What are the responsibilities and job description for the RHF Quality Control Inspector position at Century Furniture?
Job Summary:
We are seeking a experienced RHF Quality Control Inspector to ensure that our furniture meets the highest standards of quality. This role involves traveling to multiple Rock House Farm brand locations, inspecting assigned finished products, and ensuring they comply with our quality standards. The ideal candidate will have a sharp eye for detail, be highly knowledgeable in the furniture industry, and possess excellent communication skills. A clean driving record and the ability to travel extensively using your own vehicle are essential for this role.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct detailed inspections of furniture, including upholstery and wood finishes, at various locations.
- Examine products for defects, imperfections, color variations, finishes, fabrics, and stitching on wood finishes and upholstery products. Also inspect metal and other components for defects.
- Inspect and access replacement, repair, and return products to determine quality compliance.
- Communicate inspection findings with corporate and agent showrooms.
- Work closely with the VP of RHF Showrooms and collaborate with customer service representatives to address and resolve quality issues.
- Maintain quality spreadsheets by imputing quality data accurately into Excel worksheets.
- Stay updated on industry standards and best practices for quality control.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Qualifications:
- Minimum High School diploma or equivalent; preference given to candidates with Bachelors or Associates degree in a related field.
- Minimum of 2 years experience in quality inspection within the furniture industry.
- Strong knowledge of furniture construction, upholstery techniques, wood finishes and materials.
- Proficient written communication skills to accurately report inspection results.
- Excellent attention to detail and a strong commitment to maintaining high-quality standards.
- Proficiency with SAP, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Excel is helpful but not required.
- Ability to work independently and manage time effectively while traveling.
- Clean driving record and willingness to travel extensively using your personal vehicle. Travel reimbursement provided.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work well with diverse teams.
- Adherence to company driver Qualification and Safety Procedures Program.
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands and work environment expectations described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Prolonged periods of walking and standing and performing repetitive tasks.
- While standing, position will require bending, squatting, kneeling and twisting.
- Must be able to work in loud environments.
- Ability to occasionally team lift/carry materials greater than 40 lbs.