Receiving Inspector

About Us:

Drake is a high-tech manufacturing company based in Cypress, TX. We proudly serve leading customers in aerospace, defense, energy, semiconductor, medical, and other high-performance industries. We work together in a collaborative, supportive environment where employees are valued, empowered, and provided with hands-on training. As a growing company, we offer ongoing opportunities for career development and professional growth. At Drake, customers are our focus, and we build success together.

Position Summary:

The Receiving Inspector is responsible for verifying incoming materials and components meet quality standards, specifications, and purchase order requirements. This role ensures material accuracy, defect identification, documentation, and traceability to support manufacturing operations.

What Success Looks Like

During your first year, you will:

• Develop knowledge of material inspection processes and quality standards.
• Maintain at least 98% inspection accuracy and complete inspections within 24 hours of arrival.
• Identify at least 90% of detectable material defects before production.
• Maintain accurate inspection records, certifications, and material traceability.
• Collaborate with Warehouse, Quality, and Production teams to resolve discrepancies.
• Follow all safety and company policies (including tobacco-free facilities).
• Perform material inspections, verify specifications, identify defects, and support processimprovements.

What You’ll Bring

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in receiving inspection, quality control, warehouse operations, or preferred manufacturing.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and commitment to quality.
• Ability to interpret purchase orders, specifications, and inspection documentation.
• Basic computer skills; inventory or ERP system experience preferred.
• Dependable, hardworking, team-oriented, and eager to learn and grow.

Work Environment / Schedule:

This position works primarily within a manufacturing and warehouse environment. Responsibilities require standing, walking, handling materials, and using inspection tools throughout the workday. The position follows a full-time schedule M-F, 8:30 am – 5:30 pm, with occasional overtime based on operational needs.

Why Join Drake?

Drake offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, paid time off, paid holidays, company-paid life insurance, a 401(k) with company match, and opportunities for professional growth. Join a collaborative team that values safety, innovation, continuous improvement, and long-term employee success.

Drake Plastics is a drug-free workplace. All applicants who receive conditional offers of employment will be subjected to pre-employment drug testing.