QA Inspector

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Bertelsmann's Valencia, CA site is seeking a QA Inspector to join a collaborative team focused on quality control across receiving, packing, shipping, and production. You will conduct material and process inspections with scanners and measuring tools, determine quality acceptance, record results, and escalate non-conformances while supporting corrective actions and maintaining the Quality Management System. You’ll also ensure adherence to 5S, safety, and timely completion of daily production goals while coordinating with Operations and Quality Leadership to meet service levels. The ideal candidate has quality inspection experience, impeccable attention to detail, basic data-entry skills, and English proficiency; bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus. To strengthen your application, highlight measurable QA outcomes, batch record reviews, cross-functional collaboration, and readiness to work onsite in Valencia along with the listed salary and benefits.

The QA Inspector works in a team to achieve warehouse goals and performs duties like shipping, packing, loading, unloading, and sorting. They are responsible for quality control and timely completion of production tasks. This role coordinates daily production with Operations & Quality Leadership Teams and interfaces with other departments as needed. They conduct quality inspections of materials and processes, using both system solutions as well as measuring and test equipment, determine quality acceptance decisions, and carry out necessary follow-up actions where appropriate.  

Your Tasks

• Meet daily quality inspection goals per program. 
• Accurately perform work and complete it in a timely manner. 
• Monitor and ensure daily orders are completed to meet established service levels. 
• Record inspection information and results onto inspection forms/scanners. 
• Communicate production needs and issues to other departments via multiple channels. 
• Assist with controlling, documenting, processing, and disposition of non-conforming material, product, or equipment according to the defined non-conformance process. 
• Assist Quality Manager with data entry and QMS Compliance, including research for Corrective Action Requests (CAR) and Non-conformances. 
• Ensure correct materials and documents are being used. 
• Ensure final production meets customer specifications. 
• Ship orders using various systems when required. 
• Perform batch record review and coordinate issues with Lead or area Manager. 
• Adhere to the company’s Quality Policy Statement and participate in the Quality Management System. 
• Act as a backup to Lead when necessary. 
• Verify that production staff are following documented quality control procedures. 
• Escalate any procedure problems found or potential issues that may result in sub-standard product. 
• Work with Operations Leadership to develop daily and weekly production forecasts and plans for imminent or active projects/jobs on the production floor. 
• Inspect materials in the receiving department for shipping damage and other customer requirements. 
• Inspect distribution packaging process to ensure deliveries match ordered contents. 
• Inspect operations process first articles to ensure materials and quantities match work instructions. 
• Conduct process audits to ensure operations processes are set up correctly, record data, and follow up as necessary. 
• Conduct out-of-box audit inspections, record data, and take action as necessary for quality concerns. 
• Inspect shipping paperwork to ensure quantities and materials queued for shipping are correct. 
• Continuously support departmental process improvements. 
• Abide by all company safety and hygiene regulations. 
• Follow and maintain 5S Program and guidelines. 
• Any additional tasks that may be assigned to ensure an efficient, safe, clean, and goal-oriented work environment 
• Annotates documentation to ensure traceability of inspection process
• Perform batch record review and coordinate issues with Lead or area Manager
• Adhere to the company’s Quality Policy Statement and participate in the Quality Management System
• When required, data entry

Your Profile

• High School diploma or GED preferred but not required
• Bi-lingual (English and Spanish) a plus
• Ability to read, write, understand and communicate in English effectively
• Experience in quality inspection and/or quality control
• General knowledge of computer operation and data input
• Detailed oriented and attention to process detail (a must)

We Offer

• Salary range for Valencia, CA: $17.25-$18.75 per hour.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Disability Pay.
• 401(k) with company matching up to 6%. 
• Paid Time Off, including paid holidays.
• Flexible Spending Accounts. 
• Voluntary benefits such as legal and financial assistance, pet insurance, and more. 
• Employee Assistance Program. 
• Ongoing employee development opportunities including tuition reimbursement, scholarships, and training.
• Commuter benefits. 
• Employee engagement activities.