Quality Assurance Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a detail-oriented Quality Assurance Specialist to support production quality activities within a manufacturing environment in Richmond, Virginia. This Long-term Contract position focuses on maintaining product accuracy through routine inspections, label verification, and weight confirmation throughout the production cycle. The ideal candidate will work closely with plant teams and use both hands-on quality practices and structured testing methods to help uphold consistent standards.

Responsibilities:
• Perform scheduled hourly inspections during production runs to confirm products meet established quality standards.
• Review packaging and product labels for accuracy, completeness, and compliance before materials move forward in the process.
• Verify product weights at regular intervals and document findings to ensure consistency with manufacturing specifications.
• Monitor activity on the plant floor and communicate any quality concerns promptly to the appropriate team members.
• Maintain clear and accurate quality records from inspections, checks, and observed production issues.
• Partner with manufacturing personnel and quality staff to support a clean, organized, and compliant production environment.
• Investigate variances identified during routine checks and assist in resolving issues that could affect product quality.• Experience working in quality assurance within a manufacturing or production setting.
• Ability to carry out repetitive inspections with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Familiarity with manual testing and general quality assurance practices.
• Understanding of verification processes such as label review, weight checks, and in-process inspections.
• Comfortable working on the production floor as well as within a designated quality office area.
• Strong communication skills for reporting findings and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Exposure to Selenium or Selenium-based automation tools is a plus.