Inspection For Protective Clothing

Benefits:

• Company parties
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
  
  
  

Inspection For Protective Clothing Company, In-line And Final Inspection

Ricochet is an industry leading manufacturer of sophisticated, high-tech Personal Protective Equipment(PPE) that is focused on protection, performance, and comfort. Ricochet has been headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania for over 20 years, with all manufacturing and operations located in a single master facility.

In addition to serving the United States Military, Ricochet serves customers in multiple sectors of public safety by providing custom engineered PPE including EMS gear for the Philadelphia and Honolulu Fire Departments, Technical Rescue gear to all FDNY Rescue and Squad companies, and structural/turnout gear to multiple Fire Departments throughout the United States and beyond. Ricochet is a long-standing member of FEMSA. For more information, visit ricochet-gear.com.

Who We Are Looking For:

Reporting to the Production Supervisor we are looking for someone with a focus on attention to detail and process to complete inspection of finished product prior to shipment. Role requires comparing product to customer specifications and internal quality standards. Must be able to follow ISO 9001 inspection procedures, perform ISO process audits and track deviations for monthly reviews.

This is a full time in-facility position. Hours are Monday-Friday 7AM-3:30PM

Job Responsibilities

• Read and review all orders that are submitted for production. The inspector must be sure they are familiar with the order and customer requirements.
• Check, mark and measure all garments to be sure they comply with the customer’s requirements and specifications. This inspection should focus on letters, trim, pockets and patch placements before Bar Tack.
• Check each garment for loose threads or missing stitches.
• Inspect to ensure there are no defects in the material and report any concerns.
• Ensure timely completion of inspection process and appropriate shipping to customers in correct boxes and by customer commitment date.
  
  
  

The inspectors are required to work to support the goals of the manufacturing team. The inspectors must work together as a team and provide assistance to the other inspection station when the volume of work is too heavy and is slowing down production.

Qualifications

• Experience in clothing, garment or other detailed inspection, preferably in an ISO certified environment.
• Ability to live 20 lbs repeatedly during the day. (Weight of final garments)
• Spanish-language fluency strongly preferred
• Desire to work in a team environment
• Ability to read all customer specification sheets (in English) and communicate differences or concerns, to production supervisor, inventory management, sewers, design or other departments
• Demonstrated ability to listen to and communicate detailed information.
• Ability to be professional, courteous, and tactful under pressure.
  
  
  

What We Offer:

• Competitive Pay – range for this position is $15-$20/hour, based on education and experience. In order to start at top of range, you must have 3 years of very similar experience.
• Health & Wellness – We offer health insurance benefits after 90 days of employment as well as paid vacation time and personal days for illness/personal emergencies.
• Simple IRA / Retirement
  
  
  

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour

Experience level:

• 1 year
  
  
  

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
  
  
  

Work setting:

• In-person
• Manufacturing facility
  
  
  

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)
  
  
  

Experience:

• Quality inspection: 2 years (Required)
  
  
  

License/Certification:

• ISO Auditor Certification (Preferred)