Quality Inspector: 3rd shift

J.B. Poindexter & Co.; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

J.B. Poindexter & Co., Inc. in Reading, PA is seeking a Quality Control Inspector to ensure products meet quality standards prior to customer delivery. You will perform final inspections and review production with supervisors to ensure compliance with drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities include inspecting units against engineering drawings, directing rework, conducting in-process audits, and driving continuous quality improvements while maintaining a safe work environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a quality control/quality assurance position.
• Prefer 3 years of experience in a manufacturing/final assembly or a quality assurance environment.
• Communicate clearly and effectively.
• Concentrate for extended periods of time and follow established safety and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and ensure all units are built to customer specifications and Reading’s drawings, standards, and specifications.
• Utilize Microsoft Office to document findings and manage quality records.
• Direct others within the work area to complete rework items.
• Conduct in-process quality audits and review standards with production supervisor when defects are detected.
• Perform final inspection to meet Reading’s and customer specifications and standards.
• Collaborate with manufacturing to ensure on-time delivery and budgetary goals.
• Direct and coordinate the quality process and drive continuous quality improvements.
• Train workforce on quality standards and specifications.
• Maintain a clean, orderly and safe work environment.

Skills

Quality control

Leadership

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Posted Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at 4:00 AM

How You Will Make an Impact

The Quality Control Inspector is to ensure the product meets quality standards prior to customer delivery. Quality Control Inspectors are responsible for performing final inspection to be sure product meets company and customer standards and specifications.

The Nuts and Bolts

• Inspect and ensure all units are built to customer specification, as well as Reading’s engineering drawings, standards, and specifications.
• Computer experience using Microsoft Office .
• Able to direct others within the work area to complete rework items.
• Conduct in-process quality audits and review standards and specification requirements with production supervisor when errors or defects are detected.
• Perform final inspection function per Reading and Customer specification and standards.
• Work with manufacturing to ensure on-time delivery and budgetary goals are met.
• Direct and coordinate the quality process, provide continuous quality improvements, and ensure the integrity of Reading’s product quality, manufacturing, certification and release activities.
• Essential duties to include training the workforce on quality standards and specifications.
• Adheres to the company safety regulations and assist in the training and awareness of safety guidelines to new employees in the department.
• Maintain a clean, orderly and safe work environment.

Required Credentials

• Previous experience in a quality control/quality assurance position. Prefer 3 years of experience in a manufacturing/final assembly or a quality assurance environment.
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Communicate clearly and effectively.
• Concentrate for extended periods of time and follow established safety and procedures.

How We Make an Impact

At Reading Truck, we have more than 65 years of industry leadership in the manufacture, distribution, and enhancement of work truck bodies. We continue to experience rapid growth through our expanding network of more than 20 locations across North America. Take the next step in your career and come get paid to play with trucks!

Some of Our Total Rewards

We offer big company perks with small company culture:

• Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision and Life
• 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 10 paid holidays
• Generous Footwear, Eyewear, and Safety Equipment Discount Program
• Paid Training and Development Programs

J.B. Poindexter & Co., Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.