Quality Inspector

Start your new career as a Quality Inspector with MAU at Milliken-Gerrish in Pendleton, SC. As a Quality Inspector, you will inspect fabric for defects and inconsistencies, accurately classify and document quality issues, and help ensure finished products meet established quality and production standards.

What We Offer:

• Pay of $16.96 per hour
• Rotating 12-hour shifts: 8:00 AM-8:00 PM / 8:00 PM-8:00 AM
• Temp-to-hire opportunity
• Eligible for permanent hire after 520 hours, at the client's discretion

What We're Looking For:

• Ability to read, write, and follow written and verbal instructions
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to perform accurate, thorough, and consistent quality inspections
• Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
• Ability to identify fabric defects and determine appropriate classifications
• Ability to adapt to changes in a production environment
• Ability to sync EVS maps with the inspection frame
• Strong work ethic, reliability, and commitment to safety and quality
• Ability to safely use tools and equipment associated with the position, including overhead hoists, sewing machines, fabric inspection frames, and the BARCO computer system

What You'll Do as a Quality Inspector:

• Inspect cloth and fabric for defects, imperfections, abnormalities, and inconsistencies according to established specifications
• Identify, classify, and mark fabric defects accurately
• Grade fabric and complete required quality documentation
• Meet production goals as directed by the department manager
• Seam non-standard fabric rolls together using a sewing machine to achieve required doff lengths
• Use hoists and/or forklifts to move fabric rolls as needed
• Complete BARCO system tasks, including ending pieces and starting new ones
• Perform Daily Team Maintenance (DTM) activities
• Regularly audit safety items to help maintain a safe work environment
• Keep the work area clean and organized
• Follow all plant safety rules, safety absolutes, departmental policies, procedures, and job specifications
• Operate assigned equipment safely and responsibly