Quality Inspector - 2nd Shift

Young-Innovations; Earth City (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Young Innovations, Inc. is seeking a Quality Inspector to verify production runs, perform routine checks, and ensure products meet specifications for sale. The role requires attention to detail, strong documentation habits, and teamwork in a manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities include reviewing work instructions, inspecting components, and ensuring proper lot tracking and approvals before release. This position emphasizes safety, accuracy, and collaboration across shifts in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 0–2 years in quality inspection or related field.
• Experience with automated machines or visual inspection preferred.
• Ability to distinguish color and follow written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Verify and approve production runs and start-ups.
• Perform sixty‑minute quality inspections on orders.
• Document approvals and ensure lot numbers match materials.
• Communicate with operators and leadership on issues.
• Complete packaging and final release inspections.
• Cross-train and assist in training new employees.

Skills

Quality inspection

Documentation

Measurement tools

Gauge reading

Color vision

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Job description

Site Description:Microbrush International develops, manufactures, and markets innovative disposable dental products focused on restorative dental procedures. Our products are designed to enhance everyday procedures and provide Convenient. Consistent. Control. Role Description:Reporting to the Quality Manager, the Quality Inspector is responsible for verifying and approving production runs; completing associated paperwork; perform regular quality checks on product on a variety of production machines, and ensures products meet specifications, and is good to release for sale. Follows all safety rules and company established manufacturing and quality methods and processes while meeting KPI’s (Key Performance Indicators).Essential Duties:This position is responsible for all production lines within Zahoransky room, dispensing tip room, and hub/packaging molding.• Responsible for all documentation for products, ensuring the documentation is filled out properly and not signed off as completed unless correct and complete• Communicate with Supervisor as necessary and per Quality Manual training documents• Verify and approve production start-up on shop orders. This includes reviewing work instructions, inspecting flock or bristle heads and runner cuts, measurements are met using gauges and per finished part specifications and company quality requirements as each product requires. Document startup approvals• Perform sixty (60) minute quality inspections on shop orders, checking flocking, cuts, etc. or for bulk bags, bulk boxes, tray boxes, and molding parts for tips, cavities, water pass, syringe fit, etc. per Quality Manual. Document approvals• Verify proper lot number matches of materials• When product fails, properly document the materials and documents, and communicate with the operators and Lead staff. Ensure process changes are made until product is able to pass inspection• Perform packaging and final release inspections and ensure shop orders are properly completed• Work closely with Lead staff to ensure finished goods receive proper inspections per policy• Inspectors with work with each other throughout the shift to guarantee that all duties and inspections are met throughout the shift• Cross-train on all inspection duties• Assist in training new employees• All other job duties as assignedMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Training and Experience• High School diploma or its equivalent.• Minimum 0-2 years of experience in field or related area.• Prefer automated machine operation and/or product visual inspection experience in an industrial environment.Knowledge, Abilities and Skills• Knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within the field. Ability to distinguish color.• Ability to read and follow instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the function of the job.• Ability to operate automated machinery with attention to details and a ‘safety-first’ mentality.• Ability to use basic measuring devices.• Ability to take direction. Able to work on a team and move to different task as required by team.• Must be able to complete paperwork.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Able to work standing up for 8 hours and lift up to 30 lbs. occasionally. Must be able to bend, reach and walk frequently. Able to communicate orally and in writing. Must be able to use a computer.Working Conditions:Exposure to manufacturing environment, with some abnormal variations in temperature, fumes, noise, dust and atmospheric conditions.Young Innovations, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and E-Verify participating employer.