Quality Technician – Multiple Shifts (Day/Night)

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITY

Performs physical and visual inspections of product and Quality Systems. Documents results accurately and ensures that finished products meet all of US Cotton's Quality Standards.

Specific Responsibilities

• Perform in-process and finished product testing to ensure products are produced according to set specifications (stick diameter, length, stick weight, 90° bent test, stick flex strength, etc.).
• Place product that does not meet US Cotton's Quality Standards on QA Hold.
• Verify that stick quantities are within the acceptable range (box count).
• Accurately complete Quality Assurance records.
• Communicate issues and concerns to management regarding operating procedures and conditions.
• Monitor Good Manufacturing Practices & complete an internal audit on a monthly basis.
• Communicate issues found (quality, compliance, documentation of quality records, equipment etc.) to the Supervisor and follow-up to verify that issues are corrected.
• Ensure that product is correctly packaged.
• Assure that correct product code / labels are properly placed on box or skid.
• Complete Certificate of Analysis (COA) for each lot produced.
• Complete all special projects and assignments as directed by the QA Manager.
• Perform other duties and special tasks as assigned.

Experience

Previous manufacturing experience preferred but not required.

Educational Requirements

High school graduate or GED equivalent required.

Skills

• Normal math skills involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division is required.
• Must be able read and write English.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred but not required.
• Able to exercise good judgement with excellent problem identification and problem-solving skills.
• Functions well under pressure with a good work ethic and attitude.
• Able to work without close supervision.

Special Knowledge

• Microsoft Office suites
• Strong MS-Excel skills and document management

Physical Requirements

• Must follow all PPE policies by wearing reflective vest, hearing protection, safety glasses, and hair nets as required.
• Must be able to perform physical activities such as, but not limited to, lifting, pulling and pushing up to 30 lbs., unassisted.
• Must be able to bend, reach and turn frequently.
• Must be able to stand and move about the facility.
• Frequently (more than 75% of time) required to: stand and/or walk, climb stairs, bend and stoop, reach, push/pull, kneel and crouch.
• Lift, carry and/or move items up to 30 lbs., without assistance;
• Use hands to finger, handle, or touch objects, tools, or controls;
• To verbally communicate, write and to hear.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• Able to use a hand-jack.
• Ability to use color differentiation.
• Frequently (more than 75% of time) exposed to dust and loud noise, and fumes (MSDS sheets available upon request).
• Frequently (more than 75% of time) exposed to machinery and mechanical, moving parts.

Position in Organization

Reports to: QA Manager

Directly Supervises: None

Indirectly Supervises: None