Quality inspector

Location: Kansas City, MO Pay: 17-20/hr | Department: Quality Assurance

About the Role Are you detail-oriented with a passion for precision and product quality? We are seeking a Quality Assurance Inspector to join our manufacturing team. In this hands-on role, you will be on the front lines of production-inspecting components, validating measurements, and ensuring every product that leaves our facility meets strict quality standards and customer expectations.

Reporting to the QA Supervisor, you will work closely with manufacturing teams to perform inspections across all production stages, maintain accurate quality records, and help maintain ISO standards.

Key Responsibilities

• In-Line Inspections: Perform Start-Up, In-Process, and Final Inspections using mechanical tools, precision measuring gages, and software-controlled testing equipment.
• Documentation: Record inspection results and maintain clear, accurate performance logs using standard computer software and quality programs.
• Issue Containment: Identify workflow or production issues, quarantine suspect raw materials or assemblies, and execute sorting inspections.
• Process Authority: Issue "Job Stop" notices to manufacturing leadership during out-of-control situations to protect product integrity.
• Shipping & Receiving Support: Check and verify outgoing small shipments and assist with incoming raw material inspections as needed.
• Continuous Improvement: Help develop quality training materials and assist in training production team members on quality standards.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Experience: 1-2 years of QA/QC experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Education: High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Skills: Basic computer skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to quality and team collaboration.
• Development: Willingness to study and achieve certification in Root Cause Analysis and other quality tools.
• Physical & Work Environment: Ability to stand and walk for extensive periods.

salary: $38,000 - $41,000 per year
shift: Second
work hours: 3 PM - 11 PM
education: High School

Responsibilities

• Product Inspection & Testing: Perform Start-Up, In-Process, and Final Inspections using mechanical and software-controlled measuring tools, gages, and testing equipment.
• Documentation & Logging: Maintain accurate, timely performance records and inspection logs using quality management software and standard computer programs.
• Compliance & Quality Standards: Interpret and comply with cGMP and ISO 9001:2015 quality standards throughout all inspection activities.
• Non-Conformance & Issue Resolution: Identify workflow or production issues, quarantine suspect raw materials or components, and perform 100% sorting inspections when necessary.
• Production Oversight: Issue "Job Stop" notices to department heads when out-of-control manufacturing situations require immediate containment.
• Material Receiving & Shipping: Assist with receiving incoming raw materials as needed, and inspect outgoing small shipping packages to verify accuracy.
• Training & Development: Help develop quality training materials and conduct training for team members as needed.
• Cross-Functional Support: Partner with supervisors and production personnel to advise on quality findings and maintain high standards across all departments.

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Skills

• Product Inspection
• Inspection
• Quality Control

Qualifications

• Years of experience: 1 year
• Experience level: Entry Level

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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.