Quality Control Inspector / Forklift Operator
Pay Rate: Up to ***/hour
Schedule: 1st Shift, Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Location: 309 Kennedy Drive, Sayreville, NJ
Candidate will travel between the 309 and 409 buildings, which are located next to each other, to provide coverage for other Quality Control Inspectors as needed.
Job Type: Contract Position with Potential for Permanent Hire
Interview Location:
All interviews must be conducted in person at:
414 E. Inman Avenue, Rahway, NJ 07036
Position Overview
We are seeking a dependable and detail-oriented Quality Control Inspector / Forklift Operator to join our team. This position is responsible for monitoring product quality, inspecting materials and finished goods, ensuring compliance with company and customer standards, and supporting warehouse operations through certified forklift operation.
The ideal candidate will have quality control experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to identify and resolve quality-related issues in a fast-paced warehouse environment.
Essential Responsibilities
Inspect products, materials, and processes to ensure compliance with company quality standards and customer requirements.
Perform quality inspections on inbound, stored, and outbound products and accurately document findings.
Conduct product integrity testing and evaluate products for defects, damage, or non-conformance.
Monitor warehouse inventory to ensure proper product rotation and quality standards are maintained.
Identify and report quality deviations, defects, and process discrepancies.
Communicate quality concerns to supervisors, buyers, and other departments to facilitate timely resolution.
Review and monitor reports related to spoilage, damage, and inventory variances.
Enter inspection data and maintain accurate quality records and documentation.
Analyze quality issues and recommend corrective actions when necessary.
Operate a forklift safely and efficiently to support inspection and warehouse activities.
Travel between the 309 and 409 facilities to provide inspection coverage as needed.
Provide excellent customer service to internal and external stakeholders.
Follow all company safety, sanitation, and regulatory requirements.
Required Qualifications
Minimum 1 year of Quality Control experience in a warehouse, manufacturing, distribution, or similar environment.
Forklift experience required; ability to safely operate a forklift is a must.
High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
Fluent in spoken and written English.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Ability to write routine reports and maintain inspection records.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, and decimals.
Effective problem-solving and analytical abilities.
Ability to work independently and make sound decisions regarding product quality.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Preferred Qualifications
1-3 years of Quality Control experience.
Experience in warehouse, logistics, distribution, food, produce, or manufacturing environments.
Previous experience using inventory or quality management systems.
Physical Requirements
Frequent standing, walking, bending, and lifting during the workday.
Ability to work in a warehouse environment with varying temperatures.
Ability to safely operate material handling equipment, including forklifts.
Ability to lift and move products as required.
What We Offer
Competitive pay up to *** per hour
Stable Monday-Friday schedule
Opportunity to gain valuable quality assurance experience
Potential for permanent employment based on performance and business needs
Candidates must be fluent in English, have forklift experience, possess at least one year of quality control experience, and be legally authorized to work in the United States. This is a contract position with the possibility of becoming a permanent employee.