Now hiring for a Quality Assurance Associate
Location: Oceanside, CA
Pay Rate: $18.00 per hour
Schedule: Monday–Friday | 5:00am-1:30pm

Your Eye for Detail = Our Winning Product.

Take on a Quality Assurance Associate position in Oceanside and join a team that believes in doing things right the first time. From the first part to the final check, your work keeps quality high and production on point.

Looking for Quality Assurance Associate jobs in Oceanside where attention to detail makes the difference? This opportunity lets you inspect products, verify quality standards, and help ensure every finished product meets customer expectations before it leaves the facility.

If your skills and experience are a good match for this role, apply today. This opportunity is based on a Quality Assurance Associate career path and is being offered by Staffmark to qualified candidates.

Education Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Basic computer skills for data entry, inventory tracking, and inspection documentation.
• Ability to read work orders, receiving documents, and inspection specifications.

Experience Requirements

• Prior experience in receiving inspection, quality control, warehouse operations, inventory management, or material handling.
• Experience using measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, gauges, or other inspection equipment.
• Ability to identify product defects, nonconforming materials, and inventory discrepancies.
• Experience with computerized inventory, receiving, or quality management systems.
• Background in manufacturing, aerospace, medical device, or other regulated production environments preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy when inspecting materials and entering data.
• Knowledge of quality assurance processes, nonconformance reporting, and inventory control practices.
• Effective communication skills for coordinating with internal teams and suppliers.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience performing cycle counts and inventory audits.

Physical Capabilities

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and move throughout a warehouse or manufacturing environment for extended periods.
• Ability to lift, carry, and move materials as required.
• Steel-toe shoes required.
• Ability to safely handle and transport materials using warehouse equipment and established procedures.

Job Duties

• Conduct incoming material receiving and receiving inspections to verify quality and compliance.
• Use computer systems to create, update, and maintain receiving, inspection, and inventory records.
• Inspect incoming materials using measuring tools and inspection equipment to ensure specifications are met.
• Identify, document, and report discrepancies, defects, and nonconforming materials.
• Create discrepant material reports and enter nonconformance data into company systems.
• Quarantine and track rejected materials according to quality procedures.
• Move, scan, sort, and store materials in designated warehouse locations.
• Read and follow work orders, receiving instructions, and inventory transaction requirements.
• Communicate inspection results with internal departments and external suppliers.
• Perform cycle counts, inventory verification, and stock accuracy audits.
• Support warehouse, inventory, and quality assurance activities to ensure efficient material flow and production support.

Benefits

• Competitive Weekly Pay
• Comprehensive Benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life Insurance and Disability Insurance for added peace of mind.
• Optional 401(k) Plan to help you prepare for the future.
• Quality-Focused Work Environment committed to safety, precision, and continuous improvement.

“Really great recruitment and placement. They really listen to your goals and needs. Great open-door policy. They go by the book and help you every step of the way.” – Quality Control Inspector, Staffmark

Quality work deserves quality pay — and a safe place to get it done. Apply now!

What You Will Do

As a Quality Assurance Associate you will inspect incoming materials, in-process production, and finished products to verify compliance with quality standards and engineering specifications. You will use precision measuring equipment, document inspection results, identify nonconforming materials, support corrective actions, and help maintain quality records while promoting safe and efficient manufacturing operations.

The Quality Assurance Associate helps maintain quality standards by inspecting products, documenting findings, and supporting continuous improvement throughout manufacturing operations. This role requires attention to detail, technical knowledge, and a commitment to product excellence.

Successful Quality Assurance Associate professionals understand inspection equipment, manufacturing processes, and quality systems while helping maintain consistent production standards. Dependable inspection practices contribute directly to customer confidence.

This career offers meaningful opportunities for individuals who value quality and technical accuracy.

About Us

At Staffmark, we connect hardworking people with great companies, creating opportunities that make a lasting impact.

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