Quality Inspector

Job Description

The Quality Inspector has the overall responsibility and authority for quality and procedures and operations. This position oversees quality systems in order to produce products in the most cost-effective and safe manner while operating within Novolex quality standards. This position reports directly to the Quality Manager / SQF Practitioner.

• Promotes an environment of continuous improvement of quality.
• Maintains documentation and production approvals in the area of quality.
• Advises supervisors and techs on quality issues, product security, and related product quality performance.
• Maintain and calibrate all lab equipment and procedures to standard.
• Manages equipment and controls for training and effectiveness.
• Cross-trains within the department to ensure coverage during vacations, illness and leaves of absence.

Requirements

• High school or GED preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Two (2) or more years experience in the field of quality and safety.
• Knowledge of basic Statistical Process Control (SPC) and related Quality Tools.
• Experience in working with manufacturing-based technology preferred.
• Computer skills in Microsoft Word for Windows and EXCEL.
• General office skills.

Physical Requirements

• Sitting (Rarely)
• Standing (Constantly - 12 hours or more)
• Walking (Constantly - 12 hours or more)
• Lifting (Regularly/Constantly): 0-10 lbs. (8-10 hours)
• 10-20 lbs. (8-10 hours)
• 20-49 lbs. (8-10 hours)
• Carrying: 10-20 lbs. (8-10 hours)
• 20-49 lbs. (8-10 hours)
• Pushing (Often - 8-10 hours or more)
• Pulling, Twisting, Climbing (Often - 8-10 hours or more)
• Balancing (Regularly/Constantly)
• Stooping, Kneeling, Crawling (Often - each 1-3 hours)
• Reaching, Grasping, Repetitive Motions (Regularly/Constantly each 8-10 hours)

Company Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• A variety of other well-being resources focused on mental, physical, and financial health.
• Focused Giving Program supporting sustainability initiatives or addressing food and hunger needs.
• Training and Development opportunities through MyLearning, including company and industry training curricula, support for formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program (Non-Union), and a Learning Management System.

Community Engagement

• Supports organizations promoting sustainability initiatives or addressing food and hunger needs.
• Encourages facility-level support of activities in the communities where employees live and work.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Novolex is committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices, including but not limited to selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, and compensation to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, handicap or disability, genetics, citizenship status, service member or veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.