Quality Control Inspector

About the role

This position is responsible for maintaining quality assurance processes, testing products, and recording and analyzing results gathered during product development and production. The main objective is to ensure that production or manufacturing processes and products meet the quality specifications laid down by the company and customers’ standards. Quality Control Inspectors report any problems to the Production Manager while following company work and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Test materials and finished products to ensure they conform to all applicable customer and company standards across the three stages of production (before, in-process, and final).
• Carry out inspections to meet the standard set by the organization and focus on corrective actions to ensure products meet required specifications.
• Collect regular samples for analysis at the laboratory.
• Work with the Quality Control Supervisor regarding specific details relating to product information and production.
• Ensure measuring equipment is functioning properly and call for repairs where equipment is faulty.
• Approve finished products for onward shipment to the customer.
• Work with management to ensure that only quality products are produced.
• Find solutions to customer complaints and feedback.
• Remove defective products discovered during the production process.
• Monitor every stage of production to avoid product defects.
• Write reports and submit a copy to management.
• Record test results as required.
• Conduct proper assessment of suppliers when needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in line inspection or other related work, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Computer skills: Microsoft Office 365 including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.
• Ability to manage files and records effectively.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities.
• In-depth understanding of chemical composition, structure, properties of different substances, and chemical reactions.
• Thorough understanding of methods and processes involved in manufacturing.
• Aptitude for math and knowledge about measurement and test equipment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate across all levels of the organization.
• Organizational skills and attention to detail; must be able to follow instructions.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3 years of quality inspection experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to operate laboratory testing equipment.

Work Environment

The position is located in a production shop floor and quality lab environment. The role requires working a 12-hour schedule during the day (6am to 6pm) or night (6pm to 6am) on a 2-2-3 or other designated shift schedule. Overtime may be required based on business conditions.

While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is moderate with occasional loud noise. The employee is frequently required to talk, hear, walk, sit, and stand, and occasionally required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel, or crawl. The employee continually works near moving mechanical parts and may occasionally be exposed to fumes, airborne particles, or toxic chemicals. Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Health & Safety Requirements

• Perform job functions in a safe manner.
• Wear all Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required by Company policy for the job being performed.
• Know and follow established job-specific and facility-wide safety and health procedures and rules.
• Actively participate in safety and health training and demonstrate competency based on training received.
• Bring safety and health issues, unsafe acts, and safety suggestions to management’s attention or correct those you can upon observation.

Benefits

• Multiple benefit plans to choose from based on you and/or your family’s needs, beginning the 1st of the month following date of hire.
• 401(k) eligibility after 90 days.
• Vacation and Holiday pay.
• Training opportunities.