Apparel Quality Control Inspector

Champro; Bannockburn (IL); On-site; USD 27,552 - 31,684; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K

Profit sharing

Paid time off

Gym membership reimbursement

Job summary

A sporting goods company in Bannockburn is seeking an Apparel Quality Control Inspector to ensure product quality through detailed inspections and defect identification. The role involves inspecting garments, conducting pre-production checks, and collaborating with the product management team. Candidates should possess strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to work efficiently both alone and in a team. A full-time position with various benefits is offered, including health and wellness programs.

Qualifications

• Must be able to stand for long periods and lift boxes up to 30 lbs.
• Strong attention to detail required for accurate inspections.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality control inspections on apparel products.
• Inspect garments for defects and communicate issues to supervisor.
• Conduct pre-production inspections and check measures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organization

Efficiency

Teamwork

Sewing or fabrics experience

Computer proficiency

Good communication

Bilingual in Spanish

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Base pay range

$20.00/hr - $23.00/hr

About Us

Champro® is a privately‑owned sporting goods and apparel manufacturer that has been in business for 30+ years. We deliver high‑value, traditional & innovative athletic equipment and apparel via outstanding, integrity‑driven customer service. Our business philosophy is focused on our customers and we take pride in providing them with the best overall values in team sports products.

Position

As an Apparel Quality Control Inspector, you will be an essential part of the quality control and product development teams. You will become an expert in how to inspect apparel products, which includes taking precise and repeatable measurements, checking for defects in production and materials, and confirming that product meets desired specifications. In our busy environment, it is a “must” to be an organized and flexible multi‑tasker as we work efficiently to meet the needs of our customers and internal team.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality control inspections on our apparel product line
  • Take and record measurements
  • Inspect garments for sewing or fabric defects
  • Check apparel products against technical specification packets
  • Perform color evaluations
  • Communicate issues to supervisor so follow‑up inspections can be organized
  • Separate defective garments and classify them for rework if possible
• Pre‑production inspections
  • Check measurements
  • Communicate results to product management team
• Address non‑conforming product that can be fixed
  • Wash dirty or stained product to get it back into stock
  • Assign work to applicable re‑work team
• Provide support on projects related to apparel quality control as needed

Qualifications

• Attention to detail
• Move efficiently
• Be organized
• Be precise
• Work well individually and as a part of a team
• Experience with sewing or fabrics or clothing
• Computer‑proficient: Email and Microsoft Office (Excel)
• Good communicator
• Bilingual in Spanish is a plus
• Ability to stand for lengthy periods of time and lift boxes up to 30 lbs
• Willing to learn and take on new tasks as needed

Company Culture

We are proud to offer eligible associates a full‑range of benefits including medical, dental, vision and life insurance, as well as short‑term and long‑term disability, 401K, Profit Sharing, paid time off, holidays, and reimbursement toward gym membership fees. A collaborative atmosphere working together to exceed our customers’ expectations, as well as, an Equal Opportunity Employer bringing together diverse individuals to develop new and innovative solutions.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Quality Assurance

Industries

Sporting Goods Manufacturing