Quality Inspector

Quality Inspector
Job Type: Contract to Hire
Pay: $17/hour
Hours: Monday – Friday, hours may vary
Overtime and weekends may be required

Job Summary
We’re looking for dependable, detail-oriented Quality Inspectors to join our fast-paced warehouse team! In this hands-on role, you’ll help ensure products meet quality standards before they leave our facility by inspecting materials, verifying shipment accuracy, identifying damaged or defective items, and maintaining accurate inspection records. You’ll work closely with warehouse associates and management to prevent shipping errors, resolve quality concerns, and keep daily operations running smoothly. The ideal candidate is organized, safety-minded, and takes pride in catching the small details that make a big difference in customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

Perform initial, in-process, and final product inspections to ensure materials meet established quality standards.
Conduct receiving, shipping, and dock audits to verify product condition and shipment accuracy.
Inspect products for damage, defects, incorrect labeling, and other quality concerns.
Identify and prevent damaged or non-conforming products from being shipped.
Scan outbound shipments to verify accuracy and compliance with quality control procedures.
Review work orders, packaging specifications, and shipment documentation for accuracy.
Complete required inspection forms, quality reports, and audit documentation.
Accurately record inspection results and maintain quality control logs.
Monitor inventory quantities in assigned areas and report discrepancies.
Perform operational checks to ensure warehouse procedures and quality standards are being followed.
Identify damaged products staged in outbound shipping areas and communicate concerns to management.
Report shipment scanning issues, product discrepancies, and other quality concerns promptly.
Work closely with warehouse associates, supervisors, and management to resolve quality issues.
Follow established quality control procedures to ensure products are properly handled, tracked, and controlled.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
Perform other duties as assigned


Qualifications

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Ability to read, interpret, and understand work orders and packaging specifications.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to meet deadlines.
Comfortable working in a fast-paced warehouse environment.
Ability to work independently and collaborate with a diverse team.
Dependable attendance and a strong work ethic.
Comfortable standing, walking, bending, stooping, and reaching for extended periods throughout the shift.
Safely lift and handle materials weighing up to 50 lbs.
Ability to recognize warehouse warning signals, including alarms, horns, and equipment alerts, to maintain a safe working environment.
Comfortable working safely around forklifts, conveyors, trucks, and other warehouse equipment.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous experience in quality inspection, quality control, or warehouse auditing.
Experience working in a warehouse, distribution, or manufacturing environment.
Familiarity with outbound shipment scanning, inventory verification, and quality documentation.