Career Opportunities: 1st shift Inspector-RM (5649)

FALL CREEK FARM & NURSERY; Ashland (AL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellborn Cabinet, Inc. is seeking an entry-level Quality Control Inspector in Ashland, AL. The role focuses on ensuring product quality, color consistency, and adherence to specifications in a high-volume cabinet manufacturing setting.

The ideal candidate will have basic high school education, strong attention to detail, and the ability to follow safety guidelines while working in a fast-paced environment. Training will cover ticketing, part inspection, and communication with supervisors.

Qualifications

• High School, GED, or equivalent experience.
• Ability to plan, prioritize and manage time effectively.
• Strong attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Commitment to safety guidelines and procedures.
• Willingness to work flexible manufacturing hours.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area.
• Identify defects and ensure fixes are applied.
• Ensure tickets and paperwork accompany items correctly.
• Participate in toolbox meetings to address problems and achievements.
• Judge wood color and match color standards.
• Stop the line if persistent quality issues arise.

Skills

Planning

Prioritization

Time management

Safety compliance

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Education

High School or GED

Tools

Orbital sander

Tape measure

Air hose

Computer & scanner

Job description

Requisition ID5649-Posted09/01/2026-QUALITY CONTROL-Ashland-Manufacturing Ops-Entry-Level-0 - 10%

Since 1961, the Wellborn family has owned and operated Wellborn Cabinet, Inc. The goal is to provide kitchen and bath cabinets crafted by dedicated Wellborn employees with the utmost quality and care. Today, over 55 years later, the product line has broadened to include cabinetry and storage solutions to help maximize the total home living space. The Inspector’s commitment to delivering high quality products with perfect finishes, contributes to the overall success of Wellborn Cabinet, Inc. The ideal candidate’s knowledge of wood fiber removal techniques, strong appreciation for internal and external customer service, and success in a fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing environment will help continue to make Wellborn Cabinet, Inc. the most valued provider of permanent home cabinets designed for a lifetime of gracious living.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Preparation – maintains a safe, clean, and organized work area.
• Ensures defects are recognized to be fixed.
• Confirms tickets and paperwork are with the correct items
• Participate in Daily/weekly toolbox meetings to address problems and achievements.
• Distinguishes wood color variations to ensure wood matches the color standards.
• Judges wood color based on color standards
• Notifies production lead person of a problem or issue.
• Stops the line if a quality problem persists.

Rough Mill & Sanding Line

• Records the number of each job on a notepad to track the number of items per ticket and to ensure accuracy.
• Cleans items by using an air nozzle to ensure raw materials are dust free before going to the paint lines.
• Checks for known defects, records, and removes the part off the line (if defective).
• Interprets drawings to verify part specification (Rough Mill)

Tools, Machinery, and Equipment:

• Safety – Safety glasses and ear plugs.
• Safety – Safety glasses and ear plugs.
• Air hose and nozzle (depending on department)
• Orbital hand sander (depending on department)
• Tape measure
• Computer and scanner (depending on department)

Additional Duties and Responsibilities:

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the Inspector position and it is not intended to be an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position. Additional duties may be assigned by the manager.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Demonstrated skills in planning, prioritizing and time management.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and complete on a timely basis.
• Ability to stay-on-task, follow safety guidelines and work process procedures.
• Good interpersonal skills, ability to work well with others
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• A desire for learning and professional growth.
• Good communication skills – communication with Department Supervisor/Lead person

Education and Experience

• High School, GED, or equivalent experience.

Scope and Impact:

Position has recurring work situations that involve having a high attention to detail and service results. It is important that Wellborn Cabinet, Inc. Safety protocols be followed as a guide for operational direction. Failing to follow prescribed guidelines will waste resources and adversely impact performance.

Working Conditions:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Ability to work flexible schedule, including some evenings and weekends. Employee is subject to inside working conditions with protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature change.

• Primarily works in a manufacturing environment.
• Frequently required use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear clearly.
• Frequently required to stand and walk.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually high.
• Wear safety glasses and ear plugs. Gloves (optional; company provided)

Limitations and Disclaimer:

The above position description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/ or abilities. To perform this position successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an "at-will" basis.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.