Entry Level Quality Control Inspector

Actalent • Carlstadt, NJ • 21h ago

Job Title: Entry Level Quality Control Inspector

Job Description

As a Quality Inspector in our lab, you will evaluate color for textiles, making approvals and rejections for production lots based on color quality. You will establish color tolerances and conduct visual assessments to ensure products meet pre-approved standards.

Responsibilities

Receive and gather production samples for evaluation.

Articulate and communicate color decisions (pass/fail) and reasons for them.

Maintain records and input comments into Excel spreadsheets.

Communicate effectively with other lab technicians and quality control inspectors.

Essential Skills

Color acuity and quality control expertise.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data entry.

Experience in inspections and laboratory settings.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Must pass the Farnworth Munsell 100 Hue Test with a Superior rating (a score of less than 16).

Comfortable working in a lab environment.

Superior written and verbal communication skills.

Work Environment

The position operates during first shift hours, from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm. The work environment is friendly and community-oriented, with opportunities for growth within the organization. The lab is part of a niche industry in color and textiles, and employees are encouraged to move into other roles. The dress code is casual, and you will report to the Color Standards Manager and QA Manager.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Carlstadt, New Jersey.

This position is moving extremely fast as this is an urgent need for the client. If interested, please send over your most up to date resume to ktrivigno @astoncarter.com along with your availability for a 10-minute phone call.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $20.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Carlstadt,NJ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 19, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.

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