Quality Inspection Specialist

Recently named by Inc. magazine as one of the 5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies in the U.S., Wagner Logistics, a Top 50 Third Party Logistics company providing supply chain services including distribution center management, warehousing, transportation, order fulfillment, and packaging is seeking a Quality Inspection Specialist for our Edgerton, KS facility. This position will work Monday-Friday from 6:00 am to 2:30 pm.

• Family health, dental & vision plans
• 401k retirement plan with company match
• The company provided life insurance, STD & LTD coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Paid Time off
• Competitive wages
• Tuition Reimbursement

Summary: The Quality Inspection Specialist is responsible for ensuring that all incoming and outgoing products meet established quality standards and specifications. This hands-on role operates primarily on the distribution center floor, performing detailed inspections, documenting results, and addressing quality-related issues to support both customer service and warehouse teams. The position plays a key role in maintaining accuracy, efficiency, and compliance throughout the inspection process.

What You'll Be Doing:

Customer Relations: Maintain strong relationships with customers by promptly addressing inquiries and concerns regarding product quality. Communicate feedback, including any dissatisfaction, to management for resolution.

Quality Management Systems: Proficiently operate the WMS or other quality tracking systems to document inspection results, maintain product traceability, and ensure compliance with customer quality requirements.

Customer Service Requirements: Fully understand and adhere to customer service standards related to product quality and inspection procedures.

Product Rotation & Compliance: Ensure products are rotated and handled in accordance with customer specifications, regulatory requirements, and quality guidelines.

Quality Inspection: Perform regular inspections of inbound, stored, and outbound products to identify damage, defects, or nonconformance, and report findings to management.

Inbound Verification: Confirm that inbound products meet quality specifications and are received accurately from the customer's receiving line or inbound vendors, as directed by management.

Outbound Verification: Ensure outbound freight is staged and loaded in compliance with customer quality standards and management direction.

Safety Awareness: Stay alert to potential hazards during inspections, such as damaged pallets or unsafe product stacking, and report any safety concerns immediately to prevent injury.

Security Monitoring: Follow security protocols to safeguard product integrity and warehouse operations. Report suspicious activity or breaches to management.

What You Need:

Education (preferred level): High school diploma or equivalent

Experience (preferred level in a similar position): One year of experience.

Knowledge/Experience/Skills:

a. Must be able to read and count accurately, perform simple math, and write legibly.

b. Forklift certified or possesses the ability to complete a forklift training course successfully.

c. General personal computer skills, including the ability to effectively use Microsoft Office programs.

d. Must be capable of sitting, standing, and walking for extended periods. You must be able to lift up to fifty pounds on occasion to inspect products.

e. The ability to follow directions, deductive reasoning, and problem-solving skills are essential.

f. Must be well organized and able to multi-task, comprehend written policies and procedures, and follow oral instructions.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

* Ability to stand, sit, squat, crawl, bend, twist, and/or kneel for up to 12-hour periods and repetitively

* Assist warehouse personnel in the loading, loading, and cycle counting and other duties as assigned

* Capability to navigate through narrow, confined spaces

* Work near or on top of sloping, uneven, and/or slippery surfaces

* Exposure to varying temperatures: heat, cold, wet, damp, drafty

* Possible exposure to areas with high noise levels that may require hearing protection

* Use hands and fingers to grasp, turn, and manipulate objects of varying sizes and weights

* Utilize muscles to lift, push, pull, or carry heavy objects up to 50 pounds

Wagner is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran, or other protected status.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

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