Quality Control Specialist

Overview

The QC Specialist plays a vital role in ensuring all products produced at C Studio are made accurately and meet quality standard. This role i nspects materials and products for accuracy and quality . The main responsibility for the position is to ensure all materials for each install is with the correct job and ready for the next day's installs . This is a full-time, onsite, hourly position is based in Elmhurst, IL.

Reports to: Director of Production

What We Stand For

Established in 1978, The Container Store has grown to be the leading specialty retailer of storage and organization products in the United States and the only national retailer solely devoted to the category. We provide creative, multifunctional, customizable storage and organization solutions that help our customers save time, save space and improve the quality of their lives. We foster a culture built around our Foundation Principles, which define how we approach our relationships with our employees, vendors, customers and communities and influence every aspect of our business.

We believe in taking care of our team. That's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package that goes beyond just health insurance (though we've got that covered too!). Here at The Container Store, we're passionate about helping you contain your health, grow your career, and find balance in your life.

Here's a peek at what you can expect:

• Rewarding pay to recognize the value you bring to the team.
• Competitive health, dental, and vision plans to keep you and your loved ones well.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with optional investment guidance and assistance offered through Fidelity.
• Unique "1equals3" website for easy access to your benefits information and company updates.
• We've got your back! Competitive sick pay and PTO plan to ensure you can take time off to recharge and come back feeling your best.

For our full-time associates, we offer even more:

• Peace-of-mind benefits: Basic life insurance, disability insurance options, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• Family-focused support: Considerate parental leave policies, adoption and surrogacy assistance, and fertility & maternity support program
• Work-life balance boosters: Paid holidays, gym membership discounts, and a qualified transportation benefits program to save on commutes.
• Discounts galore: Enjoy a hefty discount on our amazing products, including merchandise, custom spaces, and services, gift cards, and pet insurance (because fur-babies matter!).
• Recognition you deserve: We honor our employees with service awards and retirement gifts, celebrate those who exemplify our core principles, and recognize exceptional daily contributions.
• Thriving with diversity: Participate in our Employee Resource and Affinity Groups and help guide how we give back to the community, while having a space to connect, support one another, and celebrate cultural heritages.

But that's not all! We offer a fun and collaborative work environment where you can learn, grow, and make a real difference.

Responsibilities

• Inspect quality on manufactured and purchased materials for each job.

• Utilize cut lists and/or drawings to insure that finished parts are correct size and color .

• Review production folders to ensure all areas have confirmed completion of finished products (e.g., doors/drawers, bar/rail).

• Ensure a ll materials for each job is place in appropriate bays .

• Evaluate quality issues within production department and assist management with recommendations for corrective action .

• Detects and reports defective materials or questionable conditions to Production Manager .

• Stack cut materials properly, in accordance with established production guidelines for height .

• Work within established time guidelines and cycle times.

• Provide feedback to Productions Manager on quality issues.

• Adhere to company safety guidelines

• Contribute to the successfulness of the department.

• Assist on other projec ts as required by your manager.

• Other duties as assigned by manager.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required .

• A minimum of 2 years experience and/or training in a manufacturing setting; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Ability to perform basic mathematical computations such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

• Ability to communicate and understand job instructions both verbally and written in the English language.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly.
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.