Quality Control Specialist - Manufacturing

Custom Filters Direct•Bloomsburg, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Custom Filters Direct manufactures standard and custom-size HVAC air filters for residential and commercial customers. The company is hiring a hands-on Quality Control Specialist to perform primarily visual quality inspections, identify defects, and work with Production to improve product consistency. The role spends significant time on the manufacturing floor checking materials and finished products, documenting concerns, and supporting improvements to inspection practices. The position is full-time and on-site at the company’s Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania facility. It is a first-shift role, Monday through Friday, from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM. The anticipated start is mid-December 2026, following the company’s transition to a new management software system. Occasional overtime or schedule adjustments may be needed, including staying into second shift to communicate quality concerns and review corrective-action instructions.

Requirements

Previous quality inspection, quality control, or related manufacturing experience involving visual product checks.
Ability to recognize defects, follow specifications and inspection procedures, and document results accurately.
Strong attention to detail, organization, and practical problem-solving skills.
Ability to communicate concerns professionally with employees and supervisors.
Basic to intermediate Excel and computer skills, with a willingness to learn new software.
Dependability, flexibility, and comfort working on the production floor.
Ability to perform physical job duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Experience in high-volume manufacturing, assembly, or packaging inspection.
Familiarity with root cause analysis, corrective actions, and nonconforming products.
Experience training employees, updating procedures, or supporting quality audits.

Responsibilities

Visually inspect incoming materials, products in production, and finished filters against specifications and approved examples.
Check for damaged materials, assembly defects, inconsistent workmanship, and packaging or labeling errors.
Verify product identification and quantities against order requirements.
Document defects, place suspect products on hold according to company procedures, and communicate concerns to leadership.
Reinspect corrected or reworked products before release.
Assist Production and Maintenance with investigating quality problems and verifying corrective actions.
Maintain inspection records and track recurring defects, scrap, and rework.
Help update inspection checklists, work instructions, and visual quality standards.
Assist with employee training, customer complaint investigations, and audit preparation.
Communicate unresolved concerns and corrective-action instructions between shifts.