Seacoast a GCG Company, is currently seeking a Quality Control Inspector to join our team in Chesapeake, VA!

The Quality Control Inspector is responsible for operating assigned equipment, performing inspections to ensure product quality, and maintaining compliance with customer specifications and company standards. This role involves processing and prioritizing orders, conducting final and in-process inspections, and handling necessary documentation for shipments. The Inspector must adhere to safety protocols, maintain a clean work environment, and communicate effectively with internal teams regarding discrepancies or unclear instructions.

Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 4:30pm

Pay Rate: $20/hr with full benefits

Location: 3800 Cook Blvd. Chesapeake, VA 23323

What You'll Do

• Utilize calibrated measuring tools (micrometers, calipers, tape measures, rulers, and microscopes) to inspect materials and finished products for conformance to specifications
• Prioritize and process orders in the correct sequence, using reference charts/specs; ensure compliance with required documentation
• Report material discrepancies, unclear instructions, or maintenance needs to Lead/Manager; communicate with sales regarding orders issues or customer documentation requirements
• Perform in-process inspections, verifying correct materials, strip lengths, tinning, and final product quality
• Adhere to safety protocols, including PPE and hazardous material handling
• Utilize label printers, ERP systems, custom forms, and Scanners
• Operate equipment including cut/strip, tubing Cutter, coil head, spooling, forklifts, scales, and shrink wrap machines
• Reconcile final inspection documentation for shipments including REACH, RoHS, CoC
• Perform additional duties as assigned

What You'll Bring

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) 
• One to three years of related experience in a manufacturing/warehouse environment and/or experience as a machine operator
• Experience with production equipment and measuring tools preferred
• Ability to operate a calculator
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow precise instructions
• Ability to operate machinery, including forklifts and pallet jacks
• Basic math and reading skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment
• Ability to follow instructions, respond to management direction, and take responsibility for own actions
• Must be able to regularly stand, walk, bend and lift 50lbs

What we offer

• Competitive hourly pay
• Robust and affordable benefits options, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability insurance, and more  
• PTO plan with company paid holidays  
• 401K with employer contribution  
• An employee-centric company that values and truly appreciates our most important asset: You!

About Allied Wire & Cable (AWC)

Allied Wire & Cable was founded in 1987 and acquired by GCG in 2021. We are a market-leading, value-added distributor of wire and cable-based connectivity and industrial automation solutions.  We proudly serve the industrial OEM, factory automation, communications, and building technology markets.

About GCG

At GCG, our mission is to power, connect, and automate our world.  With the responsive DNA of a startup and the size of a global leader, we offer top brands and extensive value-added services that make us an invaluable partner to our customers in multiple industry verticals across the globe.  We are committed to meeting the needs of our customers, while focusing attention on our responsibility to the environment, our associates and the communities we serve.

GCG is an equal opportunity employer.  We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. 

These duties and responsibilities listed above are judged to be "essential functions" in terms of the Americans With Disabilities Act, or ADA. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  Furthermore, the above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person in this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties that may be performed by such a person.