Temporary Quality Inspector

About Away

We believe travel makes us better. Founded in 2016 with one perfectly designed carry-on, we now offer a range of luggage and travel essentials for every journey. Together we create, innovate, and embark on this journey as a community of travelers, helping to make travel more seamless for everyone.

Join The Crew

We are hiring a Temporary Quality Inspector (4 week assignment) to join our 3PL QC team. This position reports to the Quality Inspection Supervisor and takes Away further by ensuring the quality and accuracy of personalized and monogrammed products before they are shipped. This role will primarily involve QC inspection and outbound order verification within a busy warehouse environment in Easton, Pennsylvania.

What you’ll do as the Temporary Quality Inspector (4 week assignment)

• You’ll inspect each product to ensure the quality of monograms and personalization meets company standards. Verify correct spellings, fonts, colors, and placement based on customer specifications

• You’ll identify and report any defects or inconsistencies in personalization (e.g., misalignments, incorrect details, quality issues)

• You’ll examine the product’s physical condition for any signs of damage or defects, such as scratches, chips, and improper assembly

• You’ll follow quality control guidelines to approve or reject items based on established standards

• You’ll ensure that products meet all quality, appearance, and durability requirements

• You’ll verify that all items in each order match the details on the order list, including product type, quantity, and personalization specifics

• You’ll confirm that packaging materials are appropriate and secure for each product type, to avoid damage during transit

• You’ll verify that labels match the order information and that packaging is sealed and ready for shipment

• You’ll maintain detailed records for rejected items and report recurring issues to the Warehouse Supervisor

• You’ll collaborate with other QC inspectors, warehouse staff, and the Warehouse Supervisor to address any quality concerns promptly

• You’ll provide feedback to the production team if patterns of quality issues emerge, helping to improve production and personalization processes

Who you are

• You have experience in Quality Control or Inspection (preferred)

• This is a second shift position, and candidates must be available during the hours 3:30pm-12:00am EST

• You’re able to detect minor inconsistencies and defects.

• You’re able to document and communicate findings effectively

• You must be able to stand, walk, and lift up to 20 lbs as required

• You’re creative and innovative; you love to build great new things that are fresh and unique while staying on brand

• You’re agile, and motivated by a fast-paced and ever changing environment

• You’re passionate about transforming travel for all (but that’s a given!)

Excited to join the team, but not sure you meet all of the qualifications? Please apply, we’d still love to hear from you.

Who We Are

• We’re travelers. Travel is about the journey - the transformative experiences and the growth each trip offers. All employees are encouraged to take time to get away through our variety of time away from work offerings. 

• We’re driven. The work we do matters and collectively drives impact. No matter the job title, everyone at Away is a meaningful contributor in unlocking our ever growing potential.

• We’re supportive. We value the entirety of your life's journey, not just the milestones. You'll find an environment that celebrates balance, understanding that your personal passions and commitments outside of work, are threads of the same fabric that makes you unique.

What We Offer

Our total rewards are inclusive of both compensation and benefits. What we offer within a salary range is dependent on a number of factors, including scope and qualifications for the role, skillset, and balancing internal equity relative to other Away employees. Salary and benefit offerings are reviewed during phone screenings to ensure alignment.

• Compensation: $24.50 hourly

• This role is eligible to participate in Away’s Annual Company Performance Incentive Bonus Plan, the terms of which are determined at the discretion of the company

• Equity Grant: commensurate with level determined at the discretion of the company

• Benefits Overview:

  • Take care of yourself and your family through our health insurance offerings

  • Invest in your future by participating in our 401(k) (with a company match!)

  • Find balance through our many paid time off programs (vacation, wellbeing, holidays, Summer Fridays, and compassion leave - just to name a few!)

  • Build your travel uniform through discount codes, product stipends, and giveaways

  • Give back through company-sponsored volunteer and charitable opportunities

How We Work

We are intentional about our approach to modern work, which focuses on fostering an environment that empowers, enables and supports our workforce to do their best work with in-person moments that matter.

This is an onsite role in a warehouse environment in Easton, Pennsylvania, requiring second shift availability where candidates must be available during the hours 3:30pm-12:00am EST.

Our Commitment

As a company that values diversity, equity, and inclusion, Away seeks individuals of all backgrounds and experiences to apply for this opportunity. We’re creating an environment where everyone can thrive. Our customers are global and diverse, so we’re building a team that is too. Through initiatives like our Employee Resource Groups, anti-racism training, and bias prevention initiatives, we’re building the cultural foundation that gives people the emotional and physical space to bring their authentic selves to work.

Away is dedicated to hiring a diverse workplace that celebrates an inclusive culture and a sense of belonging. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, veteran status, genetic information or disability.

Away is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at talent@awaytravel.com.

EEOC Statement: 

Away is dedicated to hiring a diverse workplace that celebrates an inclusive culture and a sense of belonging. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, veteran status, genetic information or disability. 

Away is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at talent@awaytravel.com.