Quality Assurance Associate

Staffmark Group; Oceanside (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) plan

Safety-focused workplace

Job summary

Staffmark Group is hiring a Quality Assurance Associate in Oceanside, CA. The role focuses on inspecting materials, validating quality standards, and supporting production by ensuring every finished item meets customer expectations.

Pay is $18.00 per hour, with a Monday–Friday schedule from 5:00am to 1:30pm. Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, basic data-entry skills, and the ability to read work orders and inspection specs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Basic computer skills for data entry, inventory tracking, and inspection documentation.
• Ability to read work orders, receiving documents, and inspection specifications.

Responsibilities

• Conduct incoming material receiving and inspections to verify quality.
• Use computer systems to maintain receiving, inspection, and inventory records.
• Inspect incoming materials using measuring tools to ensure specs.
• Identify, document, and report discrepancies and nonconforming materials.
• Create discrepant material reports and enter nonconformance data.
• Quarantine and track rejected materials per procedures.
• Move, scan, and store materials in warehouse locations.
• Read and follow work orders and inventory requirements.
• Communicate inspection results with internal departments and suppliers.
• Perform cycle counts and inventory verification.
• Support warehouse, inventory, and QA activities to ensure flow.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Data entry accuracy

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Gauges

Inventory software

Job description

Now hiring for a Quality Assurance Associate Location: Oceanside, CA Pay Rate: $18.00 per hour Schedule: Monday-Friday | 5:00am-1:30pm

Your Eye for Detail = Our Winning Product.

Take on a Quality Assurance Associate position in Oceanside and join a team that believes in doing things right the first time. From the first part to the final check, your work keeps quality high and production on point.

Looking for Quality Assurance Associate jobs in Oceanside where attention to detail makes the difference? This opportunity lets you inspect products, verify quality standards, and help ensure every finished product meets customer expectations before it leaves the facility.

Education Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Basic computer skills for data entry, inventory tracking, and inspection documentation.
• Ability to read work orders, receiving documents, and inspection specifications.

Experience Requirements

• Prior experience in receiving inspection, quality control, warehouse operations, inventory management, or material handling.
• Experience using measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, gauges, or other inspection equipment.
• Ability to identify product defects, nonconforming materials, and inventory discrepancies.
• Experience with computerized inventory, receiving, or quality management systems.
• Background in manufacturing, aerospace, medical device, or other regulated production environments preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy when inspecting materials and entering data.
• Knowledge of quality assurance processes, nonconformance reporting, and inventory control practices.
• Effective communication skills for coordinating with internal teams and suppliers.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience performing cycle counts and inventory audits.

Physical Capabilities

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and move throughout a warehouse or manufacturing environment for extended periods.
• Ability to lift, carry, and move materials as required.
• Steel-toe shoes required.
• Ability to safely handle and transport materials using warehouse equipment and established procedures.

Job Duties

• Conduct incoming material receiving and receiving inspections to verify quality and compliance.
• Use computer systems to create, update, and maintain receiving, inspection, and inventory records.
• Inspect incoming materials using measuring tools and inspection equipment to ensure specifications are met.
• Identify, document, and report discrepancies, defects, and nonconforming materials.
• Create discrepant material reports and enter nonconformance data into company systems.
• Quarantine and track rejected materials according to quality procedures.
• Move, scan, sort, and store materials in designated warehouse locations.
• Read and follow work orders, receiving instructions, and inventory transaction requirements.
• Communicate inspection results with internal departments and external suppliers.
• Perform cycle counts, inventory verification, and stock accuracy audits.
• Support warehouse, inventory, and quality assurance activities to ensure efficient material flow and production support.

Benefits

• Competitive Weekly Pay
• Comprehensive Benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life Insurance and Disability Insurance for added peace of mind.
• Optional 401(k) Plan to help you prepare for the future.
• Quality-Focused Work Environment committed to safety, precision, and continuous improvement.

"Really great recruitment and placement. They really listen to your goals and needs. Great open-door policy. They go by the book and help you every step of the way." - Quality Control Inspector, Staffmark

Quality work deserves quality pay - and a safe place to get it done.

About Us

At Staffmark, we connect hardworking people with great companies, creating opportunities that make a lasting impact.

Staffmark is an equal opportunity employer. Allapplicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Staffmark offers reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities; contact your local branch for inquiries. Staffmark is an E-Verify employer. See our Privacy Notice for Candidates and Employees/Contractors at https://smgroupna.com/privacy-notice-for-candidates-and-employees-contractors.