Quality Control Inspector
About The Position
The Quality Control Inspector inspects, rewinds, and prepares finished label products for shipment, ensuring that each order meets Inovar's quality standards and customer specifications. The role is responsible for identifying print defects, verifying product accuracy, and ensuring that only conforming products reach customers. It operates in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and requires attention to detail, quality awareness, and efficient operation of rewind and inspection equipment. The position is scheduled for a second shift, Monday through Thursday, from 3:00 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. The inspector works with Production, Quality Assurance, and Supervisors, maintains a clean and organized work area, follows safety, GMP, and company quality procedures, and supports continuous improvement. Inovar Packaging Group describes itself as a North American flexographic and digital printing company that invests in technology and equipment. It emphasizes teamwork, trust, craftsmanship, customer-first partnerships, and employee and customer success.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to identify print defects.
- Ability to read work orders and customer specifications.
- Basic math and measurement skills.
- Ability to work independently while maintaining productivity.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Ability to stand for extended periods.
- Ability to frequently lift up to 40 pounds.
- Ability to bend, reach, twist, and move throughout the production area.
- Excellent color vision and visual acuity.
- Ability to perform repetitive hand movements.
- Ability to safely operate manufacturing equipment.
Nice To Haves
- Manufacturing or printing experience.
- Experience operating label rewind or inspection equipment.
- Experience in flexographic or digital label printing.
- Knowledge of pressure-sensitive labels.
- Familiarity with barcode verification and quality inspection procedures.
- Previous quality control or manufacturing inspection experience.
- Experience with Rotoflex, ABG Digicon, Delta ModTech, Arpeco, Stanford, Webtron, Rotocontrol, label rewind and inspection systems, or barcode verification equipment.
Responsibilities
- Operate label rewind and inspection equipment to inspect finished labels before shipment.
- Perform 100% visual inspection of printed labels for quality and accuracy.
- Verify customer specifications, including color consistency, registration, print quality, variable data, barcode readability, die-cut accuracy, label count, core size, roll direction, and splice requirements.
- Identify defects such as missing print, ink smears, color variation, registration issues, die-cut defects, missing labels, contamination, and print imperfections.
- Remove defective material and ensure only conforming product is shipped.
- Complete quality documentation and production records accurately.
- Label, package, and prepare finished rolls for shipment according to customer specifications.
- Communicate quality concerns to Production, Quality Assurance, and Supervisors.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization in the work area.
- Follow safety, GMP, and company quality procedures.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives to improve quality and reduce waste.
Benefits
- Competitive pay.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits.
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
- Paid time off (PTO) and company holidays.
- Career growth opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
