseido Americas, we focus on our people. We strive to foster a collaborative workplace culture where creative thinking, inclusivity and unique diverse perspectives are celebrated in order to drive success for both our employees and the company as a whole. By prioritizing our team and promoting an open‑minded environment, we push the boundaries of what’s possible and bring new ideas to life.

WHERE YOU WILL WORK

Without compromising our steadfast commitment to Quality, Safety and Sustainability our manufacturing and packaging facility produces in excess of 70 MM units per year. This is a demonstration of our can‑do attitude, collaborative spirit, focus on innovation and continuous improvement mindset. Always People First!

JOB SUMMARY

This position is a part of SAI Quality Department. Under the supervision of the Quality Manager and Quality Supervisor, the QC Inspector ensures compliance with cGMP and company policies, procedures and specifications.

This position is responsible for inspection and quality evaluation of Incoming Components, WIPs and Finished Goods received or produced at Shiseido Americas East Windsor site ensuring their compliance with established Specifications/Standards.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• You will support departmental and organizational goals and objectives.
• You will perform sampling, inspection and disposition of Incoming Components, Finished Goods and WIPs by checking visual and functional aspects of the product and packaging against Product Standard and Specification using statistical sampling tools such as ISO 2859, ANSI/ASQ Z1.4 or per company’s SOP.
• You will perform product Organoleptic evaluation for Color, Odor, Texture and Appearance. If needed for evaluation, product must be applied to the skin and checked against the approved Reference Standard.
• You will conduct Line Start Up Verifications and Quality Audits of production lines as needed.
• You will maintain and update Reference Standards and Defect Range Boards. Conduct daily verification of laboratory equipment.
• You will ensure accurate inspection documentation and data entry of required information into the applicable QC Data Base, release / reject components in applicable Inventory Data Base.
• You will communicate non‑conforming results and issues to QC and Production personnel. Assist QC Manager and Supervisor in investigating and resolving quality issues and consumer complaints.
• You will monitor and review Production documentation. Submit samples to other groups as required. Store and maintain retained samples.
• You will maintain workspace in accordance with 6‑S requirements.
• You will perform other duties assigned.

WHO YOU ARE

• You are a high school graduate, preferably with some college or technical school or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• You have a minimum of 1‑3 years of experience in a Quality Control environment, preferably in cosmetics, personal care, pharma or food packaging industry with exposure to FDA and cGMP regulations.
• You have a strong working knowledge of attribute and variable inspections, ANSI/ASQ Z1.4 or ISO 2859 sampling methods.
• You have good oral and written communication skills (English language).
• You can read and interpret specifications and blueprints.
• You can use standard measuring equipment and can perform basic math calculations.
• You can see color.
• You have basic knowledge of MS‑Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• You can lift, stand or walk constantly as needed (40 lb. minimum).
• You can work independently handling large volumes of work and changing priorities as needed.
• You demonstrate interpersonal skills and positive team‑building attitude.
• You can clearly communicate with production and quality teams about quality issues found.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job, if applicable. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Employees must be able to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as required by the area of work or tasks being performed. Required PPE may include, but is not limited to, eye protection, hearing protection, safety shoes, gloves, or additional protective clothing.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee is occasionally exposed to chemical vapors, fumes or airborne particles and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Standing

1/3 to 2/3

Walking

1/3 to 2/3

Use hands to finger, handle or feel

Over 2/3

Climb or balance

Under 1/3

Reach with hands and arms

Over 2/3

Stoop, Kneel, Crouch, or Crawl

Under 1/3

Up to 10 pounds

Over 2/3

Up to 25 pounds

1/3 to 2/3

Up to 50 pounds

Under 1/3

Up to 100 pounds

Not Applicable

If this sounds like you, we want you on our team. Apply today and let’s create something beautiful!

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You may be asked to perform other duties needed to help drive to our vision, fulfill our mission and abide by our organization’s values.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

At Shiseido Americas, our pride extends beyond our rich legacy to our passionate and talented team that brings it to life every day. We recognize that without our people, innovation would not be possible. That's why we go above and beyond with our comprehensive benefits program to recognize our employees. With an array of options designed to give our employees peace of mind, our perks & benefits program is more than just a perk – it's an investment in our people’s futures. Whether you’re looking for comprehensive health coverage, retirement savings, or paid time off, our benefits have you covered! Check out a list of our Benefits and Perks offerings:

• Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Volunteer Days
• Paid Company Holidays
• 401K with 6% Company Match
• Internal & International Mobility
• Product Discounts & Annual Gratis
• Employee Led Affinity Groups
• Tuition Reimbursement

Shiseido is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other classification protected by Federal, State or Local law.

Salary (Min‑Max): $21.50–$29.50

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