QA Inspector - 2nd shift - Entry Level

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Full Time Arlington Heights, IL, US

6 days ago Requisition

Responsibilities

• Perform first-piece and in-process inspections of custom labels and pressure-sensitive label stock to ensure they meet customer and internal specifications.
• Inspect, test, and measure materials and products using tools such as rulers, calipers, or gauges to verify dimensions and quality.
• Check print quality, color, registration, die cutting, perforations, unwind direction, and overall appearance of labels.
• Compare colors, shapes, textures, and grades to approved samples or color charts to confirm conformance to standards.
• Mark items with acceptance/rejection status and follow procedures to reject or discard products that do not meet specifications.
• Collect samples for testing and document all inspection and test results clearly and accurately.
• Operate inspection and testing equipment safely and follow all company safety rules.
• Work closely with production staff to communicate quality issues and help maintain smooth production flow.

2nd Shift

Hours:

Monday
- Thursday, 3:10pm - 1:40am

Skills & Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Up to 2 years of quality control experience in a manufacturing or printing environment preferred.
• Ability to use dimensional measuring tools (such as rulers, calipers, and gauges) and perform basic tests used in the printing industry.
• Strong ability to visually inspect color, unwind direction, die cuts, perforations, and overall print quality.
• Able to read and understand job packets, blueprints, data, manuals, and other documents related to specifications and inspection procedures.
• High attention to detail and accuracy when inspecting product and recording results.
• Comfortable standing and walking in a production environment and lifting up to 25 pounds.
• Required vision includes close, distance, color, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Benefits and Perks

• Competitive Compensation
• 10 Paid Holidays per year
• Discretionary Quarterly Company Bonus
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Blue Cross/Blue Shield Medical insurance
• Vision Care
• Short-Term Disability
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) Plan and company match!
• Service Anniversary Awards
• Summer picnics and end of year holiday celebrations
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Company Discounts and more!

EEO
- Minority/female/male/disability/veteran. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or protected veteran status.

Indefinite U.S. work authorization individuals only. Future sponsorship for work authorization is not available. Local applicants only.

Hourly pay rate for this role is $18.60.

Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.