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Garment Inspector Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

ORIEP GROUP

Seamstress

Apple Valley, CA · On-site

$16.50 - $22/hr

Perform garment alterations including hemming, resizing, and repairs. * Read and follow work orders, measurements, and production instructions. * Inspect finished pieces for quality, accuracy, and ...

ORIEP GROUP

Seamstress

Apple Valley, CA · On-site

$16.50 - $22/hr

Perform garment alterations including hemming, resizing, and repairs. * Read and follow work orders, measurements, and production instructions. * Inspect finished pieces for quality, accuracy, and ...

ORIEP GROUP

Seamstress

Apple Valley, CA · On-site

$16.50 - $22/hr

Perform garment alterations including hemming, resizing, and repairs. * Read and follow work orders, measurements, and production instructions. * Inspect finished pieces for quality, accuracy, and ...

Rinse, Inc.

Logistics Driver

Calabasas, CA · On-site

Inspect, sort, and accurately tag incoming garments * Perform garment "mark-in" using POS, invoicing, and internal tracking systems * Verify garment details and customer information for accuracy

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Rinse

Logistics Driver

Calabasas, CA · On-site

$22 - $25/hr

Inspect, sort, and accurately tag incoming garments * Perform garment "mark-in" using POS, invoicing, and internal tracking systems * Verify garment details and customer information for accuracy

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Emerging Blue Jobs

Patternmaker

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$75/hr

Inspect graded nests and check size range for standard sizing in categories such as intimate, kids and woman garments. * Knowledge of fit and make correction to 1st pattern through production.

Rinse, Inc.

Logistics Driver

Calabasas, CA · On-site

$22 - $25/hr

Inspect, sort, and accurately tag incoming garments * Perform garment "mark-in" using POS, invoicing, and internal tracking systems * Verify garment details and customer information for accuracy

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Tilly's

Warehouse lll

Irvine, CA · On-site

$17.25 - $20.50/hr

Inspect garments/products for damages and defects. * Deliver samples of garments/products to specific buyers for inspection. * Obtain signatures on Buyers QC sheet and match approved documents back ...

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How much do garment inspector jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 23, 2026, the average yearly pay for garment inspector in California is $54,220.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $38,000.00 and $62,700.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a garment inspector?

A Garment Inspector is responsible for examining clothing and textile products to ensure they meet quality standards. Their duties include checking for defects like loose threads, stains, or incorrect stitching, measuring garments for accuracy, and verifying compliance with specifications. They work in manufacturing facilities, warehouses, or fashion production units to maintain quality control. Attention to detail and knowledge of industry standards are essential for this role.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a garment inspector?

To thrive as a Garment Inspector, you need keen attention to detail, thorough knowledge of textile and garment industry quality standards, and typically a high school diploma or equivalent. Experience with measurement tools, quality control checklists, and familiarity with inspection software or reporting systems is often required. Strong observational skills, effective communication, and reliability are valuable soft skills in this role. These qualities are important to ensure only garments meeting established standards reach customers, minimizing defects and supporting overall product excellence.

What does a typical workday look like for a garment inspector?

As a Garment Inspector, your workday often involves inspecting finished garments on the production line or in a quality control area to identify defects in stitching, fabric, and construction. You may also document your findings, complete quality reports, and coordinate with production supervisors or quality assurance teams to resolve issues. Depending on the facility, you might handle multiple inspection checkpoints throughout the shift and occasionally provide feedback to machine operators or seamstresses to maintain standards. The role usually requires standing for extended periods and working in a manufacturing or warehouse environment. This teamwork and attention to process help ensure only top-quality garments move forward for distribution.

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Infographic showing various Garment Inspector job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 75% Full Time, 13% Part Time, 6% Temporary, and 6% Nights. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $54,220 per year, or $26.1 per hour.

Part-time Production Worker - RMC Los Angeles

American Textile Maintenance Co.

Los Angeles, CA • On-site

$16.75 - $20/hr

Part-time

Re-posted 16 days ago

Job description


Republic Master Chefs is seeking reliable and detail-oriented Production Team Members to join our team in Long Beach, CA. This role involves working across multiple departments, including Distribution, Flatwork, Garment, Soil Sorting, and Washing. Responsibilities include sorting, processing, and preparing linen and garments for healthcare clients, operating industrial equipment, ensuring inventory accuracy, maintaining safety and cleanliness standards, and meeting productivity goals.
DEPARTMENTS:
  • Distribution:
    • Record inventories and quantities of linen ready for delivery
    • Utilize handheld devices to create shipping routes for the service department
    • Appropriately stages linen carts for delivery
    • Prepare, review and place linen orders, log linen distribution, and run and prepare linen distribution reports
    • Loads and unloads carts of linen
    • Sort and place linens on racks, shelves, or in carts according to organizational distribution standards
    • Prepare departmental exchange carts as needed
    • Maintain a safe and clean work environment by keeping customer orders, linen carts, racks, and work stations neat: Organize neatly packed linen carts and assures cleanliness of cart
    • Meets established productivity standards
    • Follow directions and safety precautions
    • Maintain logs and records of units produced including a record of errors resulted in rejected or discarded pieces
    • Notifies Distribution Team Leader if problems are impacting the ability to meet production standards
    • Comply with all company policies and procedures
    • Must maintain regular and punctual attendance
    • Perform other duties as assigned
  • Flat:
    • Place washed wet/damp linens into a bin (cart) near production lines
    • Separate linen into proper categories (account, item, material, color, garment tag, etc.)
    • Feed and operate press machinery while inspecting for any defects in linen
    • Place linens in an automated stacker or conveyor
    • Place garments onto metal hangers
    • Hang garments on conveyor for processing
    • Assist with changeovers as needed
    • Sort and fold linen for final finishing
    • Cover all clean linen at the end of the shift
    • Observe flat press machinery for linen jams and miss folds
    • Notifies Flat Team Leader if problems are impacting the ability to meet production standards
    • Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly work area
    • Meet established productivity standards
    • Follow directions and safety precautions
    • Comply with all company policies and procedures
    • Must maintain regular and punctual attendance
    • Perform other duties as assigned
  • Garment:
    • Create delivery routes for the service department
    • Process new customer information and their orders
    • Must follow customer's request on approved Garment Request Form
    • Operate sewing machine to repair defects such as tears and holes in garments, linens, and other material per customer's request
    • May shorten or lengthen hems to alter size of garments
    • May sew identifying labels and emblems on uniforms and linens as instructed
    • May repair defective stitching on garments
    • Sort finished garments according to customer requests
    • Ensure daily accuracy and productivity of work for inventory control
    • Maintain a clean, safe and orderly work area
    • Meet established productivity standards
    • Follow directions and safety precautions
    • Maintain logs and records of units produced including a record of errors resulted in rejected or discarded pieces
    • Notifies Distribution Team Leader if problems are impacting the ability to meet production standards
    • Comply with all company policies and procedures
    • Must maintain regular and punctual attendance
    • Perform other duties as assigned
  • Soil Sorter:
    • Manually opens bags containing soiled linen
    • Accurately weighs sorted linen in carts/bags to note the weight
    • Must sort, count, tag, and list soiled linens in Spindle screen in their designated work station
    • Send linen via vacuum air system in their assigned station
    • Move soiled linen to the conveyor to be sorted by type
    • Sort linen by hand to identify and separate by type
    • Pick up and place linen in the appropriate bins
    • Report any instruments, sharp items, and other foreign objects in linens to Soil Team Leader
    • Completely clean and disinfect soil sorting area at end of shift
    • Inspect each linen for tears, stains, and holes
    • Maintain a clean, safe and orderly work area
    • Meet established productivity standards
    • Follow directions and safety precautions
    • Complies with all company policies and procedures
    • Must maintain regular and punctual attendance
    • Performs other duties as assigned
  • Washer:
    • Select appropriate wash formulas based on the degree of soiled linen, load size, and fabric
    • Inspect linens throughout shift to ensure the proper pH level is maintained in the washers
    • Must perform spotting procedures to remove stains utilizing a variety of special chemicals
    • Monitor use of all chemicals used in a washroom process, ensuring proper amounts of chemicals are on hand for each load be washed during a shift
    • Has complete understanding of wash-overs and the process
    • Responsible for satisfactory and timely completion of assigned linen according to schedule
    • Safely and properly uses detergents and adheres to all safety precautions
    • Report equipment/cleaning product needs and/or malfunctions to Washroom Team Leader
    • Have a process understanding of the tunnels and the material that comes out
    • Maintain a clean, safe and orderly work area
    • Meet established productivity standards
    • Follow directions and safety precautions
    • Complies with all company policies and procedures
    • Must maintain regular and punctual attendance
    • Performs other duties as assigned

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive and employees will also perform other duties as assigned by management as needed. An employee is not entitled to work in one specific department and can be changed departments at any time. Some departments may require you to do repetitive lifting and bending over 50 pounds.
Hours: 29 hours per week
Republic Master Chefs reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.
American Textile Maintenance Co. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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