Quality Control Associate

Sea Bags; South Portland (ME); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

FSA

Life & disability

401(k)

Paid time off

Referral bonus

EAP

Merchandise discount

Job summary

Sea Bags is seeking a Full-Time Quality Control Associate in South Portland, ME to inspect, refine, and prepare our handcrafted totes and accessories for shipment.

You will ensure quality by inspecting finished goods, applying finishing touches, and maintaining organized, safe production areas while meeting daily targets. This role demands attention to detail, teamwork, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced production environment.

Qualifications

• Inspect finished goods and apply finishing touches to bring designs to life.
• Maintain sharp attention to detail to ensure quality standards.
• Work with production targets while upholding quality and safety.
• Communicate processes clearly with team and supervisors.
• Must be available full-time (40 hours/week) and physically capable.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring quality by carefully inspecting and preparing finished goods
• Applying finishing touches like handles, hardware, and straps to bring designs to life
• Cleaning and trimming products for a polished, professional finish
• Managing materials by collecting, sorting, and stocking raw supplies
• Tracking production with accurate daily output records
• Maintaining efficiency by meeting production goals while upholding quality standards
• Keeping things organized with proper tagging, labeling, and periodic inventory counts
• Creating a safe and tidy workspace that aligns with all safety requirements
• Handling physical tasks, including lifting up to 50 lbs. and standing for extended periods

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication

Organization

Time management

Independence

Accuracy

Production targets

Job description

Join the Crew at Sea Bags!

Sea Bags, the original maker of one-of-a-kind totes, handbags, and accessories crafted in the USA from recycled sailboat sails, is looking for a Full-Time Quality Control Associate who plays a key role in inspecting, refining, and preparing our handcrafted products to meet the highest standards.

If you're passionate about sustainability, high-quality products, and craftsmanship, we'd love to connect! We're looking for detail-oriented team players who thrive in a fast-paced production environment and take pride in their work.

Why Join Us?

We offer a comprehensive and generous benefits package for our full-time employees, designed to support your health, financial security, and work-life balance:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance – 100% of dental and vision premiums covered for you!
• Flexible Spending Accounts – For health and dependent care expenses.
• Life & Disability Coverage – 100% company-paid life insurance, AD&D, short-term disability, and long-term disability.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Plan for your future with company-supported retirement savings.
• Paid Time Off – Vacation, holidays, sick days, and even birthday leave to recharge and celebrate you.
• Employee Referral Bonus – Rewarding you for helping us grow our team with top talent.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Support for mental health, counseling, and personal resources.
• Employee Merchandise Discount – Enjoy Sea Bags products at a special rate, because we love treating our team!

What You’ll Do

• Ensuring quality by carefully inspecting and preparing finished goods
• Applying finishing touches like handles, hardware, and straps to bring designs to life
• Cleaning and trimming products for a polished, professional finish
• Managing materials by collecting, sorting, and stocking raw supplies
• Tracking production with accurate daily output records
• Maintaining efficiency by meeting production goals while upholding quality standards
• Keeping things organized with proper tagging, labeling, and periodic inventory counts
• Creating a safe and tidy workspace that aligns with all safety requirements
• Handling physical tasks, including lifting up to 50 lbs. and standing for extended periods

What We’re Looking For

• A team-first attitude, ready to jump in and support company needs
• Sharp attention to detail, ensuring every product meets quality standards
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, to articulate processes clearly
• Excellent organization and time management, keeping production on track
• A goal-driven mindset, comfortable working with production targets and deadlines
• The ability to work independently while also collaborating as part of a team
• A high level of accuracy and efficiency, even in a fast-moving environment
• Full-time availability (minimum of 40 hours per week)

Work Location: In person – South Portland, ME

At Sea Bags,we celebrate diversityand are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, national origin, or any other protected status.