Receiving Inspection Clerk

Springs Window Fashions and Affiliated Companies; Waukegan (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Springs Window Fashions and Affiliated Companies seeks a Quality Clerk to ensure products meet quality standards by inspecting materials, components, and finished goods. You will document flaws, support continuous improvement, and collaborate with production and quality teams.

The role requires standing for long periods, basic math and data entry skills, and may involve interacting with dealers and suppliers on fabric issues.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Computer and data entry skills.
• Customer service experience a plus.
• Extensive knowledge of fabric is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct receiving activities.
• Inspect fabric for flaws (lift up to 50 lb fabric bolts).
• Document material flaws by completing necessary forms and uploading to systems.
• Determine if flaws can be worked around.
• Data entry (edit orders, release orders, and add notes).
• Assist production and customer service with issues.
• Cross-train within the department.
• May interact with dealers and suppliers regarding fabric issues.
• Participate in team improvement initiatives.
• Communicate inspection findings to production, engineering, and quality teams.
• Participate in internal audits and support customer or third-party inspections.
• Assist with quality implementation of control procedures and continuous improvement activities (5S, Lean, Six Sigma, etc.).

Skills

Communication skills

Basic math

Basic computer skills

Attention to detail

Fabric knowledge

Customer service experience

Stand for long periods

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

Position Summary:

The Clerkensures that products and processes meet established quality standards and customer specifications. This role involves inspecting materials, components, and finished goods, identifying nonconformities, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives to maintain consistent product quality.

Pay is $16.50 per hour. Shift is 6:00am- 2:30pm

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Computer and data entry skills

• Customer Service experience a plus

• Extensive knowledge of Fabric a plus, but not required.

Skills and Abilities:

• Strong written, oral communication skills

• Basic math and basic computer skills

• Must be able to stand for long periods of time

• Strong attention to detail

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct receiving activities

• Inspect COM fabric for flaws (must be able to lift 50 lb. fabric bolts)

• Document material flaws by completing necessary forms and uploading to systems.

• Determine if flaws can be worked around

• Dataentry (edit orders, release orders, and add notes)

• Assist production and customer service with issues

• Must be willing to cross train within the dept.

• May interact with dealers and suppliers regarding fabric issues

• Participate in team improvement initiatives

• Communicate inspection findings to production, engineering, and quality teams.

• Participate in internal audits and support customer or third-party inspections.

• Assist with qualityimplementation ofcontrol procedures and continuous improvement activities (5S, Lean, Six Sigma, etc.).

Requirements

Position Summary:

The Clerk ensures that products and processes meet established quality standards and customer specifications. This role involves inspecting materials, components, and finished goods, identifying nonconformities, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives to maintain consistent product quality.

Pay is $16.50 per hour. Shift is 6:00am- 2:30pm

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Computer and data entry skills

• Customer Service experience a plus

• Extensive knowledge of fabric is a plus but not required

Skills and Abilities:

• Strong written, oral communication skills

• Basic math and basic computer skills

• Must be able to stand for long periods of time

• Strong attention to detail

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct receiving activities
• Inspect fabric for flaws (must be able to lift 50 lb. fabric bolts)
• Document material flaws by completing necessary forms and uploading to systems.
• Determine if flaws can be worked around
• Dataentry (edit orders, release orders, and add notes)
• Assist production and customer service with issues
• Must be willing to cross train within the dept.
• May interact with dealers and suppliers regarding fabric issues
• Participate in team improvement initiatives
• Communicate inspection findings to production, engineering, and quality teams.
• Participate in internal audits and support customers or third-party inspections.
• Assist with qualityimplementation ofcontrol procedures and continuous improvement activities (5S, Lean, Six Sigma, etc.).

Employee Benefits:

• Effective on start Date
• Health and Welfare-Including medical dental, visioninsurance and LifeInsurance
• 401K with Company Matching -Company match of 100% of first 4% and 50% of the next 2%
• Paid Time Off
• 10 accrued vacation days, to start/11 Paid Company/Holidays
• Education Savings 529 Plan
• Career Path Advancement Opportunities
• Employee Product Discounts
• DisabilityInsurance
• Healthcare, Dependent Care & Commuter Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Programs