Quality Inspector

Petmate

We are seeking a Quality Inspector to join our dynamic team  Quality Inspector is responsible for ensuring that products meet the required quality standards before they reach the customer. This role involves conducting inspections and tests on products that are received at the facility, working closely with receiving teams to ensure quality control procedures are followed, and implementing corrective actions when necessary.

The role also requires communication with various Quality Control team members to provide feedback to suppliers.

• Perform inspections and tests on products as they are being received at the facility.
• Verify product specifications using appropriate tools and equipment.
• Identify and document defects or deviations from quality standards.
• Communicate quality issues to the quality team and collaborate on corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate records of inspections, tests, and quality control activities.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations and company quality standards.
• Assist in the development and implementation of quality control procedures.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality.

• Apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions provided in written, verbal, or diagram form.
• Deal with problems in a variety of dynamic situations and make good decisions.
• Possess effective people skills for use in training and working well with others.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office – Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel to manage data and information accurately and effectively.
• Read and understand quality inspection criteria documents.
• Demonstrated time‑management skills; self‑starter, self‑directed, and proven ability to work with limited supervision.
• Read, comprehend, write, and communicate in English.

• Previous experience with product inspections in a distribution environment highly preferred.

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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk, occasionally to sit, to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and must have good vision (close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, adjustment of focus).

The employee is also regularly required to talk and listen.

The distribution environment can be fast‑paced and physically demanding, with exposure to various materials and processes that may result in a dirty workspace. We prioritize safety and cleanliness, providing all necessary protective gear and maintaining strict hygiene standards. Despite the challenging conditions, we foster a collaborative and supportive atmosphere where teamwork and professional growth are highly valued.

Petmate is a global leader in pet supply products. Some of our most beloved brands include Chuckit!® , Arm & Hammer® , Barkbone® , Gamma2® , Hyper Pet® , JW Pet® , La‑Z‑Boy® , Mad Cat® , Petmate® , Vittles Vault® and Wild Eats®.

Over 60 years ago, Petmate began with a single focus on providing safe pet transportation, which resulted in the creation of the first dog kennel. Flash forward to today, the same love and bond that existed to provide safe travel for our pets now permeates through every step of pet and pet owners’ shared adventure.

Knowing that pets are every bit as much a part of the family, Petmate takes pride in developing new, superior products that improve the quality of life and enrich the bond created between people and their pets. From environmentally responsible manufacturing to rigorous product testing, we place safety at the core of what we make and how we make it.

Our 25 trusted brands continually drive innovation across pet categories, spanning dog and cat toys, feeding and watering, food storage, carriers, shelters, bedding, consumables and more.

To enrich the lives of families by cultivating the bond between people & their pets.

Families everywhere trust us…