About Schaefer Plastics
At Schaefer Plastics, we manufacture industry-leading solutions and drive responsible practices toward a sustainable future for generations to come. As a family-owned company since 1937, we are deeply committed to delivering exceptional customer care through high-quality, innovative waste and packaging solutions.
We are a global injection molding manufacturer producing durable waste and recycling carts, as well as reusable packaging systems that help reduce carbon footprints. Our dynamic and inclusive culture supports personal and professional growth, making Schaefer Plastics an ideal place to build a long-term career.
Why This Role Matters
The Manufacturing Quality Inspector plays an important role in protecting product quality, reducing scrap and rework, and ensuring our products meet customer and company standards. This position works closely with production, warehouse, shipping, and engineering teams to identify quality concerns, verify specifications, and support continuous improvement on the manufacturing floor.
Key Responsibilities
- Inspect incoming materials, in-process production, and finished products to verify compliance with specifications and quality standards.
- Use inspection and measurement tools such as calipers, micrometers, and gauges to confirm dimensional accuracy and product performance.
- Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, specifications, and work instructions.
- Identify, label, and properly control non-conforming materials in designated Quality Hold areas.
- Record inspection results and test findings clearly, accurately, and completely.
- Partner with production, warehouse, shipping, and engineering teams to resolve quality issues and reduce scrap or rework.
- Support continuous improvement efforts and quality-focused decision-making on the production floor.
- Provide additional shift coverage as needed, with advance notice and supervisor approval.
- Perform other duties as assigned by Quality Management.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Minimum of 2 years of quality inspection or quality control experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Quality certification preferred.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, measurements, and technical documents.
- Experience using standard inspection and measurement tools such as calipers, micrometers, and gauges.
- Strong attention to detail, documentation skills, and math/measurement ability.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel.
- Ability to learn and work within digital quality systems.
- Self-motivated, dependable, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and roll up to 500 pounds.
- Familiarity with ISO 9001 standards is a plus.
- Flexibility to support varying shifts and overtime as needed.
What Makes You a Strong Fit
- You are highly detail-oriented and enjoy verifying accuracy.
- You stay calm, professional, and collaborative when addressing quality concerns.
- You are confident using measuring tools and following inspection processes.
- You value doing the job right and maintaining high standards every time.
- You communicate clearly and work well with production and quality teams.
Why Join Schaefer Plastics
- Play a direct role in protecting product quality and customer satisfaction.
- Join a stable, growing manufacturing organization with long-term opportunity.
- Be part of a team where your work has a visible impact on daily operations.
- Gain experience that can lead to growth in advanced inspection, auditing, and Quality Technician career paths.
Pay: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour
Application Question(s):
- How many years of inspection experience in a manufacturing environment do you have?
Shift availability:
- Overnight Shift (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Charlotte, NC 28273 (Required)
Work Location: In person
