Carton Factory Inspector

About the role

The Carton Factory Inspector will ensure that all raw materials, in‑process items and finished cartons meet the required quality standards and customer specifications. Working on the production floor in Kajiado, you will collaborate closely with operators, supervisors and the quality team to maintain high‑quality output.

Key responsibilities

• Inspect incoming raw materials such as kraft paper, corrugated sheets, inks and adhesives against approved specifications and record any non‑conformities.
• Carry out regular quality checks throughout the production line, covering corrugation, printing, die‑cutting, slotting, folding, gluing, stitching and packing.
• Verify finished cartons for dimensions, strength, appearance, printing quality and joint integrity, segregating any rejected items.
• Maintain inspection checklists, quality records and production reports; monitor rejection rates, rework and waste.
• Report quality issues to supervisors, assist in root‑cause investigations and follow up on corrective actions.
• Provide timely feedback to machine operators and support continuous improvement initiatives to reduce defects.

Required profile

• Minimum 2–5 years of hands‑on experience in a carton, corrugated or paper packaging factory.
• High school education (KCSE) required; a certificate, diploma or degree in Quality Control, Manufacturing, Packaging Technology or a related field is preferred.
• Familiarity with carton production processes and common quality defects.

Required skills

• Raw material inspection
• Production process inspection
• Quality control and documentation
• Root‑cause analysis and corrective‑action follow‑up