Job Description

SMS Staffing is Hiring for Quality Control Inspector!!

Job Title: Quality Control Inspector
Job Location: North Chicago, IL
Job Type: Temp to Hire
Pay: Starting at $17/Hr.+ (based on experience)
Shift Available: 2nd Shift | 3:30 PM - 2:00 AM (Monday - Thursday)

– Quality Control Inspector:

Are you the type who can spot a flaw from a mile away? If so, we want your eagle eye on our team!
As a Quality Control Inspector, you’ll be the frontline defender of our client's product integrity—inspecting raw materials, in-process components, and finished goods to ensure they meet strict safety, quality, and regulatory standards. With the authority to halt operations if nonconforming materials are found, your attention to detail won’t just be appreciated—it’ll be essential!

Key Responsibilities for the Quality Control Inspector

• Review work orders and instructions (both written and verbal).

• Perform detailed inspections of materials and finished goods.

• Identify and document defective or nonconforming materials.

• Verify incoming components and ensure accurate inventory records.

• Maintain cleanliness and proper functioning of all assigned areas and inspection tools.

• Utilize precision measuring instruments such as calipers and other inspection tools, as needed.

Physical Demands:

• Frequent use of hands and arms to handle, feel, or reach.

• Must regularly lift/move items weighing 10–50 lbs

• Frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, crouching, and crawling.

• Occasional sitting, climbing, or balancing.

• Visual acuity is required for close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth vision, as well as the ability to adjust focus.

Requirements:

• Ability to read, interpret, and understand job orders and material specifications.

• Experience using measuring tools such as calipers.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.

• Ability to work independently and follow instructions precisely.

Join the SMS team!
It takes more than top-notch facilities, modern equipment, and innovative technologies to become our customers’ most trusted supplier. It takes people who are committed to our customers’ success and who are willing to go the extra mile to get the job done right.

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