Quality Control Inspector

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Chemical Guys is more than a brand, it's a lifestyle with a worldwide following. Driven by adventure, a passion for shine, and a love for the road ahead, we welcome any and all who share this passion to become part of our family.

When we started, we decided to wipe the slate clean and start off fresh with the simple idea to make the best quality chemicals manufactured right here in California to the highest quality standard. Over the years, we have grown into so much more: a huge library of detailing knowledge, a benchmark in the industry, group of friends with one common passion.

Today, Chemical Guys has become a true omnichannel leader in automotive appearance industry with a massive social media following and product distribution around the world. But we know this is still just the beginning as we want to win in the long run, drive innovation, and refine the industry while having fun and smiling along with you. So, grab a wash mitt, some soap, put a smile on your face, and don’t look back… it’s going to be an unforgettable ride.

The Quality Inspector is responsible for ensuring all products meet & exceed quality expectations from receiving of inbounds to finished good output in production. As a Quality Inspector, you will oversee all Quality Control processes performed in-house and work closely with the Quality Control Lead when performing investigations for root cause analysis & CAPA implementation in the spirit of continuous improvement.

• Perform in-house investigations to ensure adherence to internal standards across the following categories:
  Raw chemicals, finished goods, components, machines, accessories, etc.
• Maintain in-house internal finished good standards & label standards.
• Work alongside the Quality Lead in maintaining a non‑conformance log & providing quality metrics to support KPIs.
• Execute & document unique projects from the testing of new components to the execution of planned E&O exercises.
• Monitor on‑hand waste to schedule & support routine pickups.
• Perform product assessments, including but not limited to:
• Physical:
  Color, Odor, Appearance, etc.
• Analytical:
  Torque, Specific gravity, pH, Viscosity, etc.
• Be cross trained in operating QC lab equipment for performing in‑house testing, including but not limited to: pH testing, viscosity testing, specific gravity.
• Analyze product characteristics against established specifications/standards to determine disposition (i.e. pass/fail). Includes evaluation of several Certificates of Analysis (COAs).
• Adhere to basic principles of GLP & cGMP to expand these practices department wide.
• Perform timely escalations with strong communication skills using appropriate terminology.
• Under the guidance of the Quality Manager, facilitate & assist in unique audit requests & testing when required.
• Assist production, warehouse, and quality personnel as required.

13481 Valley Blvd. Fontana, CA 92335

$19/hr

Full Time with either temp to hire (benefits provided when you become perm. employee) or permanent hire from the start

• Fully comprehend the concept of inbound inspections and be capable of verbally speaking to all processes the position is responsible for with clear explanations of how to perform & the value it brings to the organization.
• Build relationships with key team members & cross functional teams and provide a brief explanation of how their roles intertwine with the responsibilities of the QC Inspector.
• Manage an inbound receipt and approval/rejection tracker for all items inspected and provide weekly summaries of rejected materials.

• Assist in Retains & Standards management and be capable of fully owning the process to support unique investigations.
• Support the Quality Lead in conducting investigations & take ownership of projects related to Non‑Conformances (NCRs) in pursuit of timely escalations and closures.

• Begin conducting trend analysis for rejected materials at inbound and provide a high‑level summary including, but not limited to: items impacted, shared issue(s), quantities impacted, vendor information, etc.

• Strong written & verbal communication skills in English. Proficiency in Spanish is a plus.
• High prioritization of safety and caution when utilizing sensitive laboratory equipment.
• Knowledge of basic mathematics to be able to understand & analyze data.
• Physically be able to climb ladders, stay on feet for a full 10hr shift and lift 50 lbs.
• Physically be able to obtain samples from containers up to 72" tall.
• Ability to prioritize & pivot daily activities driven by production urgency.
• Relentless attention to detail.
• American Society for Quality (ASQ) Certified Quality Inspector (CQI) preferred.