Incoming Inspector - Quality 1st Shift

STOW Group; Adairsville (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO and paid holidays

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance

401K with employer match

Job summary

STOW Group is seeking an Incoming Inspector to perform quality inspections on incoming and shipped goods within our manufacturing operations. The role supports the QSHE system and ensures compliance with agreements, standards, and procedures.

You will inspect parts, measure using calipers and micrometers, document results, and collaborate with Purchasing, Production, and Engineering to resolve issues. Attention to detail, accuracy, and safety are essential in this position.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 2 years of quality inspection experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Experience in steel fabrication, roll forming, structural steel, or welded racking manufacturing is highly preferred.
• Ability to accurately read and interpret blueprints and engineering drawings.
• Proficient in using precision measuring instruments, especially calipers and micrometers.
• Strong understanding of dimensional tolerances and quality inspection methods.
• Knowledge of welded steel fabrication inspection is preferred.
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Excel and inspection documentation.

Responsibilities

• Quality control of receiving goods according to blueprint and recording results.
• Verify dimensions using precision measuring equipment (calipers, micrometers, etc.).
• Identify, document, and report nonconforming materials.
• Complete inspection reports and maintain accurate quality records.
• Collaborate with Purchasing, Production, Engineering, and suppliers to resolve quality issues.
• Maintain calibration awareness of inspection equipment.
• Support QSHE system compliance with standards and procedures.
• Ensure safety and cleanliness in the quality area.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Independent worker

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Height gauges

Go/No-Go gauges

Job description

The warehouse of the future contains high-density, high-precision racking with automated pallet shuttles (like our atlas 1D ) instead of wide aisles that forklifts need to pass through.

Our customers benefit from much better utilization of their warehouses (up to 70% more pallet storage than traditional rack!), maximized vertical space, improved accuracy in pallet selection, and minimized labor costs and product damage.

Over the span of more than 40 years, we’ve grown into a company with 10 manufacturing facilities, 19 commercial offices, and the know-how of around 2000 employees serving customers in 40 countries.

We Rack the World. Early 2021, we opened our first U.S. Office in Romeoville, IL and we have already grown to over 70 employees. We are also soon opening our first stow manufacturing plant in the greater Atlanta area to serve our current and future customer base.It's exciting times to be at stow!

Job Description

The Incoming Inspector is responsible for quality inspection of incoming and shipping goods and sharing knowledge among all employees across the different production departments at stow.

The role supports the Q&E system and ensures compliance with agreements, standards, and procedures.

• Motivate and ensure that all incoming parts are in accordance with stow QSHE standards.
• Ensure that all work is carried out in a safe, efficient, and quality-focused manner.
• Promote a Lean mindset and continuous improvement.
• Ensure that all activities and processes comply with QSHE standards, policies, work instructions, and local legislation

Daily

Quality control of receiving goods according to the blueprint and recording it.

Verify dimensions using precision measuring equipment including:

• Digital and dial calipers
• Micrometers
• Tape measures
• Height gauges
• Combination squares
• Go/No-Go gauges

Identify, document, and report nonconforming materials.

Complete inspection reports and maintain accurate quality records.

Work with Purchasing, Production, Engineering, and suppliers to resolve quality issues.

Maintain calibration awareness of inspection equipment.

Quality and quantity checks of shipping goods.

Support Quality Specialist with sorts of suspect materials

Report (send to the Incoming Operator & Quality Specialist colleague and the Quality Department Manager).

Monitoring controls in case of non-conformities:

Draft an internal complaint in case of non-conformities / NCRs.

In case of non-conformities, pass on the necessary information to the Quality Administrator.

Measurement equipment inventory and calibration:

Prepare an inventory of measuring tools calibration.

Assist with calibrations carried out by external companies:

Evaluate and communicate results.

Follow up on actions

Safety

Follow general safety instructions.

Wearing and using PPE is mandatory (work clothing, high-visibility vest and/or jacket, safety shoes, safety knife).

Report hazardous situations.

Order and cleanliness:

Keep the quality office and the Q-Zone tidy and clean.

Dispose of waste in the appropriate waste containers.

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED required.

Minimum 2 years of quality inspection experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.

Experience in steel fabrication, roll forming, structural steel, or welded racking manufacturing is highly preferred.

Ability to accurately read and interpret blueprints and engineering drawings.

Proficient in using precision measuring instruments, especially calipers and micrometers.

Strong understanding of dimensional tolerances and quality inspection methods.

Knowledge of welded steel fabrication inspection is preferred.

Basic computer skills including Microsoft Excel and inspection documentation.

Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.

Ability to work independently and communicate effectively with multiple departments.

Preferred Skills

Blueprint reading and GD&T knowledge.

Experience inspecting roll formed steel products.

Experience inspecting welded steel assemblies and pallet racking components.

Quality-focused mindset

Mechanical aptitude

Teamwork

Accuracy in measurement and documentation

Additional Information

What do we offer you?

• PTO, days paid sick leave, 11 US paid holidays
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Company paid Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Company Paid Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• 401K with employer match, currently 4%
• Tobacco Free Campus

Every employee at stow contributes to a safe and compliant work environment. We set the example and motivate each other to work safely, efficiently, and in a qualitative way. stow’s standards, policies, instructions, and local legislations are there to guide our decisions.

EEO

stow provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. stow prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, age, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.