Quality Assurance Specialist

AppleOne Employment Services; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Major medical

Dental

Vision

401k

Sick pay

Job summary

AppleOne Employment Services is seeking a detail‑oriented Quality Assurance Specialist in Charlotte, NC to support product quality, compliance, and customer satisfaction. The role suits hands‑on QA professionals with 1–2 years’ experience who enjoy inspection work, documentation, and problem‑solving.

The role involves interactions with Procurement, Operations, and Distribution, with audits at distribution centers 2–3 days per week.

Qualifications

• Conduct quality inspections and testing for raw materials, in‑process products, and finished goods.
• Maintain accurate QA/QC documentation, inspection logs, and quality records.
• Support defect management, deviation reporting, root cause analysis, and corrective action processes.
• Partner with Procurement, Operations, and Distribution teams to resolve product quality concerns.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1–3 years in Quality Assurance/Control, manufacturing, distribution, or related environment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to spot variations in product appearance, labeling, packaging, and functionality.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with cross‑functional teams.
• Strong organizational skills and analytical problem‑solving.

Responsibilities

• Inspect raw materials, in‑process products, and finished goods for quality and compliance.
• Perform visual, dimensional, functional, and spot‑check inspections to meet specifications.
• Document inspection results and update logs in QA systems.
• Identify defects and non‑conforming products and elevate issues appropriately.
• Assist with deviation reports, root cause investigations, and corrective actions.
• Conduct quality audits at distribution centers and review inventory condition and shipment readiness.

Skills

QA/QC processes

Excel

Attention to detail

Written & verbal comms

Independent work

Education

High school diploma

Associate/Bachelor preferred

Tools

Quality Management Systems

ASQ Certified Quality Technician

Job description

Job Summary

A growing organization in Charlotte, NC is seeking a detail-oriented Quality Assurance Specialist to support product quality, compliance, and customer satisfaction across office and distribution center operations. This direct hire opportunity is ideal for a hands-on quality professional with 1 to 2 years of experience who enjoys inspection work, documentation, problem-solving, and working closely with cross-functional teams. The Quality Assurance Specialist will serve as a key point of contact for identifying defects, verifying product accuracy, and ensuring raw materials, in-process products, and finished goods meet established standards. This role offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative, quality-focused environment with supportive leadership, strong team interaction, and exposure to Procurement, Operations, and Distribution functions. It is a strong fit for someone who takes ownership, values accuracy, and wants to build a long-term career in Quality Assurance and Quality Control.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect raw materials, in-process products, and finished goods for quality, accuracy, packaging, labeling, lot codes, and overall compliance.
• Perform visual, dimensional, functional, and spot-check inspections to verify products meet company specifications and quality standards.
• Document inspection results, maintain quality records, update logs, and enter data into Quality Management Systems and internal tracking systems.
• Identify defects, non-conforming products, inconsistencies, and compliance concerns, then elevate issues through the appropriate channels.
• Assist with deviation reports, root cause investigations, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Conduct quality audits at the distribution center, including reviews of inventory condition, storage practices, product handling, and shipment readiness.

Compensation and Benefits

• Direct hire opportunity.
• Salary range: $50,000 to $60,000 per year.
• Location: Charlotte, NC.
• Work environment includes time in both a corporate office and distribution center setting.
• Distribution center quality audits are expected 2 to 3 days per week.
• For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Conduct quality inspections and testing for raw materials, in-process products, and finished goods.
• Maintain accurate QA/QC documentation, inspection logs, and quality records.
• Support defect management, deviation reporting, root cause analysis, and corrective action processes.
• Partner with Procurement, Operations, and Distribution teams to resolve product quality concerns.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1 to 3 years of experience in Quality Assurance, Quality Control, manufacturing, distribution, food and beverage, consumer products, pharmaceutical, wellness, or a related environment.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify subtle variations in product appearance, labeling, packaging, and functionality.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Strong organizational skills, documentation accuracy, analytical problem-solving ability, and accountability.
• Comfortable working in both office and warehouse or distribution center environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Experience working with Quality Management Systems.
• Knowledge of GMP, Good Manufacturing Practices, and general quality standards.
• ASQ Certified Quality Technician certification or similar quality certification.
• Experience in regulated consumer products, supplements, wellness, food, beverage, manufacturing, or distribution environments.

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For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team.

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We also consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements, including, if applicable, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, including, if applicable, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.