Quality Assurance Auditor

Carters Inc.; Stockbridge (GA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Carter’s Inc. is seeking a Quality Assurance Associate to perform audits in our Distribution Center, inspecting incoming goods and verifying measurements, colors, and defect classifications. Proficiency with MS Office and attention to detail are essential.

Responsibilities include handling style folders via FlexPLM or eSPS, conducting metal and color audits, and maintaining precise records. Some training and collaboration with the QA team are expected.

Qualifications

• Must have strong attention to detail and be able to read a measuring tape accurately.
• Familiarity with quality audits and product inspection is preferred.
• Experience with MS Office tools for record-keeping and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Locate QA audits in Distribution Center and relocate to work station.
• Pull style folder with style information using FlexPLM and/or eSPS.
• Accurately conduct quality audits including inspecting and measuring incoming product.
• Conduct metal audits using metal detector as required.
• Accurately verify color match from standards provided.
• Understand defect classifications and keep accurate records.
• Assist with additional tasks assigned by QA Supervisor or Coordinator.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reading measuring tape

Mathematical skills

Color perception

Collaboration

MS Office proficiency

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel)

Job description

Serving the needs of all families with young children, Carter’s Inc. is the largest North American apparel retailer exclusively for babies and young children, encompassing Carter’s, OshKosh B’gosh, Skip*Hop and Little Planet brands. Meaningful work, constant learning, genuine people, and a community guided by core values that promote inclusion and innovation is in everything we do. There are many reasons to build your career at Carter's.

Essential Job functions (Tasks, duties and responsibilities most important to get the job done)

• Locate QA audits in Distribution Center and relocate to work station
• Pull style folder with style information using FlexPLM and/or eSPS
• Accurately conduct quality audits which includes inspecting and measuring incoming product
• Conduct metal audits using metal detector as required
• Accurately verify color match from standards provided
• Understand defect classifications and keep accurate records
• Any additional work or projects assigned by the QA Supervisor or Coordinator

SUPERVISORY / BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITY

• None

secondary functions (IF APPLICABLE - ANY DUTIES NOT CONSIDERED ESSENTIAL)

• None

knowledge, skill and ability requirements (minimum compentencies required for job performance)

• Must be proficient with computer including MS Office (Word, Excel, etc.)
• Strong and accurate mathematical skills are required
• Be able to demonstrate strong attention to detail
• Must be able to accurately read a measuring tape (test may be given)
• Good color perception (color test may be given)
• Strong collaboration skills

Prior Work Experience And Educationional Requirements (PREFFERED)

• High School Diploma
• Familiarity with statistical sampling, use of AQL tables, product inspection
• Apparel construction (home or industrial sewing)
• Apparel retail experience in lieu of sewing acceptableMinimum 1 year experience in the above categories
• Must be comfortable using tablet and PC applications such as MS office web applications, MS teams and project management tools. Probably no experience required but knowledge that the candidate would be using these tools and therefore onboarding training would include this.
• Some experience or knowledge in 5S methodology such as standardization, and organization tools preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to operate a manual pallet jack to move work
• Stand for long periods of time – may be required to stand throughout the entire shift

Carters is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.