Quality Technician

Position Details:
Title: Distribution QA Tech I
Department: Quality
Reports to: Distribution Quality Supervisor
Location: Hanson / Onsite
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Job Band: Business Support
Shift/Hours: Monday - Thursday, 4:45 am - 3:15 pm

Job Summary
​​ The primary function of this position is to conduct daily quality audits, including workmanship, sizing, packaging and labeling along with auditing product for all quality related concerns; communicate all audit findings to appropriate personnel and may also perform audits in other departments or facilities as needed. ​

Inspired by Hard Work
In everything we do, we honor the hardworking legacy of our founder, Hamilton Carhartt. We drive innovation by finding new, better ways to achieve success. We earn trust through honesty, integrity, and authenticity. We build lasting customer relationships by delivering solutions that prioritize their needs. Above all, we believe actions speak louder than words—because we are worn by the hardest-working people of all.

Representative Responsibilities

• Conducts daily audits to verify product quality according to the scheduled work plan.
• Record audit results in the required system or form in a timely manner and distribute to the appropriate Quality personnel.
• Understand and adhere to Quality procedures; including, but not limited to: How to Measure Guide, Defect Threshold Manual, Final Audit Procedures, Irregular Policy, etc.
• Perform other DC audits in accordance to established procedures.
• Assist with audits at other Carhartt facilities, when applicable.
• Ensure each job performed is within set procedural quality standards and conforms to all requirements of internal and external customers.
• Assist in establishing safety, 5S and preventative guidelines in assigned areas.

Required Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required

Required Skills & Experience

• Product Quality or Auditing experience or equivalent preferred (2 years).
• Garment manufacturing experience preferred (1 year).
• Intermediate computer experience required (Microsoft Office, Excel and other job related software programs).
• Ability to work with precise tolerances and standards required.
• Attention to detail required.
• Excellent written and oral communication required.
• Warehouse and distribution center experience preferred.
• Knowledge of inbound and outbound distribution processes preferred.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Strength: Sedentary – occasionally, light – frequently, Medium – Occasionally.
• Movement: Climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, handling, finger dexterity.
• Vision: Color Vision (Ability to identify and distinguish colors).
• Equipment Used: Office Equipment (Computer, Copier, Hand Scanners and etc.).
• Hazards: Proximity (Moving or Mechanical Parts).
• Travel: Light to medium.
• ​​This position has an On-Site location: Associate will work on-site for all work-related activities.​
• ​​Carhartt is a tobacco free workplace.​

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
All associates are required to understand and act in accordance with the Carhartt Core Values. Carhartt reserves the right to change, modify, suspend, interpret or cancel in whole or in any part, the job duties outlined above at any time and without advance notice to the employee.