Quality Control Inspector - Flexographic & Digital Printing

Inovar Packaging • Willoughby, OH

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Control (QC) inspector is responsible for ensuring printed products meet customer specifications and internal quality standards across flexographic and digital printing processes. This role focuses on color accuracy, print consistency, material compliance, and defect prevention throughout production.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required; technical or printing-related education preferred
• 2+ years of experience in quality control within a flexographic and/or digital printing environment
• Strong understanding of printing processes, substrates, inks, coatings, and finishing
• Proficiency with color measurement tools and quality standards
• Ability to read job tickets, artwork, and specifications
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced production environment
• Good communication and documentation skills

Nice To Haves

• Experience with label, packaging, or commercial printing
• Knowledge of GMP or FDA-regulated printing environments
• Familiarity with variable data printing and digital workflows
• Basic understanding of color management systems and profiles

Responsibilities

• Inspect printed materials for quality, accuracy, and consistency during setup, run, and post-production
• Verify color accuracy using spectrophotometers, densitometers, and visual standards (e.g., Delta E, density, dot gain)
• Approve press set-ups for flexographic and digital presses prior to production runs
• Monitor and document print quality, defects, and corrective actions
• Identify issues such as color variation, registration errors, banding, streaking, ghosting, and plate or substrate defects
• Collaborate with press operators, prepress, and production teams to resolve quality issues quickly
• Ensure compliance with customer specifications, GMP standards, and internal SOPs
• Maintain accurate quality records, inspection logs, and reports
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and root-cause analysis
• Assist with calibration and maintenance of quality measurement equipment

Benefits

• Competitive pay and a bonus program
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short/long-term disability
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with generous company match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Tuition Assistance
• Growth opportunities within a rapidly expanding company

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees