Quality Inspector III at Harbor Freight Tools
Moreno Valley, CA
About the Job
Job Description
The Quality Inspector III is responsible for inspecting incoming products, as well as finished goods inventory, in a warehouse/shop environment. Ensure product meets C.P.I requirements in safety, function, packaging, labeling, and can be released for sale to the general public.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Develop inspection checklists from product specifications and engineering test reports
- Write SCARs on non-conforming product.
- Perform random inspections of existing SKUs in DC inventory, as well as incoming products, upon being unloaded from containers in a warehouse/shop environment.
- Assure that the products meet requirements for quality, safety, function, packaging, labeling, weights, dimensions and workmanship.
- Write inspection reports and maintain tracker status. Document all non-conformances and provide detail.
- Apply acquired job skills and company policies and procedures to complete assigned tasks.
- Follow established QA procedures.
- Fill in for QA Manager when needed.
- Additional duties as assigned by the QA Supervisor.
Scope
- Supervision - Line lead responsibility
- Decision Making – Accept / reject decisions using inspection results
- SCAR Writing – All Non – Conforming Product
- Travel – up to 15%
Requirements
Job Qualifications – Education and Experience
- Requires a minimum of 5 to 7 years of related job experience
- Must be reliable and a team player
- Good written and communication skills
- Strong tool knowledge is required.
- General knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook
- Some assembly and functional testing of products required.
Physical Requirements
General warehouse environment requiring ability to:
- Stand, walk, sit for extended periods of time
- Lift up to 35 to 50 lbs
- Must excel at working and leading in a team environment
- Must have an ability to communicate clearly at all levels of management & employees - through verbal and written communications
- Must have the requisite computer skills to effectively manage all aspects of a project
Safety:
The candidate must be able to perform this job safely in accordance with standard operating procedures and good manufacturing practices, without endangering the health or safety of self or others.
The anticipated rate for this position is $30.00 per hour depending on location, knowledge, skills, education and experience. In addition, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits to Associates (and their families) such as medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability. Eligible Associates are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan. Associates will accrue paid time off up to 120 hours per year, including 56 hours of Floating Holidays and paid sick time up to 64 hours per year unless otherwise required by law. The Company observes two (2) Company paid holidays.
About Harbor Freight Tools
We're a 45 year-old, $6.5 billion national tool retailer with the energy, enthusiasm, and growth potential of a start-up. We have over 1,300 stores in 48 states across the country and are opening several new locations every week. We offer our customers more than 7,000 tools and accessories, from hand tools and generators to air and power tools, from shop equipment to automotive tools. We provide our customers with the right tool for the right job at the right price, always delivering quality and value.