Quality Assurance Technician (Nights)

About the role

We're seeking a Quality Assurance Technician (Nights) to join our manufacturing team in Raleigh, NC. This position plays a crucial role in ensuring the quality and consistency of our premium trading cards.

Responsibilities

• Inspect products throughout production to verify quality standards and customer specifications.
• Review production documentation and job tickets to ensure inspection accuracy.
• Identify, document, and communicate quality issues while supporting corrective actions.
• Perform quality audits and maintain inspection reports and production records.
• Validate manufacturing processes at critical control points and monitor product consistency.
• Work closely with production teams to minimize waste and improve overall product quality.
• Follow ISO standards, safety procedures, and company quality requirements.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• 1–2 years of experience in quality inspection, manufacturing, production, printing, packaging, or industrial operations preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to product quality.
• Experience using Microsoft Office and manufacturing systems (MIS) is preferred.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while maintaining accuracy.

Qualifications

• Passion for Cards: Help produce world-class trading cards by ensuring exceptional product quality from start to finish.
• Dedicated to Quality and Safety: Maintain strict adherence to quality standards, ISO procedures, and workplace safety requirements.
• Building Relationships: Collaborate with production teams to identify and resolve quality issues quickly.
• Integrity and Respect: Deliver accurate inspections, documentation, and professional communication every day.
• Challenging the Expected: Look for opportunities to improve inspection methods, reduce defects, and enhance manufacturing quality.

Benefits

Competitive hourly pay + comprehensive benefits package including:

• A highly competitive compensation "above the industry" commensurate with experience which includes an annual incentive bonus plan
• 100% Employer-paid medical, dental base plan, vision, life/AD&D, and short-term and long-term disability, while subsidizing premiums for medical, dental, and vision for employee dependents
• 401(k) Plan with up to a 6% (dollar for dollar) Employer match
• Health Savings/Flexible Spending Account options
• Paid time off, including 10 company-paid holidays, plus 1 floating holiday
• Employee Assistance Program
• Comprehensive relocation package available for qualified candidates

Why Join MPG?

Mission-driven, innovative, and growing, MPG is the world's largest producer of trading cards. We offer competitive pay, outstanding benefits, career advancement opportunities, and the chance to work on products recognized around the globe.