What are the responsibilities and job description for the Incoming Quality Inspector position at Lucchese?
Job Description
Job Title: | Department Name: | Effective Date: 5/18/2026 |
Reports to (title): Quality Assurance Manager | # of Direct Reports: 0 | # Indirect Reports: 0 |
Individual Contributor: Yes No | Full Time/Part Time: Full time | # Hours Per Week: 40-55 |
Average Work Schedule: Monday - Friday from 6:00AM – 2:30 PM | Location: Factory, El Paso Tx |
Job Summary:
Lucchese Boots are the highest quality cowboy boots in the industry. The Supplier Quality Lead is responsible for providing quality assurance in a high-mix, elevated boot factory. You will work closely with the production department to ensure compliance with industry standards. In addition, this position will support the Quality department in different processes aligned with Lucchese values, consistent policy administration, and a safe work environment. This role will have cross-functional exposure and progressive responsibilities within the incoming inspection process and quality department.
Scope of job:
The Incoming Quality Inspector verifies the conformance of a variety of raw materials, parts, products, components, and processes. Ensure that all products meet the highest standards of quality before reaching the customer. Must inspect the properties of footwear, Raw material, Components, etc.; identify defects and provide detailed reports on quality incoming inspections.
Duties/Responsibilities:
All responsibilities mentioned below can be modified but not limited based on the company’s needs.
- Revise ticket/Label information to match the product.
- Inspect the overall product: design, leather, measurements, color, size, and quality.
- Follow a series of steps and processes to guarantee the highest quality of the product.
- Enter/scan required documentation in the system.
- Identify and report any quality defects.
- Notify the corresponding department of quality control results.
- Coordinate with the purchasing-production team to process corrective actions for the identified quality issues.
- Print and add labels as needed.
- Maintain updated records of quality reports, and relevant documentation.
- Participate in the development of quality control standards and procedures.
- Identify areas for improvement.
- Ensure adherence to health and safety guidelines as well as legal obligations.
- Conduct routine and non-routine analyses of in-process materials and finish goods (boots, belts, accessories, etc.).
- Conduct incoming inspection on raw materials and finish goods.
- Perform training as needed by the quality department.
- Learn and support multiple quality workstations/process.
- Support and comply with all company policies and safety procedures.
- Assist other areas/ sections as necessary.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Mentoring: Ability to provide technical mentorship and coaching to staff members.
- Training: Ability to provide training for actual staff and new members, open to learning and performing cross training in different areas.
- Communicating: Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing and maintain confidentiality.
- Leadership: Ability to lead by example and obtain support from co-workers and work independently and as part of a team.
- QA and Reasoning Skills: Strong attention to detail and ability to identify defects. Working knowledge and experience performing quality systems and process audits. Ability to work in a fast-paced/stressed environment while maintaining safety and quality priorities. Ability to perform all job functions in adherence to Lucchese philosophy and values, policies as well as the Environmental, Health and Safety standards and responsibility for housekeeping in the assigned area.
Education, Experience, and/or Certifications:
- Education: High School Diploma or any certification in quality control inspection.
- Experience: Minimum of five (5) years of experience working in a manufacturing environment with a minimum of three (3) years using methodologies within a Quality Management System.
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job but not limited to the following mentioned. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
When performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required: From 1/3 or more of the time, talks or listens; up to 2/3 of the time, stands, walks, uses hands to handle or feel; the employee may also move objects weighing up to 50 lbs.