Inspector

New Albany Industries•Galax, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Inspector follows established quality control procedures to ensure final products meet all company quality standards. The role checks products for flaws, errors, and other abnormalities before packaging, corrects minor non-compliance issues, and follows all quality standards and inspection requirements. The Inspector reads instruction and production sheets to complete daily production goals, works in accordance with Company safety practices, maintains a neat and clean work area, and adheres to attendance and work schedules. Other duties may be assigned. The position operates primarily in a plant environment, where temperatures may be hot or cold depending on the weather. The employee regularly talks and hears, bends, stoops, kneels, twists, and lifts up to 50 pounds; holds and operates air-powered tools weighing up to 5 pounds; and frequently stands for extended periods, uses hands to finger, handle, or feel, and reaches with hands and arms.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Ability to work in a fast-paced production line environment.
Prior work experience in quality control.

Nice To Haves

Prior working experience in a furniture manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Inspect for flaws, errors, or other abnormalities before packaging.
Check back alignment and regulation of back fiber.
Check that horizontal lines match and that placement and regulation of top arms are correct.
Ensure there are no gaps between backs and seats.
Inspect pillow count and arm rail alignment.
Feel along the sides and bottom of frames for flaws or raised staples.
Check fabric for dirt or stains.
Correct minor non-compliance issues.
Operate electric heat guns, electric steamers, and air-powered staple guns.
Read instruction and production sheets to complete daily production goals.
Operate and maintain air-powered frame and/or nail guns.
Follow Company safety practices and quality standards and inspection requirements.
Maintain a neat and clean work area.
Maintain regular attendance and comply with work schedules.
Perform other duties as assigned.