Quality Control Inspector

TransPak Inc.; Trumbull (CT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the manufacturing sector is seeking a Quality Control Inspector to ensure adherence to quality standards in crate production. The role involves inspecting products, analyzing data, and communicating effectively with production teams. Ideal candidates will have experience in quality inspection and a high school diploma or equivalent. The company values diversity and encourages all interested candidates to apply, even if they don't meet every qualification.

Qualifications

• 6 months to 1 year of wood products manufacturing experience desired.
• 1 year of quality inspection experience desired.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing English; bilingual Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspect crates and accept or reject products based on specifications.
• Review specifications and implement corrective actions.
• Communicate errors or non-conformances to the Production department.

Skills

Communication

Attention to Detail

Problem Solving

Education

High school diploma or GED equivalent

Tools

MS Suite

Job description

Posted Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at 8:00 AM

Position Summary:

The Quality Control Inspector ensures the crate manufacturing processes and procedures are adhered to in order to meet the standards and requirements of the customer. The Quality Control Inspector may visually inspect or manually test products or processes before, during, or after the manufacturing process. They also record, monitor, and analyze data to pass on to the Operations, Sr. Management, and Quality teams.

Essential Functions:

• Must wear steel toe boots and other required personal protection equipment.
• Top 3-5 essential functions and percentage of time spent on each:
• Inspection of crates – 50%
• Accepts or rejects completed work products by verifying the product or process meets the customer specifications and requirements through measurements and visual inspection.
• Inspect product or process with specialized tools. This may include weighing or measuring finished products, assessing moisture content of wood, visually inspecting workmanship and/or gauging product reliability.
• Uses proprietary software to track and update quality data and assists in delivery of reports to Operations, Sr. Management or Quality departments.
• Improvement Recommendations – 40%
• Reviews specifications, standards and/or test plans of customer designs, and reports feedback to the Design department.
• Reviews, implements and follows up on corrective actions derived from customer complaints, customer returns, and/or non-conformances found and their root causes.
• Participates in ISO audits to ensure local and company-wide compliance to specified standards.
• Communication to Production – 10%
• Gives feedback to Production department regarding any errors or non-conformances in the assembly process verbally or through written documentation.

Education/Knowledge/Skill Requirements:

• 6 mo. to 1 year of wood products manufacturing experience desired
• 1 year of quality inspection experience desired
• High school diploma or GED equivalent helpful
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing English. Bilingual Spanish preferred.
• Proficient (intermediate skills) in the MS Suite (Word, Excel) and ability to learn proprietary software
• Experience in blueprint and design reading helpful
• Ability and desire to work in a fast-paced, high volume manufacturing environment

Interested but Concerned You’re Not Qualified?

Don’t meet every single requirement? At TransPak, we are building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this, or other, openings