Quality Associate I - Nights - $22 - $25.08

Job Purpose Statement

Quality Associate I position is responsible to support the production processes to ensure only acceptable products are released for shipment or use. The production process supported can change as business demands change. A high attention to detail and ability to do repetitive tasks with precision is required.

Summary of Responsibility

• Inspect products for all defects using standard procedures and specifications
• Make repairs to product to restore them to cosmetic standards
• Perform routine checks or audits as assigned
• Apply labels or identification as needed
• Mark Defects as required
• Communicate any non-conformance to production and quality
• Keep the workplace clean and orderly
• Achieve inspection rates as assigned to maintain assigned targets
• Interact with production associates to address any issues and prevent non-conformances
• Handle product and organize as assigned
• Mix production supplies as required to specified recipes
• Interface with computer software and testing equipment to document information as needed
• Complete calibration, diagnostic and repair work on machinery to maintain uptime or recover from any downtime events
• Perform other work as directed by Supervision

Qualifications

Education, Experience and Skills Required:

• High School diploma or GED required
• Minimum of 1 year in a manufacturing/distribution operation preferred
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while meeting production and quality goals
• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid forklift or equipment license as needed or required
• Must read, write and communicate in English

Ergonomic & Physical Requirements

• Standing or Walking up to 90% of the day
• Lift / Carry 25lb constantly, up to 100lb occasionally
• Push / Pull 50lb constantly, up to 150lb occasionally
• Grasp 75lb
• Pinch 15lb
• Lift bulky objects
• Any lifting over 70 lbs. must be completed with assistance i.e. mechanical or individual
• Full range of motion required: Cervical, Shoulders, Elbow, Wrist, Fingers, Hands, Truck Twist, and Feet
• Ability to wear PPE as required

Working Conditions

May include: moderate noise, moving mechanical parts, static shock, high temperatures. Elevated work surfaces, odors, dust.