Warehouse Quality Inspector

Quality Inspector
Job Type: Contract to Hire
Pay: $16/hour
Hours: Monday – Friday, hours may vary
Overtime and weekends may be required

Job Summary
We’re looking for a motivated, detail-oriented Quality Inspector to help ensure products meet quality standards before they leave our warehouse! In this hands-on role, you’ll inspect incoming and outgoing materials, verify shipment accuracy, identify damaged or non-conforming products, and maintain accurate quality records. You'll work closely with warehouse team members and management to help prevent shipping errors, maintain inventory accuracy, and ensure products are in excellent condition for distribution. The ideal candidate is organized, dependable, and takes pride in catching the small details that make a big difference.

Responsibilities

Perform initial, in-process, and final product inspections to ensure quality standards are met.
Conduct receiving, shipping, and dock audits to verify product condition and shipment accuracy.
Inspect materials for damage, defects, incorrect labeling, or other quality concerns.
Identify and prevent damaged or non-conforming products from being shipped.
Scan outbound shipments to verify accuracy and compliance with quality procedures.
Review work orders, packaging specifications, and shipment documentation for accuracy.
Complete required quality inspection forms, audit reports, and 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 additional duties as assigned.


Qualifications

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Ability to read, interpret, and understand work orders and packaging specifications.
Good organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Comfortable working in a fast-paced warehouse environment and meeting deadlines.
Ability to work effectively with a diverse team of coworkers and management.
Dependable attendance and a strong work ethic.
Ability to recognize warehouse warning signals, including alarms, horns, and equipment alerts, to maintain a safe working environment.
Comfortable standing and walking for extended periods throughout the shift.
Capable of frequent bending, stooping, reaching, and moving throughout warehouse and shipping areas.
Safely lift and handle materials weighing up to 50 lbs.
Comfortable performing repetitive inspection, scanning, and material-handling tasks.
Ability to work safely around forklifts, conveyors, trucks, and other warehouse equipment.

Preferred Qualifications

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