Quality Assurance Inspector (Weekend)

About the role

The Quality Assurance Inspector (Weekend) position is located in Booneville, MS. The inspector ensures daily departmental goals are met, inspects upholstered pieces/slipcovers, and supports Sutter Street Manufacturing objectives in safety, service, quality, and cost.

Responsibilities

• Practice safe work practices and demonstrate safe work habits; adhere to Personal Protective Equipment standards.
• Adhere to company policies while performing assigned duties with a positive attitude and willingness to assist others.
• Act with professional courtesy and highest integrity.
• “Clean up” covers behind upholsterers by cutting all strings and detailing pieces before inspection can begin.
• Perform daily tasks promptly and with high standards to achieve departmental and facility production goals using documented Standard Operating Procedures.
• Assure all product has consistent ½‑inch seams and meets or exceeds stated quality requirements for the style as specified by Sutter Street Manufacturing.
• Assure ticket, fabric, cushions, and pillows are correct with the PRD while performing departmental tasks safely, correctly, and quickly.
• Inspect overall appearance: standing back to visually check seams sewn straight, no dropped stitches, no puckered fabric, no fabric defects, cushion corners even side‑to‑side with tailoring correct, cushions & back filled out correctly and fit the piece, no lumps or cat tracks, assure welt is straight and even.
• Work with associates to maximize department productivity while ensuring quality and complying with all safety policies.
• Assure all decorations and labels are in the correct location.
• Suggest improvements to current techniques and processes.
• Ensure overall cleanliness of the area is maintained throughout the shift.
• After inspection, if no repairs are needed, scan the ticket and load the piece onto the conveyor belt for the next processing step.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of inspection experience in quality operations in upholstered furniture.
• Ability to stand for up to 10‑hour periods and bend and twist at waist and knees as required.
• Ability to see patterns on fabrics and color variations.
• Must be able to lift 20‑60 pounds frequently as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Basic computer skills.
• Bilingual, English and Spanish.

Skills

• Good math and reading skills.
• Experience reading and understanding production tickets.
• Ability to interpret simple instructions commonly placed in a production manual.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks in a fast‑paced environment to assure delivery requirements.
• Good communication skills – oral and written; ability to read, write, and understand English.
• Ability to keep accurate records and follow