Quality Assurance Specialist (Shifts: 1st, 3rd & 4th)

Webstaurantstore; Lebanon (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Webstaurantstore is seeking a Quality Assurance Specialist to inspect daily operations, ensure inventory accuracy, and collaborate with leadership to identify trends and address quality gaps. The role emphasizes proactive problem solving, data capture, and effective communication with shift managers and peers.

The candidate should be comfortable working in a fast-paced warehouse setting, maintaining safety and following company policies.

Qualifications

• Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills are essential.
• Strong communication skills for clear guidance and reporting.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all products/orders are received, stocked, picked, sorted, or packed with a high level of inventory accuracy and quality.
• Maintain internal error trackers and utilize company systems to track accountability and ensure productivity and accuracy standards are met.
• Inspect inventory for incorrect items or quantities, damaged or expired products and erroneous data entries.
• Capture pertinent data, focusing on trends and potential training gaps to solve problems and improve the operation.
• Accurately record and maintain daily data sheets and/or reporting forms for submission.
• Assist in providing training to new and current employees to ensure uniform and consistent processes.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Strong communication

Multi-tasking

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Summary

The Quality Assurance Specialist inspects the completed work of various processes to ensure accuracy and quality standards are met. This role works closely with leadership to identify issue trends and to highlight problem areas that can be addressed. This position is expected to maintain expert knowledge of products and procedures, ensuring alignment with daily goals through regular communication with shift managers and department peers. This role addresses operational issues proactively, offers clear direction, and exemplifies company culture to foster employee engagement and effective communication.

Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ensure all products/orders are received, stocked, picked, sorted, or packed with a high level of inventory accuracy and quality
• Maintain internal error trackers and utilize company systems to track accountability and ensure productivity and accuracy standards are met
• Inspect inventory for incorrect items or quantities, damaged or expired products and erroneous data entries.
• Capture pertinent data, focusing on trends and potential training gaps to solve problems and improve the operation
• Accurately record and maintain daily data sheets and/or reporting forms for submission
• Assist in providing training to new and current employees to ensure uniform and consistent processes; address and correct any receiving process issues within the department
• Assist leadership in providing feedback when required
• Safely operate and maintain warehouse equipment to carry out job duties; adhere to all safety training and Company policies
• Meet all expected performance standards regarding efficiency, accuracy and quality of work
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment by following all safety guidelines and reporting any hazards to the appropriate leadership.
• Work closely with team members and leadership to meet daily, weekly, and monthly departmental goals
• Abide by all company and warehouse policies
• Flex into other positions and departments and undertake additional duties as necessary to support the overall operation

Physical Requirements

• Work is performed while standing and/or walking, up to and including 12 hours/day.
• Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision, and hearing.
• Requires the regular use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations.
• Requires regular bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, and reaching.
• Requires the ability to regularly lift, carry, push, or pull medium weights, up to 75lbs.

Experience

• Proficiency with MS Office required (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills required
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to explain technical and complex concepts in a simple and concise way to ensure ease of understanding
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to quickly adapt as business needs change; ability to address difficult situations with diplomacy and emotional intelligence
• Customer service-oriented attitude with a demonstrated desire to exceed expectations

Education

This role does not require a degree. We value relevant skills and experience and alignment with our core values above all else.

Desired Traits & Skills

• 1 year of relevant experience in a distribution environment preferred but not required

Working Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and vehicles. Occasional activities may involve exposure to marked changes in temperature and humidity, and exposure to dust, fumes, and gases. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate. The passage of employees through the work area is average and normal.

Company Overview

The foodservice professional’s premier source for restaurant equipment, supplies, and knowledge online. Our purpose is to empower and equip people to run their businesses more profitably and efficiently.

Benefits

• Medical
• Vision
• Dental
• PTO
• Paid Maternity Leave
• Paid Parental Leave
• Life Insurance
• Disability
• Dependent Care FSA
• 401(k) matching
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Incentives
• Company Discounts
• AT&T & Verizon Discount
• Bonus Opportunities
• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Adoption Assistance

Available at HQ Locations Only

• On-Site Fitness Centers
• Dog-friendly Offices