Quality Assurance Specialist

About Eastern Industrial Supplies, Inc

Eastern Industrial Supplies: Our Story

As an Industrial Distribution company in business for 45+ years, Eastern Industrial Supplies is renowned for our exceptional company culture that surpasses all expectations. Honoring God in all we do is the bedrock of our operation and we take immense pride in our commitment to care for all our team members. As a family-owned business, every individual associate is genuinely appreciated, and all of this makes Eastern an extraordinary place to work - just ask our team! But it doesn't stop there. We also offer abundant opportunities for personal and professional growth within the industry. From our establishment in 1980 in Greenville, SC, we have expanded our footprint across the Southeast, including Durham, Greensboro, and Charlotte. As a member of our team, you'll be immersed in the world of industrial pipe, valves, and fittings (PVF) and commercial plumbing products, gaining extensive knowledge and expertise that is second to none.

About the role

Quality Control Specialist - Distribution

Join the dynamic team at Eastern Industrial Supplies, Inc. where every day brings new adventures in the world of wholesale industrial distribution! As a Quality Control Specialist you will be at the forefront of logistics, ensuring the accuracy in all aspects of our distribution process. Experience the thrill of working in a high-performance culture that celebrates excellence and integrity, where your contributions truly make a difference.

Your journey here will be filled with learning opportunities, and you will be part of a team that honors God in all actions. So, if you're hungry for growth and eager to be part of something bigger, this is the opportunity you've been waiting for!

What you'll do

Quality Control Specialist Responsibilities:

• Ensures inventory accuracy; adjusts inventory in system when necessary; Maximize space and tracks item locations.
• Pull Count Report daily
• Perform all Immediate Counts first thing daily, after immediate Counts are completed and resolved, complete daily Advanced Cycle Counts.
• Investigate and resolve any discrepancies found between the inventory count and the physical counts
• Partner with Sales, Receiving, Shipping, and any other parties to find out why discrepancies occurred
• Report to Supervisor any findings regarding adjustments that may be made to procedures to prevent future discrepancies.
• Perform all Immediate Counts (Back Order Investigations) first thing daily, investigating and resolving any discrepancies found between the inventory count and the physical counts. Log Unquality Events (UETs) for Back Orders.
• Weekly Future POs Analysis for Space Management.
• Investigate and resolve each item discrepancy as necessary
• Adjust counts in system as required and track dollar value of adjustments
• Maximize location space for items as needed. Move items from secondary/overstock locations to primary locations as needed, or as informed by Pickers.
• Functions as a back-up to Distribution Associates if needed.

Qualifications

As a QC Specialist at Eastern Industrial Supplies, Inc., you will need a blend of essential skills that will set you up for success. First and foremost, strong organizational abilities are crucial, as you'll be managing inventory and ensuring accurate shipments. A keen eye for detail will help you double-check orders and maintain quality standards.

Good communication skills are vital for effectively collaborating with team members and providing excellent customer service during deliveries.


A commitment to safety and integrity will guide your actions daily, while a positive attitude and a willingness to learn will make you an invaluable team member. Training for forklift driver certification and safety training are required to be successful at Eastern.

Previous Quality Control experience preferred

Hands-on experience in a distribution center required

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