Quality Inspector at Petmate – Lancaster, Texas

POSITION SUMMARY

We are seeking a Quality Inspector to join our dynamic team at Petmate. The Quality Inspector is responsible for ensuring that products meet the required quality standards before they reach the customer. This role involves conducting inspections and tests on products that are received at the facility. The Quality Inspector will work closely with receiving teams to ensure that quality control procedures are followed and to implement corrective actions when necessary. This role will also require you to communicate with various Quality control team members that will provide feedback to suppliers.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform inspections and tests on products as they are being received at the facility.
• Verify product specifications using appropriate tools and equipment.
• Identify and document defects or deviations from quality standards.
• Communicate quality issues to quality team and collaborate on corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate records of inspections, tests, and quality control activities.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations and company quality standards.
• Assist in the development and implementation of quality control procedures.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Requirements:

• Must be able to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions provided in written, verbal or diagram form.
• Must be able to deal with problems in a variety of dynamic situations and make good decisions.
• Must possess effective people skills for use in training and working well with others.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office – Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel to manage data and information accurately and effectively.
• Must be able to read and understand quality inspection criteria documents.
• Demonstrated time management skills. Good self-starter, self-directed, and proven ability to work with limited supervision.
• Must be able to read, comprehend, write, and communicate in English.
  
  

Education and Experience:

• Previous experience with product inspections in a distribution environment highly preferred

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk and listen.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The distribution environment can be fast-paced and physically demanding, with exposure to various materials and processes that may result in a dirty workspace. We prioritize safety and cleanliness, providing all necessary protective gear and maintaining strict hygiene standards. Despite the challenging conditions, we foster a collaborative and supportive atmosphere where teamwork and professional growth are highly valued.

ABOUT PETMATE

Petmate is a global leader in pet supply products. Some of our most beloved brands include Chuckit!®, Arm & Hammer®, Barkbone®, Gamma2®, HyperPet®, JW Pet®, La-Z-Boy®, Mad Cat®, Petmate®, Vittles Vault® and Wild Eats®.

Over 60 years ago, Petmate began with a single focus on providing safe pet transportation, which resulted in the creation of the first dog kennel. Flash forward to today, and the same love and bond that existed to provide safe travel for our pets now permeates through every step of pet and pet owners shared adventure.

Knowing that pets are every bit as much a part of the family, Petmate takes pride in developing new, superior products that improve the quality of life and enrich the bond created between people and their pets. From environmentally responsible manufacturing to rigorous product testing, we place safety at the core of what we make and how we make it.

Our 25 trusted brands continually drive innovation across pet categories, spanning dog and cat toys, feeding and watering, food storage, carriers, shelters, bedding, consumables and more.

OUR WHY: To enrich the lives of families by cultivating the bond between people & their pets

OUR VISION: Families everywhere trust us more than any other company to enhance the well-being of their pets at every step of their adventure

Petmate Core Values

OWN IT! We take full responsibility for our actions, decisions, and their outcomes

STEADFAST DETERMINATION: Steady pursuit of what's next with unwavering commitment and enthusiasm

DO THE RIGHT THING: Consistent alignment of actions and values in every situation, ensuring you're always true to what's right

SAFETY WITHOUT COMPROMISE: We prioritize the safety of employees, consumers, and pets without compromise

Petmate is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.