Quality Inspector

WWL Vehicle Services Americas, Inc.; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Life insurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Wallenius Wilhelmsen is hiring a Quality Inspector for 1st shift (6am–2:30pm) in Lafayette, IN. The role focuses on documenting non-conformities, communicating with leads, and ensuring the correct vehicles are serviced by verifying VINs and barcodes.

You will follow safety procedures, keep work areas clean, and participate in mandatory QC meetings. Prioritize attention to detail, learn our processes quickly, and support continuous quality improvements across the line.

Qualifications

• Must understand or learn vehicle assembly and quality-control processes.
• Identify quality issues and contribute to countermeasures.
• Understand customer requirements prior to shipment.

Responsibilities

• Document non-conformities and coach installers as needed.
• Coordinate with Lead and Supervisor to prevent issues and coordinate repairs.
• Verify VINs against bar codes and window stickers to ensure correct vehicle service.
• Report quality problems to management promptly and accurately.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety of work areas.
• Attend mandatory QC meetings outside of normal shift times.

Skills

Attention to detail

Quality inspection

VIN verification

Communication

Tools

Mobile scanner

Job description

Quality Inspector ( 1st shift) 6am-230pm

See yourself at Wallenius Wilhelmsen. We collaborate, we care, we challenge every day to keep the world in motion and transform logistics into a zero- emissions, carbon-free industry. Join us and make it happen! Do you have high attention to detail? Self motivated? Wallenius Wilhelmsen Solutions is looking for you!

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Ensure documentation of non-conformities and communicates issues and coach installer as necessary.
• Regularly communicate with Lead and Supervisor to prevent non-conformities and coordinate repairs.
• Use mobile scanner and verifies vehicle identification numbers (VIN) against vehicle bar codes and window stickers to ensure assigned work is completed on the correct automobile.
• Efficiently and accurately report quality problems to management.
• Prevent vehicle damage by following safety procedures.
• Maintain cleanliness of work areas.
• Standing and walking most of shift up to 8 miles daily.
• Park inspected vehicles outdoors for distribution through the lot.
• Attend mandatory QC meetings outside of normal scheduled shift time.
• Work in all weather conditions all year round.
• Perform other job duties as assigned.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

• Complete understanding of, or ability to quickly learn, accessory, distribution, rail, and body shop processes.
• Ability to identify quality problems associated with vehicle and lead effort to construct and implement effective countermeasures to problems.
• Complete understanding of, or ability to quickly learn, customer requirements concerning vehicle condition prior to shipment.
• Ability to carry out specified work procedures and directions of supervisors or leads

WHEN YOU JOIN US

At Wallenius Wilhelmsen, we prioritize your well-being. Our industry-leading benefits and perks are designed to help you thrive in your career and your life outside of work. From affordable healthcare to well-being, we’ve got you covered.

• Choose from a range of low-cost health insurance options to support your well-being including medical, dental and vision after 30 days of employment
• Secure your financial future with an industry-leading company-matching 401(k) plan
• Company paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
• Explore career development with access to on-the-job training
• Access to exclusive discounts on attractions, automotive, travel and more!

WORKING CONDITIONS

Environmental conditions vary by location, including indoor and outdoor settings. Employees may encounter extreme temperatures, wetness, wind, fumes, dust particles and drafts. Safety is our top priority, and we are dedicated to fostering a safety-first environment, ensuring all precautions are taken to protect our team in every working condition.

ABOUT US

Wallenius Wilhelmsen is the global leader in integrated vehicle transportation and logistics, supporting our customers across their supply chain, all the way from the factory to the end-customer. Our ambition is to lead the way in transforming shipping and logistics. We transport and handle cars, tractors, trains, windmills, or even whole factories for some of the most well-known companies in the world. Our eyes will always be on delivering supreme quality in everything we do, while moving towards zero-emission logistics. We are powered by nearly 9,500+ people, working on vessels and at ports, at vehicle and equipment processing centers in 28 countries. Together, we are building resilient, connected, data-driven, decarbonized solutions fit for the future.

OUR COMMITMENT TO EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

We are a global group of people from diverse backgrounds and lifestyles. Wallenius Wilhelmsen is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to building a workplace where all contributors feel they can bring their best selves every day, learn from each other, and be appreciated. Our journey towards sustainable and integrated logistics compels us to attract people with diverse experiences, skills, and abilities.

Who We Are

At Wallenius Wilhelmsen, you'll join a global leader in shipping and logistics with more than 9,000 colleagues across 28 countries. Together, we help move vehicles, equipment, and goods around the world through innovative and sustainable solutions. Our ambition is to lead the way in transforming shipping and logistics. Our success is built on our people. Rooted in a strong safety culture and guided by our values – We Care, We Challenge, We Commit – we create an environment where people can grow, contribute, and perform at their best. As a global company listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange, we offer international opportunities within a collaborative and values-driven culture. Our Commitment to Equal Opportunities and an Inclusive Workplace At Wallenius Wilhelmsen, our people are fundamental to our success. We believe in the power of bringing people together and value the unique experiences, skills, and perspectives every individual brings. These differences strengthen our ability to support our customers, drive innovation, and succeed as a global organisation. By fostering an inclusive culture where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute, we create better outcomes for our people, our customers, and our business.

Our Commitment to Equal Opportunities and an Inclusive Workplace

By joining WalWil, you are not just taking on a role. You are joining a global team of over 9,000 people across 28 countries, where you can play a part in shaping shipping and logistics to be cleaner, smarter, and better for future generations. We believe careers grow through purpose, learning, and collaboration. Here, you will have opportunities to develop your skills, work with experienced colleagues, and contribute to meaningful work that supports customers and communities around the world. If you are motivated to learn, make an impact, and be part of a global team, WalWil could be the place for you. For more than 150 years, Wallenius Wilhelmsen has connected people, businesses, and markets across the world. What began as a mission to move goods and enable trade has evolved into a global shipping and logistics company focused on innovation, operational excellence, and a more sustainable future. But our story is defined as much by our people as by our business. Guided by our values—We Care, We Challenge, and We Commit—we foster a culture where people are empowered to grow, speak up and make a meaningful impact. Behind every achievement is the dedication, expertise, and collaboration of our teams. Across 28 countries, colleagues come together with diverse perspectives and a shared purpose: creating value for our customers, communities, and one another. It is this spirit that makes WalWil not only a leader in our industry, but also a place where people can build rewarding careers and contribute to something bigger than themselves.