Quality Control Associate
For over 35 years, UA Brands has been synonymous with fashion-forward specialty apparel for the medical and culinary professions. We support our valued customers—true heroes giving back with every shift. Our culture includes a long history of philanthropy and community support, built on collaborating not merely as coworkers, but as family and friends.
About the role
As a Quality Control Associate, you will execute planned quality control inspections on goods in adherence to company quality standard requirements. You will be responsible for the daily processes involved with the quality evaluation of inbound container shipments and quality callouts from returns, embroidery, customer service, retail, and corporate. The team processes all quality evaluations within AQL standards and Inventory Control requirements. You will report evaluations and work directly with third-party quality service providers when needed.
Responsibilities
- Follows standards and methods for inspection, testing, and evaluation.
- Follows sampling procedures and designs.
- Completes forms and instructions for recording, evaluating, and reporting quality and reliability data.
- Interfaces with all departments to assist in the coordination and resolving of quality-related problems.
- Follows methods and procedures for disposition of non-conforming material.
- Provides computerized status reports describing progress and concerns related to inspection activities, non-conforming items, and/or other items related to the quality of the process, material, or product.
- Maintains a working knowledge of the latest styles and specifications of products for examination methods.
- Must be willing to operate powered equipment.
Requirements
- Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner.
- Basic PC skills including proficient typing, mouse usage, account navigation, Excel, and Outlook.
- Writes clearly and informatively; presents numerical data effectively; able to read and interpret written information.
- Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time.
- Adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent changes, delays, or unexpected events.
- Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently.
- Meets productivity standards; completes work in a timely manner; strives to increase productivity while maintaining accuracy and quality.
Physical demands
- Walk up to 5 miles a day.
- Stand, walk, or sit for long periods of time.
- Crouch, kneel, or crawl (occasionally).
- Lift, push, or pull up to 40 pounds.
- Handle noisy conditions.
Pay
- Earn $0.75 more per hour for evening shifts.
- Earn $2.00 more per hour for weekend shifts.
Must be able to work Saturdays and Sundays, as needed.
Benefits
- Flexible scheduling.
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Pharmacy Coverage.
- Life/AD&D Insurance.
- Employee Assistance Program – support for everyday challenges.
- Extensive 401(k) plan with company matching – save for your future.
- Short & Long Term Disability – Company Paid.
- Accident, Hospital Care, and Critical Illness Insurance – protect your income.
- Holiday Pay.
- Paid Time Off – life balance.
- Volunteer Time Off – make an impact.
- Employee Discount Program.
- Referral Program – get paid to work with friends.
- Free work “uniform” tops provided.
- Regular social activities and events – mandatory fun.
Our distribution center is located at 777 Douglas Hill Road, Suite 100, Lithia Springs, GA 30122.