Quality Control Inspector

The Position: Quality Control Inspector

As a Quality Control Inspector at CandleScience, you will be tasked with ensuring all inbound, manufactured, and returned products meet the high-quality standards that our customers expect from one of the nation's leading suppliers.

The Quality Inspector is responsible for reviewing products and materials upon arrival or during/after manufacturing to make sure they meet company requirements. Their duties include measuring objects compared to their intended physical specifications, running quality tests and identifying defects.

Responsibilities:

• Inspects and approves materials by confirming specifications, conducting visual and measurement tests, and rejecting and returning unacceptable materials.

• Inspects post-production by confirming specifications, conducting visual and measurement tests, and communicating required adjustments to the production supervisor.

• Inspects customer returns for damage and usage and re-work or repackages as necessary

• Approves finished products by confirming specifications, conducting visual and measurement tests, returning products for re-work, and confirming re-work.

• Documents inspection results by completing reports and logs, summarizes re-work and waste, and records data in the appropriate system.

• Keeps measurement equipment operating by following operating instructions and calibration requirements, and calling for repairs.

• Maintains a safe and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures, and complying with legal regulations.

• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and reading technical publications.

You must thrive in a high-growth, fast-paced, and team-oriented environment and be focused on accomplishing the company's mission and goals. We're looking for someone who is a great team player, strong communicator, is a quick learner, and makes sound decisions. If you're that person - we want to hear from you!

Requirements:

• High school diploma

• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills

• Strong communication skills with upper management, suppliers and co-workers

• Internal auditing/inspection experience

• Analytic Skills and thinking

• Experience with Microsoft Office, Google Suite and similar software

• Able to lift up to 55 lbs repetitively and move 100+ lbs with equipment

To Apply: Please submit your resume and a cover letter letting us know why you're perfect for the job. Incomplete applications will not be considered. No phone calls please!

The Salary Range is $40,000-$50,000 based upon experience.

To apply, please submit your resume along with a short Cover Letter to tell us why you are interested in this position.

Benefits:

Big company benefits with small company culture! We provide comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with low deductibles. All employees receive employer match for retirement contributions of up to 3% of annual earnings. We have liberal vacation policies and offer additional benefits including technology stipends, gym memberships, and company-paid life insurance.

• Employee assistance program
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement

About Us:

CandleScience develops and sells candle and soap making supplies. Our customers vary in size from candle and soap entrepreneurs to seasonal hobbyists. We began in 2003 as a two-person startup, and have become the market leader in the industry.

We work hard to develop natural and safe products that push the boundaries of candle and soap making. Our success is a result of our focus on web development, product development, and operations.

For More About Us:

www.candlescience.com/about

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CandleScience and the Science of Candle Making | https://www.avery.com/blog/customer-spotlight-candlescience/

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