Night Shift Quality Inspector

Dakota Bodies LLC; California; Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Dakota Bodies LLC is seeking a Night Shift Quality Inspector at our Watertown, SD facility. The role focuses on inspecting trailers and components to meet stringent quality and safety standards, identifying defects, and collaborating with production teams to resolve issues and maintain consistent quality output.

The ideal candidate will perform detailed inspections, use PPE, work with digital quality tools, and support continuous improvement initiatives in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Capable of lifting, pushing, pulling, and maneuvering items weighing 40+ pounds.
• Comfortable working in varying weather conditions and industrial environments.
• Commitment to maintaining a safe, drug-free, and alcohol-free workplace.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections and quality checks on trailers and components to ensure compliance with ATW standards.
• Monitor production processes to identify and report deviations or malfunctions.
• Partner with manufacturing and operations teams to uphold product quality and resolve issues.
• Utilize checklists, standard work procedures, engineering specifications, and digital tools to assess and document quality metrics.
• Follow products through each production stage to verify completion and accuracy.
• Record and maintain accurate quality assurance data and reports.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Fast-paced environment

Manual handling

Weather/industrial resilience

Safety compliance

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Education LevelHigh School## Description### **Job Title: Night Shift Quality Inspector****Location:** Dakota Bodies – Watertown, SD **Shift:** Night Shift---### **Position Summary:**The Night Shift Quality Inspector plays a critical role in ensuring that all products meet Dakota Bodies’ high standards of quality and safety. This position is responsible for inspecting trailers and components throughout the manufacturing process, identifying defects, and collaborating with production teams to resolve issues and maintain consistent quality output.---### **Key Responsibilities:*** Consistently wear and properly use all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).* Conduct inspections and quality checks on trailers and components to ensure compliance with ATW standards.* Monitor production processes to identify and report any deviations or malfunctions.* Partner with manufacturing and operations teams to uphold product quality and resolve issues.* Utilize checklists, standard work procedures, engineering specifications, and digital tools (e.g., iAuditor) to assess and document quality metrics.* Follow products through each stage of production to verify completion and accuracy.* Perform detailed inspections of incoming materials and finished goods to confirm adherence to specifications.* Record and maintain accurate quality assurance data and reports.* Support continuous improvement initiatives and perform additional duties as assigned.---##### Qualifications### **Qualifications:*** Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.* Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.* Ability to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.* Capable of lifting, pushing, pulling, and maneuvering items weighing 40+ pounds.* Comfortable working in varying weather conditions and industrial environments.* Commitment to maintaining a safe, drug-free, and alcohol-free workplace.---### **Equal Opportunity Statement:**Dakota Bodies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, or military status.