Manufacturing QA Technician I - 12 Hour Days (7am-7pm)

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Conduct bag checks for each production machine (Bag measurements, seal integrity, proper hot melt application, and general overall appearance)
• Release each production machine at the beginning of the shift and every set-up thereafter (Checklist of items will be provided)
• Process product and materials that fail to meet the quality standards according to company procedures
• Enter all inspection data on the computer system
• Conduct incoming inspection checks for raw materials and finished goods (pulling samples for testing, performing the required tests, recording the data, releasing the material)
• Gather product/material samples and then file and store the samples
• Conduct audits of finished goods to ensure quality standards are being followed
• Assist in the investigation of customer complaints

Qualifications

• Education and/or Experience: High school diploma or equivalent required; some college preferred
• Language/Communication Skills: Must be capable of speaking, reading and writing English with good written, oral and interpersonal skills.
• Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals using a calculator.
• Reasoning Ability: Excellent attention to detail, quality, safety, problem solving and follow-up.
• Computer Skills: Must be able to input inspection data in database software Familiarity with MS Office required

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to talk or hear.
• The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee is frequently required to lift up to 10 pounds. The employee is occasionally required to lift up to 25 pounds and up to 50 pounds.
• The vision requirements include close vision, distant vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Employee must be able to work overtime with short notice.
• Because Quality is a small department, there are no extra employees to cover absenteeism.

Work Environment

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.
• The noise level in the environment is moderate.