Quality Inspector - 1st Shift

Job Description

Job Description

Title: Entry-Level Quality Inspector

Location: Elgin, IL
Hire Type: Contract to Hire
Shift: 1st shift (6a-2:30p)
Compensation: $20-22hr

Benefits: As a contract employee of Sterling, you are eligible to receive a Full Employee Benefits Package that includes paid time off, paid holidays, 3 medical plans to choose from, dental & vision plans, 401(k), and an Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP) plan.

Overview:

Our client is seeking an Entry-Level Quality Inspector to support quality inspection and testing activities within a manufacturing environment. This position is ideal for someone looking to begin a career in quality assurance. The Quality Inspector will learn inspection techniques, quality standards, and documentation processes while assisting with incoming, in-process, and final product inspections. This role works closely with production and quality teams to help ensure products meet company and customer quality requirements.

Job Duties:

• Assist with incoming, in-process, and final inspections of materials and finished products.
• Perform visual inspections and basic dimensional inspections using calipers, gauges, and other measuring equipment.
• Record inspection results and maintain accurate quality documentation.
• Support data entry into quality and production systems.
• Identify and report defects or non-conforming materials to the Quality team.
• Assist with sorting, containment, and rework activities as needed.
• Follow ISO procedures, work instructions, and established quality standards.
• Perform routine 5S audits and maintain a clean, organized inspection area.
• Clean, handle, and properly store inspection gauges and measuring equipment.
• Participate in quality training and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Previous manufacturing or quality inspection experience preferred, but not required.
• Ability to read and follow work instructions and inspection procedures.
• Basic understanding of measuring tools such as calipers and gauges is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Basic computer proficiency for data entry and documentation.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to learn quality standards, inspection techniques, and continuous improvement practices.

Physical Demands

• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds regularly and up to 75 pounds with assistance and appropriate equipment.
• Ability to stand, walk, and move throughout the manufacturing facility for extended periods.
• Ability to perform tasks requiring hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.
• Ability to frequently reach, handle materials, and operate measuring equipment.
• Ability to occasionally climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, and bend.
• Ability to communicate effectively in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to perform work requiring close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.