Quality Label Inspector

Job Summary:

The Label Inspector is responsible for inspecting, verifying, receiving, staging, and maintaining accurate inventory of product labels used in lubricant and oil manufacturing operations. This position ensures labels meet approved specifications, quality standards, and production requirements while supporting operational efficiency and inventory accuracy.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Inspect, proof, and verify incoming labels against approved specifications, purchase orders, and quality standards.
• Verify label accuracy, including product names, part numbers, container sizes, barcodes, and regulatory information.
• Receive labels and accurately record inventory transactions in the IFS system.
• Stage and organize labels for upcoming production runs according to production schedules.
• Perform routine cycle counts and reconcile inventory discrepancies.
• Identify and report damaged, defective, incorrect, or nonconforming labels.
• Assist production lines with labeling concerns to minimize downtime and prevent quality issues.
• Communicate labeling discrepancies and inventory concerns to appropriate leadership.
• Identify, segregate, and dispose of obsolete or damaged labels according to company procedures.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and inspection documentation.
• Ensure labels are properly stored, organized, and readily available for production.
• Follow company safety procedures, quality standards, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills:

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective organizational and time management skills.
• Basic computer skills and ability to use inventory management systems.
• Ability to read and interpret product labels, work orders, and specifications.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet production deadlines.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Previous experience in manufacturing, packaging, inventory control, or quality inspection preferred.
• Experience with ERP systems, preferably IFS, is a plus.
• Ability to work all three shifts, including weekends, holidays, and overtime, as needed.

Physical Requirements:

• Occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds.
• Frequent standing and walking throughout the work shift.
• Occasional bending, stooping, and reaching.
• Visual ability to inspect labels and identify defects.
• Manual dexterity to perform repetitive inspection and material-handling tasks.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment and wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).

Omni Specialty Packaging is an Equal Opportunity Employer. (EOE)