How to hire a quality control checker

How to hire a quality control checker, step by step

Here's a step-by-step quality control checker hiring guide:

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The quality control checker hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   A quality control checker's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, quality control checkers 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.

   This list shows salaries for various types of quality control checkers.

   Type of Quality Control Checker	Description	Hourly rate
   Quality Control Checker	Quality control inspectors examine products and materials for defects or deviations from specifications.	$12-21
   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
   Receiving Inspector	Receiving associates are responsible for receiving, unloading, and stocking merchandise in stockrooms. They check the quality and quantity of each product before stocking them... Show more	$14-24

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Quality Checks
   • Test Results
   • GMP
   • Food Products
   • Visual Inspections
   • Assembly Line
   • Product Inspections
   • CNC
   • Customer Orders
   • Cycle Counts
   • In-Process Inspection
   • Inspection Results
   • Auto CAD
   • Inventory Control

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   Responsibilities:

   • Witness, verify and document specify manufacturing process steps; perform conformity/first article inspections to ensure compliance with FAA approve procedures.
   • Develop new standard operating procedures and practices to further the incorporation of GLP guidelines and increase departmental consistency and efficiency.

3. Make a budget

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

   • Location. For example, quality control checkers' average salary in alabama is 48% less than in district of columbia.
   • Seniority. Entry-level quality control checkers 41% less than senior-level quality control checkers.
   • Certifications. A quality control checker 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 quality control checker's salary.

   Average quality control checker salary

   $16.47hourly

   $34,251 yearly

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   Entry-level quality control checker salary

   $26,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 20, 2025

4. Writing a quality control checker job description

   A job description for a quality control checker role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's a quality control checker job description:

   Quality control checker job description example

   While reporting to the Quality Control Manager, as the Quality Control Inspector, you will be responsible for collaborating and contributing to the production environment within our manufacturing operations. Safety, quality, productivity, and strong work ethic are important to the Sonoco culture.
   
   The position is an essential element of our manufacturing process, you will be responsible for performing certain quality checks and integrity testing on the finished clamshell product before it is shipped out to the customer. You should be able to understand all forms and paperwork and be able to communicate (write and speak) clearly in English.
   What You'll Be Doing:
   
   * Must be able to conduct various QC tests on the finished product involving weight and measurement.
   * Must be able to understand and complete associated paperwork entirely and proficiently (in English).
   * Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
   * Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
   * Must be able to understand and adhere to Food Safety and Workplace Safety company policies.
   * Must be able to stretch arms out to shoulder height and occasionally overhead and twist, bend and/or stoop.
   * The position requires/necessitates a flexible working schedule where overtime hours may be involved.
   
   We'd love to hear from you if:
   
   * You have previous manufacturing experience and/or training
   * Read and comprehend standard work instructions
   * Arrive to work on time with a strong attendance record
   * An individual looking to advance with a high school diploma or GED
   * Work schedules are subject to change- The operation is 24/7.
   
   Why You'll Like Working With US:
   
   We care about YOU through employee development, providing excellent benefits, investing in your future and valuing diversity and inclusion.
   
   Additional Information
   
   Shift: 5:45am - 6:15pm and 5:45pm-6:15am/4 days on and 4 days off
   
   Pay Rate: $14.71/hr. + .50 night shift differential
   
   City, State: Plant City, FL
   
   We are an equal opportunity employer, and we strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any legally protected characteristic.

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right quality control checker for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

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

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting quality control checkers 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.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to 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 quality control checker

   Once you've decided on a perfect quality control checker candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your 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.

   To prepare for the new quality control checker first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

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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