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QIMA

Quality Control Inspector

Dallas, TX

As a Quality Control Inspector, you'll be reporting to an Operations Manager and working as a part ... Experience in quality management, especially softlines/ garments/ textiles/ footwear / Hardlines ...

QIMA

Quality Control Inspector

Dallas, TX · On-site

As a Quality Control Inspector, you'll be reporting to an Operations Manager and working as a part ... Experience in quality management, especially softlines/ garments/ textiles/ footwear / Hardlines ...

Aerotek

Quality Control Inspector

Houston, TX · On-site

$25 - $30/hr

Job Title: Quality Control Inspector This role focuses on performing precise quality control ... The environment emphasizes safety, requiring steel-toe footwear, jeans, a work shirt, and safety ...

Ascend Staffing

QC Technician

San Antonio, TX

$17/hr

Quality Control Technician Location: San Antonio, TX 78223 Available Shifts * 1st Shift: 7:00 AM 3 ... No sandals, Crocs, or open-toe footwear. * No sequined or beaded clothing. * No gum or nuts ...

Kelly Services

QC Technician

Richmond, VA

$17.25 - $22.25/hr

QC Technician- Richmond VA Position Summary The Quality Control (QC) Technician is responsible for ... steel-toe/slip-resistant footwear, gloves, hair/facial coverings, and company uniforms in ...

REVOLVE

QC Clerk

Shoemakersville, PA · On-site

$15.50 - $18.75/hr

... 000 apparel, footwear, accessories and beauty styles. Our dynamic platform connects a deeply ... Main purpose of the Quality Control (QC) Clerk role: This is a full time role for a candidate who ...

QIMA

Quality Control Inspector- Warehouse

Twin Falls, ID · On-site

... footwear to toys and baby products, to electronics, appliances, and furniture. As a Quality Control ... Inspector, you'll be reporting to an Operations Manager and working as a part of our Operations ...

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How much do footwear quality control jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for footwear quality control in the United States is $81,324.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $60,500.00 and $100,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Footwear Quality Control job?

A Footwear Quality Control job involves inspecting shoes during various stages of production to ensure they meet company and industry standards. Responsibilities include checking materials, stitching, assembly, and overall durability. Quality controllers identify defects, ensure compliance with safety regulations, and collaborate with production teams to resolve issues. Their goal is to maintain high quality, reduce defects, and improve manufacturing efficiency.

What are the main daily responsibilities of a Footwear Quality Control professional?

A Footwear Quality Control professional spends their days inspecting materials and finished products for defects, verifying that footwear meets company and industry quality standards, and documenting findings in detailed reports. They often collaborate with production teams, designers, and suppliers to address quality issues or suggest process improvements. The role also involves performing random sampling, maintaining records for compliance, and sometimes training staff on proper quality procedures. This hands-on position frequently requires attention to both the finer details and overall production workflow, ensuring every pair of shoes delivered to customers is up to standard.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Footwear Quality Control position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Footwear Quality Control professional, you need a solid understanding of manufacturing processes, material inspection, product standards, and experience with quality assurance protocols. Familiarity with technical tools such as calipers, micrometers, defect tracking software, and knowledge of ISO or similar quality certifications is often required. Strong attention to detail, effective communication, and the ability to solve problems quickly help individuals excel in this role. These skills ensure that footwear products meet quality standards, minimize defects, and uphold the brand’s reputation for customers.

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Quality Control Specialist - Footwear

Quality Control Specialist - Footwear

Gina Group LLC

Manhattan, NY • On-site

$50K - $55K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 9 days ago

Job description

Quality Control Specialist - Fashion

About Gina Group:

Gina Group is an industry-leading wholesale fashion apparel and accessories company specializing in design, manufacturing, and distribution to retail markets. Categories include footwear, hosiery, cold weather, intimate apparel, handbags, small leather goods, tech accessories, home goods, and more across a multitude of national brands. Gina has been supplying retail markets with kids, juniors, misses, and men’s products for over 35 years and continues to keep pace with the ever-changing retail landscape.


Role and Responsibilities:

  • Work closely with design to ensure TOP sample matches approved PP sample. Inspect weight, color, print and material execution etc. with the support of design. Ensure that all products are produced to the same size and standard as approved PP.
  • Confirm the vendor has made the product correctly. Accept or reject finished sample items. Follow up on rejected samples for revisions needed from vendors.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to troubleshoot any product or packaging issues.
  • Review packaging artwork. Initial artwork to be reviewed by email followed by actual labels. Ensure color execution matches pantone, legal information is accurate, paper quality is correct, retails and contents are accurate, bar code scans with proper grade etc.
  • Confirm packaging is properly secure to the product to avoid any issues at retail.
  • Communicate with sales and customers on customer specific TOPs. Review customer vendor guides to ensure customer TOP is compliant and samples are sent following the customer’s protocol. Work within customer portals as needed.
  • Create and maintain a sample requirement library for each customer.
  • Record tracking information of any TOPs shared with customers and ensure the TOP is received by the customer. Follow up as needed for customer comments and share comments with vendors.
  • Utilize a product milestone report. Monitor packaging and samples that are due to be received. Follow up with vendors to ensure packaging and samples are being sent on time. Record when packaging and samples are received, and when comments have been made.
  • Help ensure on time deliveries. Share details with production when delivery is in jeopardy.
  • Organize all paperwork, labels and samples for future reference in an efficient manner.
  • Monitor all emails internally and externally to ensure efficient communication.

Qualifications:

  • Minimum of 2-3 years’ experience.
  • Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Must have superior organizational skills and excellent attention to detail.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
  • Experience using a pantone book.
  • Must be able to multitask and work in a collaborative environment.

Benefits and Perks:

  • Hybrid work schedule (4 days onsite; 1 day work from home) & early Fridays
  • Generous PTO and paid holidays
  • Comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage with FSA or HSA options
  • Pet insurance and pet discounts
  • Identity theft protection
  • Discounted life insurance
  • Short and long-term disability insurance
  • Critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance
  • 401K & Profit sharing
  • Pre-tax commuter benefits
  • Professional development
  • Team building and Company events

NY Pay Transparency:

The pay range for this position is ($50,000 - $55,000) annually based on skills and experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Gina Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.

Recruitment Agencies:

Gina Group does not accept unsolicited agency resumes and will not be held responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

Visit us at www.ginagroup.com to learn more about us.