Quality Assurance Inspector (Weekday)

Williams-Sonoma•Booneville, MS

17h•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Assurance Inspector is responsible for ensuring daily departmental goals are met by inspecting upholstered pieces and slipcovers produced by an assigned upholstery line before they move to further processing. The primary focus is Final Inspection on the weekday shift at the Booneville, Mississippi facility. The role supports Sutter Street Manufacturing objectives for safety, service, quality, and cost. The inspector cleans up covers behind upholsterers by cutting strings and detailing pieces before inspection. They verify product quality and correctness against style requirements and production documentation, work with associates to support productivity and safety, maintain a clean work area, and move inspected pieces to the next processing step when no repairs are required.

Requirements

At least 1 year of quality operations inspection experience in upholstered furniture.
Good math and reading skills.
Experience reading and understanding production tickets.
Ability to interpret simple instructions in a production manual.
Ability to perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment and meet delivery requirements.
Good oral and written communication skills, including the ability to read, write, and understand English.
Ability to keep accurate records and follow documented procedures and standards.
Good problem-solving skills.
Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with associates and managers as part of a team.
Excellent time-management skills and ability to work independently with little supervision.
Strong sense of urgency and ability to meet established deadlines.
Ability to stand for up to 10-hour periods and bend and twist at the waist and knees to inspect upholstered pieces and slipcovers.
Ability to see fabric patterns and color variations.
Ability to frequently lift 20–60 pounds.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent.
Basic computer skills.
Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

Follow safe work practices, demonstrate safe habits, and comply with company Personal Protective Equipment standards and policies.
Perform assigned duties with a positive, professional, courteous, and helpful attitude, acting with integrity.
Cut strings and detail covers behind upholsterers before inspection.
Complete daily tasks promptly and to high standards using documented Standard Operating Procedures to help meet production goals.
Verify that products have consistent ½-inch seams and meet or exceed stated style quality requirements.
Check that tickets, fabric, cushions, and pillows are correct against the PRD.
Inspect overall appearance, including seams, stitches, fabric condition, cushion tailoring and fit, filling, welt, and visible defects.
Work with associates to maximize productivity while maintaining quality and complying with safety policies.
Ensure decorations and labels are in the correct locations.
Suggest improvements to techniques and processes.
Maintain overall cleanliness of the work area throughout the shift.
After inspection, scan the ticket and load pieces without required repairs onto the conveyor belt for the next processing step.