How to hire a garment inspector

How to hire a garment inspector, step by step

Here's a step-by-step garment inspector hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a garment inspector job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new garment inspector
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a garment inspector, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

   Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

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   A garment inspector's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, garment inspectors from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   Here's a comparison of garment inspector salaries for various roles:

   Type of Garment Inspector	Description	Hourly rate
   Garment Inspector	Quality control inspectors examine products and materials for defects or deviations from specifications.	$12-32
   Inspector General	An inspector general is responsible for doing audit reports and inspections to ensure that no possible fraud, misconduct, corruption, or power abuse in the government or private sector occurs. Their role is to monitor and inspect the agencies' effectiveness, assess possible mismanagement of a company, and improve the economy... Show more	$14-35
   Test Operator	The job of a test operator is to test the functionality of electronic components, assemblies, units, parts, and systems in a manner consistent with standard procedures. As a test operator, you will perform a variety of duties that include working with engineers to ensure accurate procedures are being followed, perform different mechanical assembly operations, and inspecting products for the correct orientation and placement... Show more	$12-23

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Safety Standards
   • Inventory Control
   • Steam Tunnel
   • Cintas
   • AQL
   • Apparel
   • Detect Defects
   • Assembly Line
   • Press Machine

   Responsibilities:

   • Use of micrometers, calipers, plug gauges, and other types of tools to ensure tolerances of product are met.
   • Produce vehicle parts for Toyota.
   • Receive, process, and inventory BMW warranty parts.
   • Inventory BMW components using a worldwide network computer system.
   • Present final product to QA for approval to pack and ship.
   • Make sure there are no faulty parts being send to Honda.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your garment inspector job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A garment inspector can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, garment inspectors' average salary in south dakota is 52% less than in district of columbia.
   • Seniority. Entry-level garment inspectors 60% less than senior-level garment inspectors.
   • Certifications. A garment inspector with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a garment inspector's salary.

   Average garment inspector salary

   $43,319yearly

   $20.83 hourly rate

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   Entry-level garment inspector salary

   $27,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 16, 2025

4. Writing a garment inspector job description

   A garment inspector job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. To help get you started, here's an example of a garment inspector job description:

   Garment inspector job description example

   Our Production Team is Kind of a Big Deal!
   
   UniFirst is seeking a reliable and hardworking Production Team Partner to join our UniFirst Family. As a Team Partner in the Shaking and Pressing Department, you will be working on a team to help ensure quality assurance for our customers by utilizing a 20-point inspection process and pressing garments for a finished appearance. At UniFirst we have a 5-day work week, enjoy Saturday and Sunday off!! We have an immediate opening and provide on the job training.
   
   Pay & Benefits:
   
   On the job training & great hourly pay + 401K with Company Match, Profit Sharing, Health Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Direct Payroll Deposit, Tuition Reimbursement, 30% Employee Discount, Employee Referral Bonuses.
   
   What's in it for you?
   
   Training:
   
   Our Team Partners receive ongoing cross-training, exposing them to different areas of production. Cross training enhances their performance and assists them with their career potential and advancement.
   
   Work Life Balance:
   
   We offer a 40-hour work week. Enjoy weekends off!
   
   Career Growth:
   
   Some companies like to promote from within, we love to! Many of our managers started at UniFirst working on the production floor!
   
   Culture:
   
   Our family culture is what makes UniFirst an organization that stands out from the rest.
   
   Diversity:
   
   At UniFirst, you'll find an environment packed with different cultures, personalities, and backgrounds. We believe our diversity makes us who we are, and we strive every day to build a culture where everyone feels welcome.
   
   What you'll be doing:
   
   * Press garments on a pressing machine
   * Visually inspect all garments for tears, holes, stains and damage
   * Ensure all garments pass the UniFirst 20-point uniform inspection process
   * Follow all safety policies, HACCP and medical guidelines.
   * Perform other duties as described by area supervisor or management
   
   Qualifications
   
   What we're looking for:
   
   * High school education and/or GED equivalent preferred
   * Must be at least 18 years of age or older
   * Ability to stand for 8-hour shift
   * Ability to read, write, and communicate clearly with management
   * Ability to perform basic mathematical functions using American standard units in weight, measurement, volume, and distance
   * Ability to lift garments no more than 10 lbs. at a time and push heavy carts no more than 50 lbs
   
   About UniFirst
   
   The fabric of UniFirst is woven from its very unique family culture where our Team Partners enjoy a small company feel while taking advantage of the resources and stability that come with being a 2-billion-dollar organization.
   
   UniFirst is an international leader in the $18 billion-dollar garment services industry. We currently employ over 14,000 team partners who serve 300,000 business customer locations throughout the U.S., Canada, and Europe. We were included in the top 10 of Selling Power magazine's "Best Companies to Sell For" list and recognized on Forbes magazine's "Platinum 400 - Best Big Companies" list. As an 80-year old company focused on annual growth, there's never been a better time to join our team.
   
   UniFirst is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or employment against any individual on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, ancestry, religion, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, citizenship, or any other factor protected by anti-discrimination laws

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5. Post your job

   To find the right garment inspector for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with garment inspectors they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit garment inspectors who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your garment inspector job on Zippia to find and recruit garment inspector candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting garment inspectors requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new garment inspector

   Once you have selected a candidate for the garment inspector position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new garment inspector. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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