QC Technician I - Duq

American Textile Company; Duquesne (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

American Textile Company is seeking a Quality Control Technician I to inspect inbound/outbound raw materials and finished goods for compliance with quality standards and customer specs. This role emphasizes attention to detail, accurate data entry, and communication with production teams.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, at least one year in quality control, and basic computer skills. Experience with AS-400/Logimax/Frontier is a plus, and the ability to adapt to changing priorities

Qualifications

• The candidate must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year of quality control experience is required; textile experience is a plus.
• Experience with AS-400, Logimax and Frontier systems is a plus.
• Demonstrates problem solving, attention to detail, and strong communication.
• Basic math skills and ability to multi-task.

Responsibilities

• Follow sampling plans using variable and sequential sampling for finished goods.
• Input sampling data into the company database and prepare reports.
• Ensure orders meet customer specifications and requirements.
• Track finished products for delivery and adjust inventory in the database.
• Inspect inbound/outbound products and raw materials from international vendors against specs.
• Assist with resolving issues as needed.
• Inspect packaging components against item specifications.
• Update inbound inspection tracking spreadsheet daily.
• Communicate audit results to management in case of non-conformance.
• Record packaging inspections with pass/fail data and related quantities.

Skills

Problem solving

Basic computer skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Math skills

Flexibility to changing requests

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

AS-400

Logimax

Frontier

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

The Quality Control Technician I will be responsible for inspecting inbound/outbound raw materials and finished goods to ensure compliance with company quality standards and customer specifications.

Job Details

Description

The Quality Control Technician I will be responsible for inspecting inbound/outbound raw materials and finished goods to ensure compliance with company quality standards and customer specifications.

Primary Responsibilities

Production Inspection Duties

• Follows sampling plans by applying variable and sequential sampling methods of all finished goods received.
• Inputs all sampling data results into the Company database and prepares reports on the data collected.
• Ensures orders meet customer specifications and requirements.
• Utilizes Company database systems to make necessary adjustments to inventory by tracking finished products for delivery.

Combined Duties

• Inspects products and raw materials received from international vendors for all core product SKUs to validate compliance with Company and customer product specifications and requirements.
• Assists with resolving issues when needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Warehouse Inspection Duties

• Inspects products by comparing them to the item specifications found in Roll Out documentation, PD spec sheets, and the Warehouse Management System, ensuring that all requirements have been met.
• Updates the inbound inspection tracking spreadsheet on a daily basis.
• Communicates inbound inspection audit results to management in the event of a non-conformance.
• Inspects packaging components by comparing them to the item specifications.
• Ensures that all packaging component inspections are recorded with the proper data including the pass/fail results case quantity, inner packs, carton labels, bag types/quality, fold size/product size verified with measurements, price ticket and other packaging.

Essential Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required
• 1 year of experience working in Quality Control is required; textile industry experience is a plus
• Experience with AS-400, Logimax and Frontier computer database system is a plus
• Problem solving skills
• Basic computer skills, experience with Microsoft Word and Excel
• Strong attention to detail, multi-tasking, and organizational skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Basic math skills
• Ability to be flexible to changing requests

Physical Demands

• Able to occasionally lift objects weighing up to and including 50 pounds
• Able to occasionally carry objects weighing up to and including 50 pounds.
• Able to frequently bend, climb, crawl, kneel and/or squat
• Able to frequently push and/or pull objects weighing up to and including 50 pounds
• Able to walk and/or stand six hours a day
• Ability to withstand prolonged periods sitting at a desk
• Frequent use of upper extremities to perform keyboard functions and work on a computer