Quality Control Inspector I

Who we are:   Visual Comfort & Co. is the premier resource for decorative and architectural lighting, ceiling fans, system controls and automated shading solutions from the most influential designers in the world. We are proud to offer a market-leading range of premium products across categories, styles and price points, remaining committed to beautiful design and, above all, a world-class customer experience.   Reporting directly to Quality Manager within the Quality Control department, The Quality Control Inspector l is responsible for inspecting incoming lighting products to ensure they meet quality and aesthetic standards. This role performs visual and aesthetic inspections by comparing products to reference photos, samples, and specifications, verifies measurements using drawings and tools, and safely unpacks and repacks products during inspection. The position records inspection results and supports product disposition to help maintain product quality and presentation.   Visual Comfort Offers:   Work-Life Balance: Monday – Friday, 7:00am – 3:30pm Training & Development: A comprehensive and structured training program, complemented by ongoing education and opportunities for career advancement. Paid Time Off: Generous vacation accrual and paid time off policies. Holidays: 7 paid holidays per year, in addition to 2 floating holidays. Compensation: Competitive compensation plan Health Benefits: Visual Comfort covers the majority of employee medical premiums, and offers competitive vision and dental coverage available starting the first of the month following your start date. Insurance: Company-provided life insurance and short-term disability coverage. Retirement: 401(k) plan with company matching up to 4%, available beginning the first of the month following your hire date.   How success is defined:   Inspect incoming products by performing visual examinations and measurements to verify compliance with specifications, drawings, and quality standards Review product specifications, drawings, and reference materials to prepare for accurate inspection and evaluation Document inspection results accurately in ERP or quality systems and communicate quality issues or failures to the Quality Manager           Measure product dimensions using appropriate tools and compare results to engineering drawings and specifications Support product disposition decisions by identifying non-conforming materials and assisting with corrective actions Safely unpack and repack products, ensuring proper handling to prevent damage during inspection      Operate material handling equipment, such as pallet jacks or pallet riders, to transport materials as needed Maintain a clean, organized, and safe inspection area in compliance with company safety standards    Collaborate with warehouse, quality, and operations teams to resolve quality issues and support operational goals             What you will bring:   Minimum 2 years of quality inspection experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment preferred High school diploma or GED required Quality inspection training or coursework preferred Training in AQL standards, inspection techniques, and measurement tools preferred Ongoing training in quality systems and ERP software required Experience inspecting products using drawings, specifications, or measurement tools preferred Ability to perform visual inspections and identify defects Ability to use measurement tools such as rulers, calipers, and gauges ERP Systems (JDE or similar): Enter inspection results and retrieve product information Microsoft Excel: Enter data and maintain inspection records Microsoft Outlook: Communicate inspection results and quality concerns Ability to clearly communicate quality findings verbally and in writing Ability to safely operate pallet jacks and material handling equipment