QA Auditor

Who We Are:

Purpose:
The Quality Control Auditor inspects and tests work in progress, completed garments, and returned merchandise to ensure quality standards and procedures are met. This position is also responsible for conducting vendor audits and evaluations, which may take place at vendor-specific locations.

Tasks:                                     

• Perform visual inspections of finished products
• Participate in internal/external assessments and audits as required
• Identify and troubleshoot quality issues
• Supply quality control data necessary for regulatory submissions, as needed.
• Coach and teach production teams proper procedures per established standards.
• Act as a resource to all production employees
• Receive and inspect returned merchandise
• Identify quality problems and recommend solutions
• Conduct routine and non-routine inspections of in-process garments, returned merchandise, finished goods, or samples
• Travel within the Greater Los Angeles area to vendor locations when needed
• Partner and share with other Quality Control Auditors to share and gain additional knowledge
• Perform additional tasks as assigned by management

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate)
• Minimum of 1-3 years of experience in garment construction and apparel industry required
• Minimum of 1-3 years experience in Quality Control or similar role must have apparel industry experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:                                                   

• Possess strong organization, communication, and planning/coordinating skills.
• Strong attention to detail
• Possess strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team setting.
• Basic mathematical skills: addition, subtraction, and multiplication
• The ability to read a tape measure
• Comprehensive understanding of flat garment measuring, garment construction, quality control/assurance                                               
• Strong knowledge of woven and knit apparel construction, fabric construction, and properties
• Knowledge of production processes, quality control, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture of garments                                    
• Proficient at preparing and writing product specification sheets
• Proficiency in computer software such as Word, Excel, Outlook/E-mail system
• Practical communication skills, verbally and in writing; Must be able to understand, read, and write in English at a proficient level                                                
• Bi-lingual English/Spanish preferred
• Must be willing to work weekends, holidays, and /or overtime as needed                                    

Essential Physical Abilities:

Must be able to lift and carry up to 20 lbs. for short distances. Perform frequent repetitive finger, hand, and wrist motions, standing for long periods of time, as well as bending, kneeling, reaching, stooping, squatting, pulling, and pushing. Able to travel across various surfaces (stairs, ramps, uneven terrain).          

Work Setting                                      

• Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
• Outdoors, Exposed to Weather

Benefits & Perks:

• Health, vision, and dental insurance for eligible employees
• Paid vacation, sick, holidays & volunteer time-off for eligible employees
• Mission based company + casual and entrepreneurial work environment
• Clothing discount, dog-friendly office, company events + parties and much more 
• 401K with company match 

The Reformation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status

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