Textile Quality Control Associate

Company

Los Angeles Apparel is a basics apparel manufacturer and distributor founded by Dov Charney, a long-standing leader in American garment manufacturing.

Role description

Role Overview

We are currently hiring a Textile Quality Control Associate to support our Textiles QC department. This is a hands-on, detail-driven role focused on evaluating raw materials and finished goods to ensure they meet our quality standards from the floor to final inspection. If you have an eye for detail, a working knowledge of textiles, and want to grow your experience in apparel manufacturing, this is the right fit for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect incoming fabrics and raw materials for GSM, shrinkage, color consistency, weave defects, and other quality attributes prior to production.
• Conduct in-line and final audits across cutting, stitching, and pressing operations to ensure garments meet approved specifications.
• Perform physical testing procedures including colorfastness, pilling, and durability assessments and track results accurately.
• Identify, document, and report material, construction, and finishing defects.
• Quarantine non-conforming materials and support corrective action processes with internal teams.
• Enter inspection results, maintain defect logs, and generate reports for management.
• Support the QC team during floor checks, final inspection stations, and inventory-related reviews.
• Communicate clearly with team leads, production staff, and supervisors regarding quality issues.
• Complete relevant tasks and data entry in our ERP system accurately and on time.
• Follow all safety procedures and report hazards immediately.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in textile or garment quality control, fabric inspection, or a related production role preferred.
• Working knowledge of fabric construction, common garment defects, and acceptable quality limits (AQL).
• Familiarity with textile testing protocols (e.g., shrinkage tolerances, colorfastness, appearance retention).
• Comfortable in a labor-intensive environment with extended standing, walking, and occasional heavy lifting.
• Basic computer literacy including data entry, Excel, and ERP system experience or willingness to learn.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to document findings accurately.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English is a strong plus.
• Exhibits initiative, grit, and a strong sense of teamwork.
• Flexible work schedule required including shifts, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be based in the Los Angeles Area.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's or bachelor's degree in Textile Technology, Fashion Production, Quality Management, or a related field (or equivalent hands-on experience).
• Experience with Quality Management Systems (QMS) or similar reporting tools.
• Knowledge of grading rules, measurement tolerances, and tech pack evaluation.
• Interest in building a long-term career in QC or production management.

Compensation

Starting rate is $17.87/hour