Fabric Inspector

Mermet; South Carolina; On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with employer matching

Paid parental leave

Wellness programs

Product discounts

Job summary

Mermet, part of the Hunter Douglas family, is seeking a fabric inspector to inspect manufactured components and solar fabric for quality, with 12-hour night shifts from 8pm to 4am.

You will load and sew fabric on the inspection frame, identify defects, label pieces, enter data, and maintain a clean, safe workstation. Minimum 1–2 years' experience and a HS diploma are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1–2 years of experience in a similar role.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Attention to detail and time management.
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and tolerate varying temperatures.

Responsibilities

• Inspect fabric and ensure conformance to quality standards.
• Identify deviations and classify by quality.
• Label, document, and enter inspection data into the database.
• Load and sew fabric onto the inspection frame using a tugger.
• Maintain a clean, safe workstation and complete paperwork for shipping.
• Stand for 12-hour night shifts and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Fabric inspection

Quality control

Attention to detail

Data entry

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Inspection frame

Tugger

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-made solar fabric to ensure compliance with quality standards and to identify defects or deviations 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 4am. The normal work hours for this position are 12 hour rotating shifts. Overtime might be required.

What you’ll do

• Inspect — Look, measure allowance, trim threads for various sizes and quantity of products following production orders and proper inspecting procedures.
• Identify and set aside any fabric deviation, flaw, hole, shade, or workmanship defect.
• 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 required and 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 orderly workstation.
• 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 responsible for entering timely and accurate data in the database.
• 12 hours shifts. You will be expected to stand for extended periods of time. This is 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
• Attention to detail
• 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
• Generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability
• 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. #LI-ONSITE

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