Quality Inspector EOL

Associated Materials • Cedar Rapids, IA

11d

About The Position

Associated Materials is seeking a motivated End of Line Inspector Associate to work in its manufacturing plant. The role helps ensure products meet the quality standards customers expect. Stationed at the end of a production line, the inspector checks windows for compliance with production and AAMA labels, including the model, size, and product options such as hardware, glass, and grids. Passing windows are signed off and moved to Shipping; noncompliance is reported immediately to the line Supervisor and Quality Auditor. The position also includes housekeeping and cross-training to become proficient across multiple positions and production lines. The work involves physical activity, use of personal protective equipment, and working in different temperature-controlled environments.

Requirements

• Preferred experience of 1–2 years in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment and motivation to become well-versed in multiple areas of operations.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Willingness to work independently or as part of a team and contribute across areas of operations.
• Clear communication with team members.
• Ability to read and comprehend English.
• Ability to collaborate with people in a variety of roles.
• Commitment to cross-training, learning, and further developing skills.
• Physical fitness for the listed movements and positions, including standing, walking, sitting, lifting, carrying, climbing, pushing and pulling, bending, reaching, kneeling, crouching, squatting, crawling, balancing, manipulating, rotating the trunk, handling, gripping, talking, and hearing.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds at any given time.
• Ability to work with personal protective equipment and in different temperature-controlled environments.

Nice To Haves

• Being fully bilingual in Spanish and English is a plus.
• Values diversity and takes pride in building a team together.

Responsibilities

• Inspect each window at the end of the production line for compliance with production and AAMA labels.
• Check model, size, and product options, including hardware, glass, and grids.
• Sign off on windows that pass inspection and move them on to Shipping.
• Immediately report noncompliance to the line Supervisor and Quality Auditor.
• Perform other assigned duties, including housekeeping.
• Cross-train to become proficient across multiple positions and production lines.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed