Manufacturing QA Technician I - First Shift M-F 7am-3pm

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Congduct 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
• Other duties as assigned

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.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 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 occasionally 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.

Work Environment

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 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.