Quality Control Associate

Role and Responsibilities

• Experience in quality management and working with textiles preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of Acceptable Quality Limit (AQL) sampling preferred but not required.
• Inspecting sewn products and recommending adjustments to compensate for errors or quality issues.
• Inspecting in-process production by reviewing 3 pieces from each sewer’s initial work and initialing the work orders.
• Labeling and segregating the items that don't meet requirements.
• Providing feedback and recommendations to management regarding product quality and improvement initiatives.
• Developing and implementing quality control procedures and protocols to improve efficiency.
• Understanding of sewing standards (such as thread tension and seam allowances) preferred but not required.
• Experience working with sewing machines preferred but not required.
• Ensuring work orders are carefully read and followed.
• Meeting or exceeding daily and weekly output and quality goals.
• Ensuring accurate QC/sewing times through using GUI computer system.
• Maintaining safe operations by adhering to safety rules, directions, procedures.
• Maintaining the organization and cleanliness of assigned work area, machinery and shared spaces.
• May have ability to assist with repairs – sew exact measurements and tolerances as small as 1/16” and comprehending and executing according to written and verbal sewing instructions.
• Additional tasks as assigned by Management.

• High school diploma or GED

• Good command of English (spoken and written) required.
• Great attention to detail and strong professional ethics required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Flexible and adaptable to changing business needs