Quality Control Specialist - Manufacturing

Custom Filters Direct; Bloomsburg (Columbia County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

Paid holidays after 90 days

Weekly pay

Job summary

Custom Filters Direct is seeking a hands-on Quality Control Specialist to perform visual inspections and partner with Production to improve consistency. You will inspect materials, monitor finished products, document concerns, and help update quality standards on the manufacturing floor.

The role emphasizes collaboration across shifts, defect documentation, and supporting corrective actions to ensure product quality in a full-time, on-site 1st shift environment in Bloomsburg, PA.

Qualifications

• Previous quality inspection or QC experience in manufacturing.
• Ability to follow specifications and inspection procedures exactly.
• Strong attention to detail and practical problem-solving skills.
• Professional communication of concerns to colleagues and supervisors.
• Basic to intermediate computer skills and willingness to learn new software.

Responsibilities

• Visually inspect incoming materials, production items, and finished filters against specs.
• Check for damaged materials, defects, or labeling errors.
• Verify product IDs and quantities against orders.
• Document defects and place suspect items on hold per procedures.
• Reinspect corrected items before release.
• Assist with investigating quality problems and corrective actions.
• Maintain inspection records and track recurring defects and scrap.
• Help update inspection checklists and work instructions.
• Support employee training, customer complaints, and audit prep.
• Communicate unresolved concerns between shifts.

Skills

Quality inspection

Documentation

Root cause analysis

Communication

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Tools

Excel

Job description

Quality Control Specialist – Manufacturing

Custom Filters Direct | Bloomsburg, PA

Full-Time, On-Site • 1st Shift
Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM • Weekly Pay
Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, and Paid Holidays After 90 Days
Anticipated Start: Mid-December 2026, following our transition to a new management software system

Schedule Flexibility

Occasional overtime or schedule adjustments may be needed, including staying into second shift to communicate quality concerns and review corrective-action instructions.

About the Position

Custom Filters Direct manufactures standard and custom-size HVAC air filters for residential and commercial customers. We’re hiring a hands‑on Quality Control Specialist to perform primarily visual quality inspections, identify defects, and work with Production to improve product consistency.

You’ll spend significant time on the manufacturing floor, checking materials and finished products, documenting concerns, and supporting improvements to inspection practices.

Responsibilities

• Visually inspect incoming materials, products in production, and finished filters against specifications and approved examples.
• Check for damaged materials, assembly defects, inconsistent workmanship, and packaging or labeling errors.
• Verify product identification and quantities against order requirements.
• Document defects, place suspect products on hold according to company procedures, and communicate concerns to leadership.
• Reinspect corrected or reworked products before release.
• Assist Production and Maintenance with investigating quality problems and verifying corrective actions.
• Maintain inspection records and track recurring defects, scrap, and rework.
• Help update inspection checklists, work instructions, and visual quality standards.
• Assist with employee training, customer complaint investigations, and audit preparation.
• Communicate unresolved concerns and corrective‑action instructions between shifts.

Required Qualifications

• Previous quality inspection, quality control, or related manufacturing experience involving visual product checks.
• Ability to recognize defects, follow specifications and inspection procedures, and document results accurately.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and practical problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to communicate concerns professionally with employees and supervisors.
• Basic to intermediate Excel and computer skills, with a willingness to learn new software.
• Dependability, flexibility, and comfort working on the production floor.
• Ability to perform physical job duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in high-volume manufacturing, assembly, or packaging inspection.
• Familiarity with root cause analysis, corrective actions, and nonconforming products.
• Experience training employees, updating procedures, or supporting quality audits.

About Custom Filters Direct

Since opening in 2018, we have expanded into a 280,000-square-foot Bloomsburg facility encompassing manufacturing, packaging, warehousing, and shipping. We continue investing in our equipment, facilities, and team, offering opportunities to develop your quality and process‑improvement skills.