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City of Boston

Animal Control Officer

Boston, MA · On-site

Performs quarantine inspections in places where animals are housed, sold, or used for any purpose, and inspects homes for quarantine suitability. Serves and delivers notices of quarantine. * Makes ...

City of Boston

Animal Control Officer

Boston, MA · On-site

$51K - $71K/yr

Performs quarantine inspections in places where animals are housed, sold, or used for any purpose, and inspects homes for quarantine suitability. Serves and delivers notices of quarantine. * Makes ...

W-Industries

QUALITY INSPECTOR I

Spring, TX · On-site

The Quality Inspector performs incoming inspection of materials and components to ensure compliance ... Identifies nonconformances, raises NCRs, and manages quarantine controls to maintain material ...

Marco Industries

Distribution Quality Inspector

Tulsa, OK · On-site

$17/hr

This Inspector functions as the Designated Quality Responsible Party (DQRP), ensuring the integrity ... Ensure the physical segregation and system quarantine (in ERP system) of expired, damaged, or non ...

W-Industries

QUALITY INSPECTOR I

Spring, TX · On-site

Description: The Quality Inspector performs incoming inspection of materials and components to ... Identifies nonconformances, raises NCRs, and manages quarantine controls to maintain material ...

Randstad

Quality Inspector

Kansas City, MO · On-site

$38K - $41K/yr

Identify workflow or production issues, quarantine suspect raw materials or assemblies, and execute sorting inspections. * Process Authority: Issue "Job Stop" notices to manufacturing leadership ...

Rani Therapeutics

Quality Inspector

Fremont, CA · On-site

$37 - $42/hr

Quality Inspector (II, III, or Senior) Department: Quality Assurance Reports to: Quality ... Maintain materials in Quarantine (pending disposition) and MRB (under NCMR and deviations) in order.

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How much do quarantine inspector jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 20, 2026, the average hourly pay for quarantine inspector in the United States is $27.36, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.51 and $31.49 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a quarantine inspector?

A Quarantine Inspector is responsible for inspecting goods, animals, plants, and other imports to ensure they meet biosecurity and quarantine regulations. They help prevent the spread of diseases, pests, and contaminants by enforcing strict border control measures. Their duties include conducting inspections, collecting samples, and enforcing quarantine laws. They may work at airports, seaports, and other entry points to protect local ecosystems and industries.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a quarantine inspector?

Quarantine Inspectors are responsible for examining shipments, luggage, or agricultural products at borders, ports, and airports to ensure compliance with quarantine laws. Their day often includes physical inspections, collecting samples for laboratory analysis, reviewing documentation, and completing detailed reports on findings. Inspectors also interact with importers, travelers, and other government agencies to provide guidance on regulatory requirements. This hands-on role plays a crucial part in protecting local ecosystems and agriculture from harmful pests and diseases.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the quarantine inspector position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Quarantine Inspector, you need strong knowledge of biosecurity protocols, inspection procedures, and relevant regulations, often supported by a degree in biology, agriculture, or environmental science. Familiarity with handheld inspection tools, laboratory testing kits, and digital record-keeping systems is typically required, along with certifications such as AQIS or equivalent local credentials. Attention to detail, effective communication, and problem-solving skills help inspectors excel in fieldwork and when interacting with stakeholders. These abilities are essential to accurately assess risks, prevent the spread of pests and diseases, and ensure compliance with health and safety standards.

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Infographic showing various Quarantine Inspector job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 82% Full Time, 11% Part Time, 5% Contract, and 2% Nights. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $56,905 per year, or $27.4 per hour.

Quarantine Supervisor

NXTPoint Logistics

Jacksonville, FL • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 8 days ago

Job description

NXTPoint Logistics provides a complete range of end-to-end supply chain solutions spanning from distribution, warehousing and fulfillment to managed logistics, transportation and final mile delivery. It leverages broad 3PL capabilities, market-leading technology and deep vertical industry expertise to help both large and small clients reach greater levels of efficiency, service and profitability. With over 30 owned facilities, more than 3.5 million square feet of warehouse space and an extensive partner network, NXTPoint Logistics offers the broad capabilities and reach of a large 3PL company while maintaining its commitment to being the most flexible and responsive provider in the industry. Learn more at nxtpointlogistics.com.
SUMMARY:
The Quarantine Supervisor is responsible for overseeing day-to-day warehouse operations across assigned shifts, teams in accordance with company standards. This role provides leadership direction and hands-on support to team members while maintaining productivity, quality and compliance across all processes.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Supervise daily quarantine operations to ensure product holds, inspections, releases, and dispositions are handled accurately and on time.
  • Ensure quarantined materials are properly identified, labeled, segregated, secured, and documented in accordance with company procedures and customer requirements.
  • Monitor quarantine inventory in the WMS or tracking system to maintain accurate records of product status, location, quantity, and disposition.
  • Coordinate with Operations, Quality, Inventory Control, Customer Service, and Transportation teams to resolve quarantine issues and minimize operational delays.
  • Lead, coach, train, and assign work to quarantine team members to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient execution of responsibilities.
  • Ensure compliance with safety standards, customer requirements, regulatory guidelines, sanitation expectations, and company policies.
  • Serve as the escalation point for quarantine-related issues, including unauthorized movement, delayed releases, inventory discrepancies, and customer concerns.
  • Track and report quarantine performance metrics such as hold aging, release timeliness, inventory accuracy, audit findings, and productivity.
  • Conduct routine inspections of quarantine areas to verify proper housekeeping, 5S, product segregation, labeling, and access control.
  • Support internal, customer, and regulatory audits by providing documentation, explanations, corrective action updates, and process evidence.
  • Communicate quarantine priorities, status updates, risks, and process changes to leadership and cross-functional partners.
  • Promote a culture of safety, accountability, quality, compliance, and continuous improvement within the quarantine operation.

QUALIFICATONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
Education & Experience:
Bachelor's degree preferred, or a related field preferred. Minimum 3 years of progressive warehouse or distribution operations experience. Prior experience supervising frontline operations staff in a high-volume or complex warehouse environment strongly preferred.
Required Skills and Abilities:
  • Ability to read, interpret, and apply business documents, technical procedures, company policies, and regulatory requirements.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare reports, business correspondence, procedures, and present information to managers, customers, clients, and team members.
  • Effective interpersonal skills with the ability to manage multi-party communications, negotiate, resolve customer claims, and support cross-functional issue resolution.
  • Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations and interpret operational data such as graphs and reports.
  • Strong reasoning and problem-solving skills with the ability to follow written and verbal instructions, analyze data, resolve standardized and complex issues, and maintain accuracy in paperwork and transactions.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and the ability to learn and effectively use job-related software systems, including WMS, move management, timekeeping, HRIS, RF scanners, and SAP.
  • Strong planning, organization, and time management skills with the ability to prioritize, re-prioritize, multitask, manage workflow, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing operational needs.
  • Certified or eligible to operate powered material handling equipment as required.

Working Conditions:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical/Environmental Demands:
Outdoors and indoor environment with adequate ventilation. Exposure to vibration, improperly illuminated or awkward and confining workspaces. Working above ground level where the possibility of falling exists. Frequent lifting and carrying of items. Loud noises typical
Physical Activity Level:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds unassisted. The employee must be able to carry and climb a ladder. Must be capable of standing and walking for extended periods (at least 2 hours straight, four times in an 8-hour day) Must be able to twist, stoop, squat, reach above shoulder level and crouch on a frequent basis. Must be able to use hands and feet simultaneously and for repetitive movements.
Other Duties & Responsibilities:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,
national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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