Fabric Inspector

Mermet USA; Cowpens (SC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Time off with pay

401(k) plan with employer matching

Paid parental leave

Wellness programs

Product discounts

Job summary

Mermet USA is seeking a fabric inspector to join the night shift. You will inspect fabric and components for defects, document readings, and ensure labeling accuracy. The role requires standing for extended periods and lifting up to 30 lbs, with a 12-hour shift from 8pm to 8am.

Candidates should have a High School Diploma or GED and 1–2 years in a similar role, strong communication, and time management skills. 401(k) with employer matching and other benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1–2 years experience in a similar fabric inspection role preferred.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to manage time.

Responsibilities

• Inspect fabric and components for defects according to production orders and procedures.
• Identify deviations, flaws, holes, or shade differences and classify by quality.
• Load fabric onto inspection frame and document readings accurately.
• Label pieces correctly and enter information into the database.

Skills

Excellent communication

Time management

Physical stamina

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Hunter Douglas is the world’s leading manufacturer of window coverings and a major manufacturer of architectural products. We are a brand that you know and trust. With more than 100 years of innovation, we’ve defined our industry with proprietary products that deliver revolutionary style and functionality and can be found in millions of homes and commercial buildings globally.

As a member of the Hunter Douglas family of brands, Mermet is the leading innovator of sun control textiles. Our care for people propels us to design only the highest quality fabrics to comfortably control environments and create better places to live, work, and visit. At Mermet, we are committed to advancing the technology of shading solutions. Meet the brand driving an industry forward!

We are searching for candidates that are driven, intelligent, creative, and entrepreneurial. By offering challenging and accelerated opportunities for growth, powered by a shared hunger for success, we create a space for your career to thrive. In return for your expertise, we are committed to providing competitive and robust total compensation and benefit packages to ensure you feel valued. Our dream is to become the fastest growing, most loved, window covering company in the world. What’s yours?

Position Overview

Fabric inspector inspects manufactured components, ready-madesolar fabric to ensure compliance with quality standards and to identify defects ordeviations from specifications and in order to classify them according to their quality.

Hours of work

This is a Night Shift position with 12-hour shifts from 8pm to 8am. The normal work hours for this position are 12 hour rotating shifts. Over timemight be required.

What you'll do

• Inspect – Look, measure allowance, trim threads for various sizes and quantity ofproducts following production orders and proper inspecting procedures.
• Identify and set aside any fabric deviation, flaw, hole, shade, or workmanshipdefect.
• Load and sew fabric onto the inspection frame with a tugger.
• Must be able to maintain and understand quality requirements for each piece.
• Material labeling – Appropriately mark, identify, and label all pieces as requiredand enter information into a data base.
• Pre-wrap the rolls after being inspecting.
• Daily cleanliness task of area and tools – Maintain a safe, clean, and orderlyworkstation.
• Inspect and complete all paperwork for fabric and prepare for shipping.
• Inspect and complete all paperwork for fabric and prepare for shipping.Record readings for inspections and download into computer, will be responsiblefor entering timely and accurate data in the database.
• 12 hours shifts. You will be expected to stand for extended periods of time. Thisis not a sit-down position.
• All other duties as assigned

Who you are

• High School Diploma or GED
• At least 1-2 years experience working in a similar position / environment
• Have excellent communication skills
• Have the ability to manage your time
• Ability to lift, carry, and/or move up to 30 lbs.
• Ability to frequently stand, forward reach, and lift as needed
• Have the ability to work in an environment where the temperature varies in range

What's in it for you?

• Hourly base salary range: $18 + $2 Shift Differential
• A company culture that prioritizes internal development and professional growth
• Time off with pay
• 401(k) plan with a degree of employer matching
• Paid parental leave
• Wellness programs and product discounts

Please note, all offers presented to candidates are carefully crafted to ensure market competitiveness, equity, and reflect the individual candidate’s education, experience, skills and potential.