Quality Control Specialist

About the role

The Quality Control Specialist is responsible for performing quality control checks on all outgoing materials and products prior to shipment. This role ensures that lumber, trim, doors, trusses, and related components are accurate, complete, and meet company and customer specifications before being loaded for delivery to the field.

Responsibilities

• Develop standardized production, quality, logistics, and inventory standards
• Identify potential risks before they become a problem, focusing on root cause analysis and preventive action
• Perform internal and external quality audits and compile detailed reports of findings
• Build a strong team through coaching, mentoring, specific training and performance evaluations
• Inspect lumber, trim, doors, trusses, and other building materials for quality, accuracy, and damage
• Verify materials match work orders, design specs, and shipping documentation
• Ensure proper counts, dimensions, and configurations prior to loading
• Identify and communicate defects, inconsistencies, or missing items to production or leadership
• Confirm loads are properly staged and ready for safe transport
• Maintain inspection records and documentation as required
• Collaborate with production, materials, help desk, and logistics teams to resolve discrepancies

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent experience in Quality Control, Risk Management, or Inventory Auditing
• 5+ years' relevant work experience
• Highly organized with excellent attention to detail
• Basic knowledge of construction materials and truss components preferred
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Ability to read and interpret work orders, prints, or material lists
• Good communication and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in a manufacturing or yard environment