Job Posting Start Date 08-13-2025 Job Posting End Date 09-15-2025

Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world.

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Job Summary

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a Receiving Inspector located in Buffalo Grove, IL.

Reporting to the manager the potential candidate would be responsible for the inspection of products received, and documentation of said products.

2:00pm-1030pm M-F

What a typical day looks like:

Assess all incoming materials and components for compliance with quality specifications and regulatory standards, ensuring they meet predetermined criteria before acceptance into inventory.Communicate with suppliers regarding discrepancies in materials or quality issues and collaborate with engineering and production teams to ensure prompt resolution and minimize production delays.Compare delivered materials against purchase orders and specifications, ensuring all necessary documentation (certificates of compliance, test reports) is present and accurate. Conduct physical tests and measurements on samples from incoming shipments to validate their quality, functionality, and safety, utilizing relevant inspection tools and techniques.Maintain detailed records of inspections, non-conformities, and corrective actions, as well as generate reports for management to track trends, identify areas for improvement, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

The experience we’re looking to add to our team:

Mechanical inspection experience. Typically, 1-2 years.Highschool diploma or equivalent experience.Visual inspection experience including documents and labeling on products.  Computer software knowledge. Be able to utilize different components of Microsoft office suite. Being able to utilize measuring tools (micrometers, calipers, gales.)

Scope / Impact

*Moderate impact; may have influence on multiple programs or areas.

Decision Making / Discretion

*Limited expectations to make decisions outside immediate work assignments. Decisions affect team.
 

Supervision / Leadership

Closely supervised; normally receives detailed instructions on all work. Identifies own development needs and works toward them. Supports Flex values.

Work Environment:

*While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to work that requires repetitive motion. The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Physical Demands:  *While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

AW20

What you'll receive for the great work you provide:

Full range of medical, dental, and vision plansLife InsuranceShort-term and Long-term DisabilityMatching 401(k) ContributionsVacation and Paid Sick TimeTuition Reimbursement

Pay Range (Applicable to Illinois)$17.98 USD - $24.27 USD Hourly

Job CategoryQuality

Is Sponsorship Available?

No

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