Junior Warehouse Quality Specialist

Junior Warehouse Quality Specialist

Department: Warehouse

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Patterson

Reporting To: James Mayes

Compensation: $45,000 - $60,000 / year

Hi there, we’re Article. 👋 Since 2013, we've been creating remarkably better furniture experiences one sofa at a time. As a Junior Warehouse Quality Specialist
, you’ll be responsible for conducting inspections, tests, and audits at our warehouse site, verifying suppliers are meeting standards, and working on solutions projects to repair non‑conforming products. You will collaborate closely with the Quality Department, Warehouse and Logistics, and other cross‑functional teams to help drive quality improvements.

Why We Need You:

Article’s Warehouse department receives all our boxed furniture, inspects and adds the inventory to our system, then stores all our boxed furniture which is then loaded into delivery trucks – they ensure the right products are going to the right customers.

You will work with the quality team to ensure the quality of our furniture and to address non‑conformances efficiently. This role is crucial for maintaining high standards of quality and customer satisfaction. The warehouse quality team was first introduced in 2024 and we are excited to expand the team with team members at all warehouse locations.

Why Article?

As a Particle (people of Article), you will have a high level of autonomy to solve challenging, meaningful problems the best way you can. That means you’re trusted to explore solutions you believe will work best (you’re the expert, after all). You’ll do all this while growing your skills within a company that is redefining the furniture industry.

Schedule: Monday – Friday 40 hours a week (8:00am – 5:00pm)

Location: 400 Park Center Drive, Patterson, CA 95363

Team Size: 5

• 29 paid days off between vacation, wellness and holiday (details below)
• Generous medical, dental and vision coverage for you and your family
• Paid paternity/maternity leave
• 45% discount on all Article furniture
• Paid uniforms & safety boots

• Impactful Work: You’ll be directly involved in maintaining the quality and integrity of our products, contributing to customer satisfaction and brand reputation.

Occasional evening meetings may be required to collaborate with global team in Asia or Mexico. Occasional travel may be required for projects or training at other warehouse locations.

• Conduct thorough inspections of furniture items to ensure they meet quality standards and specifications.
• Identify and document defects, inconsistencies, and non‑conformities in products.
• Inspections may involve products or packaging in compromised condition. PPE and training will be provided.
• Assist in determining minor fixes to products at the warehouse not meeting Article’s standards such as through reinforcement of packaging.
• Support rework activities and large‑scale inspections alongside warehouse personnel or third‑party teams.
• Assist in rework quoting, and sourcing of materials for repairs as needed.
• Perform tests on products to verify durability, functionality, and safety, and to verify efficacy of any repairs.
• Participate in regular quality audits and reviews.
• Maintain accurate records of inspections, defects, and actions taken.
• Audit and inspect incoming containers to verify conformance to standards, and assist in supporting in‑country teams with CAPA documentation as needed.
• Audit box sizes and weights.
• Provide feedback and suggestions for process improvements to enhance product quality.
• Conduct other adhoc project work as required.

• 1–2 years of experience in quality inspection, warehousing, or manufacturing
• Strong attention to detail and problem‑solving skills
• Willingness to learn quality standards and processes
• Ability to read and interpret furniture assembly instructions
• Able to lift 50 lbs independently, and handle 100–300+ lbs with assistance or equipment
• Legally authorized to work in the U.S.
• Able to pass a pre‑employment drug/alcohol test and criminal background check
• Participation in E‑Verify is required

Technical

Skills:

• Ability to perform product inspections, basic tests, and assembly checks
• Comfortable using basic inspection…