Quality Control Inspector

Igloo Products Corp. is an iconic, fast-growing American brand known for its exceptional and durable coolers designed to meet everyday needs. For more than 75 years, Igloo has been a leader in the housewares industry and has evolved into a high-growth lifestyle brand, inspiring outdoor experiences centered around fun, family, and friends.

Founded in 1947 as a metalworking shop that brought fresh cold water to Texas workers in the field, and later inventing the Playmate, Igloo has grown into America's most recognizable brand of ice chests. The Igloo story spans more than 75 years of delivering coolness to the world. Today, Igloo has over 90% brand awareness, is #1 in market share in the U.S., and is a pioneer in sustainability within its category through the launch of biodegradable coolers and products made with post-consumer recycled resin and other sustainable materials. Igloo also has a growing direct-to-consumer (DTC) business, allowing us to build direct relationships with our consumers. In 2021, Igloo was acquired by Dometic Brands, creating the opportunity to globally grow both brands together.

We are on a journey of continuous growth - now looking for our next star - a passionate Quality Control Inspector.

This role will be involved in performing quality control inspections, checks, and tests during the manufacture of products to ensure that production quality is at its best. Provides support to Quality Technicians and Supervisors.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform audits as specified by the Quality Plan and follow quality standard work
• Work in assigned area(s) in manufacturing.
• Perform product audits: Inspect products and determine if they meet standards (First Piece Inspection, In-Process Inspection, Finished Goods Inspection). Provide disposition of non-conforming products.
• Use prints, procedures and process control plans to audit manufacturing process.
• Use Oracle to obtain Bill of Materials and Work Order Reports.
• Communicate audit findings with leads, supervisors, peers, or technical staff and provide advice and consultation from a quality perspective.
• Read dials, meters, and screen profiles to see if equipment is functioning properly. Use gages to measure parts or process parameters.
• Coach and train production staff on what and how to inspect or improve product quality.
• Lead quality teams and be involved in making decisions regarding disposition of non-conforming products, as required.
• Housekeeping: Help with keeping the lab and production areas clean. Assist and maintain 5s practices.
• Safety: Monitor events, materials, and workplaces: Identifying any unsafe situation and notifying a member of management.
• Perform administrative tasks. Document and record audit information.
• Perform process audits to ensure equipment, manufacturing set-up and process parameters meet the requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

What do we offer?

1. Medical
2. Dental
3. Vision
4. Life Insurance
5. Short term & Long-term disability
6. Accidental death insurance
7. Supplemental life insurance
8. Company paid holidays
9. Flexible Spending Accounts

Minimum Requirements and Qualifications

A suitable background would be a solid experience within the following qualifications and experiences:

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalency.
• Experience: 6 months of performing manufacturing quality audits.
• English language skills: Able to read, write speak and comprehend English.
• Math skills: Able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide.
• Physical Requirements: Able to bend and stand in for 8 to 10 hours a day and walk for extended periods; Must be able to lift a maximum of 50 lbs. up to 10 times per day during an 12 hr. shift; Ability to adjust body movements or equipment controls to keep pace with speed changes of moving objects; Must be able to see details of objects that are less than a few feet away; Must be able to see differences between colors, shades and brightness; Must be able to use fingers and hands to grasp, move or assemble very small objects. Minimum height requirement of 60 inches.
• Work Environment: Warehouse is hot and humid in summer months, cold in winter months, work indoors around large machinery and forklifts with exposure to noise levels that may be distracting or uncomfortable.
• Able to read part prints.
• Knowledge of measuring parts using gages (tape measure, calipers, micrometer, height gage, torque wrench, etc.).

Standing & Walking
Roles may involve extended periods (up to 12 hours) of standing and walking, including moving at a brisk pace and occasional stair climbing.

Postural Requirements
Frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, and working in low or awkward positions during production or maintenance tasks.

Lifting & Material Handling

• Operator-level roles may involve lifting up to 25 lb repeatedly throughout the shift.
• Technician-level roles may involve lifting up to 50 lb multiple times per day, including overhead lifts.
• Where possible, mechanical aids (e.g., hoists, forklifts) are used.

Fine Motor Skills & Tool Use
Use of both hands is required to operate tools, perform adjustments, and handle assembly materials with precision.

Visual Requirements
Sufficient visual acuity (e.g., 20/40 with or without correction) is necessary for tasks involving inspection and safe equipment operation.

Environmental Conditions

• Work is performed in a production setting where seasonal temperatures may range from 100-120°F (with humidity) in summer to cooler conditions in winter.
• High noise levels are common; hearing protection is provided and required.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as ear protection, safety glasses, steel-toed shoes, gloves, and protective clothing may be required depending on the task.

Additional Job Considerations
These roles can be physically demanding, involving repetitive motions and long hours. Technicians may be required to handle heavy molds and materials; use of material handling equipment is provided and encouraged.

To be successful in this role, we believe that you possess the following skills, competencies & characteristics:

• Able to use Oracle.
• Ability to lead a team

And of course - our Core Values

To thrive and succeed in this role, you understand the importance of our core values - Together We build our future, We play to win, We embrace change and We walk the talk; these values reflect the heart and soul of Dometic and they define what it takes to work here and how we do things.

Are you our next star? Then we would love to see your application.

Dometic is passionate about building together an inclusive and equitable working environment, that respects individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that diversity enables us to thrive across our differences. Be yourself and join us!

Igloo offers equal opportunities for everyone. Equal opportunities mean that all employees shall be treated according to their abilities and qualifications in every employment decision, including but not limited to hiring, advancement, compensation benefits, training, lay-offs and termination. Any form of discrimination or harassment against employees due to personal factors, such as gender, ethnicity, skin color, age, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, disability and pregnancy or employees with family responsibilities is prohibited.

All applicants must be at least 18 years old and legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis.

Igloo supports and respects the protection of internationally proclaimed human rights. We do not tolerate child labor or any form of modern slavery, including forced, bonded or compulsory labor, physical or psychological punishment or human trafficking.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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