Quality Control and Production Support Specialist

Paradigm • Virginia Beach, VA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

For more than 35 years, Paradigm has helped colleges, universities, and other educational institutions deliver credentials that recognize important achievements. We are looking for a dependable, detail-oriented Quality Control & Production Support Specialist to join our Print Press Services manufacturing team. In this hands-on role, you will inspect stock diplomas, certificates, and other credentials to make sure they meet our quality standards before they move through the production and engrossing process. You will also help keep our press operators supplied with materials, organize inventory, package finished products, and transport materials between Paradigm buildings.

Requirements

• Have a high school diploma or GED.
• Have strong attention to detail and take pride in accurate work.
• Are dependable and able to maintain regular, on-time attendance.
• Can follow written instructions, specifications, and established procedures.
• Are comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment where priorities can change.
• Can stay organized while handling multiple tasks.
• Work well independently and as part of a team.
• Are willing to learn our products, quality standards, and production processes.
• Have a valid state-issued driver's license and are comfortable driving a company vehicle between nearby Paradigm buildings.
• Employees must be able to stand and walk for extended periods during the workday.
• Employees must be able to regularly bend, reach, and move throughout production and stockroom areas.
• Employees must be able to lift and move materials weighing up to approximately 50 pounds.
• Employees must be able to safely handle printed materials, boxes, supplies, and finished products.

Nice To Haves

• Previous quality control experience is helpful, but it is not required.
• Previous experience in quality control, manufacturing, printing, production, warehouse operations, inventory, packaging, or shipping is a plus, but is not required.

Responsibilities

• Inspect pressed diplomas, certificates, and other products for accuracy, quality, color consistency, and visible defects.
• Compare finished products against job specifications to ensure client requirements are met.
• Use production job information to gather and prepare materials needed by our printing press operators.
• Help keep the department stocked with paper, supplies, and other production materials.
• Organize and maintain materials, finished products, and supplies in the stockroom.
• Assist with inventory tracking and maintaining accurate stock levels.
• Package and prepare completed products for safe and accurate transport.
• Coordinate the movement of products and materials through the department.
• Drive a company vehicle to transport products and materials between Paradigm buildings.
• Communicate quality concerns or production issues to the appropriate team members.
• Work with production and other departments to help meet daily deadlines and customer commitments.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Assist with other production needs as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement plan with company matching
• Paid annual and sick leave
• Paid holidays
• Opportunities to learn additional areas of production and grow within the organization

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED