Quality Inspector I

About This Role:

The Quality Inspector I utilizes Quality Plans and Work Instructions to perform mechanical inspection and product performance testing on components, assemblies, and/or finished goods to ensure conformance to specification.

Demonstrates behavior consistent with the company’s values of Customer Satisfaction, Innovation, Family, and Social Responsibility.

Essential Job Functions/Tasks:

• Collects product samples and prepares them for laboratory testing or inspection within a single quality department area (e.g., component inspection, finished goods, warranty, receiving inspection).


• Inspects and functionally tests materials, parts, subassemblies, finished goods and packaging. Compares inspection results to specifications/product requirements to ensure compliance.


• Notifies Supervisors about products or materials with potential problems.


• Enters data, maintains records, and routes reports using appropriate software.


• Communicates with internal customers to exchange information regarding products, materials, and services to support improvements and root-cause analysis.


• Counts or estimates quantities of materials, parts, and products.


• Compares product labels, tags, or tickets, shipping manifests, purchase orders, and bills of lading to verify accuracy of shipment contents, quality specifications, and weights.


• Performs inventory transactions in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software, when applicable.


• Where appropriate, confirm packaging specifications are met, and re-package materials as necessary to meet specifications.


• Keeps the work area clean and orderly.


• May be required to work overtime.

Education/Training Required and Preferred:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience Required and Preferred:

• Minimum 1 year of experience in a fast-paced work environment.

What You Bring:

• Verbal and written communication skills and the ability to comprehend work instructions.


• Knowledge of computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to enter data or process information.


• Knowledge of common measurement tools and machinery.


• Ability to work within a team environment and demonstrate professional behavior.


• Good problem-solving skills and attention to detail.


• Ability to perform data entry, view electronic procedures, and complete training courses.


• Ability to use either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles)


• Ability to conduct tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.


• Ability to accurately perform basic calculations.


• Basic knowledge of control charts preferred.

What We Offer:

• Amazing corporate culture - we walk the walk when it comes to our values!


• Beautiful 20 acre park like campus with creek and walking trails


• On site wellness center with personal training, fitness classes and massage


• FUN company events!


• Company donation matching and volunteer rewards


• Career development opportunities and profit sharing bonus

Follow us on LinkedIn, check out our rave reviews on Glassdoor, and learn more about our company culture on our career site: http://corporate.hunterindustries.com/careers 

Hunter is a global leader in the irrigation, outdoor lighting, dispensing technology, and custom manufacturing industries. Driving our continued success is the combined energy and talents of the nearly 4,000 people on our team. Together, we create a diverse array of products that can be seen all over the world, from residential landscapes to national landmarks, stadiums, parks, hotels, and municipal buildings. 

Hunter Industries and its Family of Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, military and veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other applicable legally protected status or characteristic.

The hourly rate for this opportunity ranges from $20.00 to $21.00

The Company complies with all federal/local/state regulations in regard to pay. The above represents the expected hourly range for this job requisition. Compensation offered to the successful candidate will be determined by qualifications, prior experience, other job-related factors, and geographic location.