Receiving Inspector Jobs
Receiving Inspector jobs are open across manufacturing, aerospace, defense, pharmaceuticals, and logistics, at every level from entry-level inspector to lead and senior quality roles, with specializations in incoming inspection, dimensional verification, and nonconforming material review. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Quality Receiving Inspector – Vessel Shop
Pay: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour (based on experience)
Location: Vessel Shop
Now Hiring: Quality Receiving Inspector
We are seeking a detail-oriented Quality Receiving Inspector to join our Vessel Shop team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for inspecting incoming materials, verifying specifications, maintaining accurate documentation, and ensuring quality standards are met before materials enter production.
Responsibilities:
- Inspect incoming materials and components for quality, accuracy, and compliance with specifications
- Verify quantities, dimensions, certifications, and documentation
- Identify, document, and report non-conforming materials
- Maintain receiving inspection records and quality documentation
- Work closely with production, purchasing, and quality teams
- Operate forklifts to unload, move, and organize received materials safely
- Ensure compliance with company safety policies and quality standards
Requirements:
- Previous quality inspection, receiving inspection, or material control experience preferred
- Experience reading drawings, specifications, and material certifications is a plus
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced environment
- Forklift experience required, including operation of forklifts with capacities up to 12,000 lbs
- Ability to lift, move, and inspect materials as needed
Benefits:
- Competitive pay based on experience
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Holiday Pay
- ESOP Program (Employee Stock Ownership Program): Become an employee-owner at no cost to you
- Opportunities for advancement and career growth
Apply today and become part of a team committed to quality, safety, and excellence in vessel fabrication.
Pay: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing
- Aerospace & Defense
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in receiving inspector jobs.
- High school diploma or GED with two or more years of inspection or quality control experience
- Proficiency with precision measuring instruments including calipers, micrometers, and CMMs
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and GD&T symbols
- Familiarity with quality management systems such as ISO 9001 or AS9100
- Experience documenting nonconformances and completing receiving inspection reports
- Basic computer skills for entering data into ERP or inventory management systems
Tips for Your Receiving Inspector Job Search
Tailor your resume to inspection standards
List every quality standard you've worked under, such as ISO 9001, AS9100, or IATF 16949, right on your resume. Employers filter for these codes quickly, and a vague mention of 'quality experience' won't get you past initial screening.
Highlight your measurement tool experience
Call out specific instruments you've used, calipers, CMMs, micrometers, and go/no-go gauges, in a dedicated skills section. Hiring managers for receiving inspector roles scan for tool proficiency before they read your job descriptions.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists receiving inspector openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings that match your commodity
Receiving inspection work varies sharply by commodity: raw metal, electronics, and chemical components each require different background. Filter your search by industry so you apply where your specific materials knowledge is a direct match, not a stretch.
Prepare for a hands-on skills assessment
Many receiving inspector interviews include a bench test where you measure a sample part and document findings on a receiving report. Practice reading engineering drawings and recording GD&T callouts clearly so you're not slow or uncertain under observation.
Negotiate using your certification credentials
An ASQ Certified Quality Inspector credential or a current IATA Dangerous Goods certification gives you a concrete counter when negotiating an offer. Name the cert, state what it cost you to earn, and frame it as direct value you bring from day one.
Receiving Inspector Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most receiving inspectors?
The most active employers for receiving inspectors right now are BAE Systems USA, Robinson Helicopter Company, and Vast, and the most openings are in California, Texas, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Aerospace, defense manufacturing, and medical device companies tend to maintain the most consistent hiring volume for this role.
How many receiving inspector jobs are remote?
About 13% of receiving inspector openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting that most inspection work requires physical presence at a receiving dock or warehouse. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements are documentation review, supplier quality auditing, and inspection planning rather than hands-on dimensional verification.
How do you become a receiving inspector?
Start by building hands-on experience with precision measuring tools through a manufacturing, warehouse, or quality technician role. Learn to read engineering drawings and GD&T callouts, which you can study through community college courses or self-paced technical programs. Earning an ASQ Certified Quality Inspector credential strengthens your resume significantly. From there, apply to entry-level receiving or incoming inspection positions where employers train on their specific documentation systems and quality standards.
Can you get a receiving inspector job with little or no experience?
Yes, some manufacturers hire candidates with no formal inspection background if they demonstrate mechanical aptitude and attention to detail. Focus on roles posted as 'entry-level' or 'inspector trainee' and emphasize any hands-on work with tools, production lines, or inventory counting. A community college quality fundamentals course and familiarity with calipers can separate you from other applicants who have no technical exposure at all.
What does the receiving inspector interview process look like?
Most receiving inspector interviews involve a phone screen with HR, followed by an in-person or video interview with a quality supervisor or manager. Many companies include a practical component where you measure a sample part, complete a mock receiving report, or interpret a simple drawing. Expect questions about how you handle discrepancies between a purchase order and what physically arrives, and how you document and escalate nonconforming material.
Where can I find and apply to receiving inspector jobs?
You can find and apply to receiving inspector jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your commodity experience and inspection background, then apply directly to each listing that fits. Applying early to newly posted openings gives you the best chance of moving quickly through a company's review process.
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