Quality Inspector - Grease Plant

Warren Oil Company LLC; West Memphis (AR); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Warren Oil Company LLC seeks Quality Inspectors for the West Memphis facility. This role involves conducting detailed inspections on production lines, verifying finished products meet specifications, and documenting results to ensure quality standards.

Training on testing methods and adherence to safety and quality procedures is provided. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work independently in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• ISO 9001 understanding or experience preferred.
• Experience in manufacturing, quality inspection, or related fields preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed first-piece inspections on assigned production lines.
• Conduct in-process and finished-product inspections to verify quality standards.
• Test grease products per procedures and specifications.
• Document and track testing, adjustments, and quality activities.
• Maintain ISO 9001 quality records and COAs.
• Identify and quarantine nonconforming product and notify relevant personnel.
• Assist with finished-product verification, weekly inventory, and quality trend analysis.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Analytical reading

Quality documentation

Independent work

Effective communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Warren Oil Company is currently looking for Quality Inspectors at our West Memphis location.

Incentives: Fulltime opportunity Competitive pay.

Quality Inspector Duties

• Perform detailed first-piece inspections for assigned production lines in a timely manner.
• Perform routine in-process and finished-product inspections to verify products meet established quality standards and specifications.
• Perform required testing of grease products in accordance with established procedures and specifications.
• Monitor and document grease test results and communicate results to appropriate Production and Quality personnel.
• Make minor product or process adjustments within established specifications and authorized parameters when necessary to maintain product quality.
• Accurately document and track all testing, adjustments, corrections, and quality-related activities.
• Maintain required ISO 9001 quality records and documentation.
• Gather and maintain information required for Certificates of Analysis (COAs).
• Verify that packaging, labels, production documentation, and finished products meet established requirements.
• Identify and quarantine nonconforming product and notify appropriate personnel when quality issues are identified.
• Perform routine inspections throughout the facility with minimal supervision.
• Verify first-case inspections and required production paperwork are completed accurately.
• Assist with finished-product verification and release activities.
• Assist with weekly inventory activities as assigned.
• Track quality information and assist with identifying trends or recurring quality issues.
• Communicate quality concerns and work collaboratively with Production to support timely resolution.
• Follow all applicable company policies, procedures, safety requirements, and quality standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Quality Inspector Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Basic understanding of ISO 9001 preferred.
• Previous experience in manufacturing, quality inspection, laboratory testing, lubricants, grease, packaging, or a related field preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organizational and recordkeeping skills.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret information.
• Ability to identify problems and follow established procedures to address routine quality concerns.
• Ability to accurately document test results and other quality-related information.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with others.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize responsibilities in a production environment.
• Willingness and ability to learn established testing methods, quality procedures, and product specifications.

Warren Oil is the largest independent blender and packager of lubricants to the automotive, agriculture, commercial and heavy-duty markets in North America. The company operates six manufacturing and packaging facilities, located in North Carolina, Alabama, Arkansas, Texas, Illinois, and Pennsylvania. Warren Oil markets its lubricants, both conventional and synthetic, domestically and internationally to over forty countries, under the WARREN brand, the LUBRIGUARD brand, the LUBRIGOLD brand and the ITASCA brand. Warren Oil also manufactures and markets private label products for a number of Fortune 500 companies in addition to manufacturing and marketing a full line of automotive and heavy-duty chemicals, including anti-freeze and brake fluids, under its proprietary AUTOGUARD brand name.

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.