Order Entry Associate Jobs in Canton, OH (NOW HIRING)

Job Summary
We are seeking a Quality Control & Receiving Associate for a direct hire opportunity in Kent, OH. This role is ideal for a detail-driven manufacturing professional who enjoys hands-on inspection work, accurate receiving processes, and supporting product quality from incoming materials through final packaged goods.
The Quality Control & Receiving Associate will work closely with production, purchasing, and inventory teams to verify materials, identify non-conformances, document inspection results, and help maintain a clean, organized, and compliant operation. This is a strong opportunity to join a stable, quality-focused environment with supportive leadership, teamwork, training, and opportunities to contribute to continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
- Verify incoming shipments against purchase orders, packing slips, and invoices for quantity, product type, condition, and accuracy.
- Inspect raw materials, components, packaging supplies, labels, inserts, part numbers, and finished packaged products for quality and specification compliance.
- Document received goods, inspection results, discrepancies, deviations, and corrective actions according to company procedures.
- Coordinate with purchasing, suppliers, and production teams to resolve shortages, damaged goods, quality issues, and non-conforming materials.
- Maintain organized records for inventory accuracy, audits, certifications, traceability, and compliance requirements.
- Follow safety, housekeeping, quality, and production standards while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
Compensation and Benefits
- Direct hire opportunity.
- Salary range: $48,000 to $54,000 per year.
- Location: Kent, OH.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans
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For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AllSTEM Connections is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.
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We also consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements, including, if applicable, the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, including, if applicable, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
Additional Skills
Required Qualifications and Skills
- Perform receiving inspections and verify incoming shipments for accuracy, condition, and compliance.
- Conduct in-process and final quality inspections of packaged products and production materials.
- Document inspection results, measurement data, non-conformances, and corrective actions.
- Support communication between production, purchasing, inventory, and supplier contacts to resolve quality and receiving issues.
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- 6-10 years of relevant experience in quality control, receiving, inventory management, manufacturing, or a related production environment.
- Strong ability to read and interpret packing slips, purchase orders, product specifications, blueprints, and GD&T symbols.
- Skilled in using inspection and measurement tools, including calipers, micrometers, height gauges, bore gauges, thread gauges, protractors, and alignment tools.
- Understanding of quality management systems, inspection processes, documentation standards, and non-conformance reporting.
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify defects, inconsistencies, damage, and specification issues.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and accurate data entry for inventory, quality, and receiving records.
- Effective communication, organization, problem-solving, and follow-up skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced production environment.
- Ability to lift up to at least 50 lbs., stand, walk, move materials throughout the shift, and perform detailed visual inspections.
Preferred Qualifications
- Associate degree or technical certification in quality, manufacturing, logistics, or a related field.
- Experience in a packaging or manufacturing environment.
- Experience with ERP or inventory management systems.
- Familiarity with CAPA processes, audit documentation, traceability requirements, and continuous improvement initiatives.
AllSTEM Representative Contact Info
Account Executive:
Ajay
Branch Phone:
(909) 244-1777
Location:
Ontario, CA