Quality Testing Technician I-LNC-2nd Shift

Starting pay: $18.00 per hour
Location: 7279 Liberty Park Avenue, Liberty, NC, 27298 US

About the role

The Quality Technician performs specified tests on manufactured products to ensure conformance to specifications using known formulations. The Technician provides production support by verifying quality from start-up to run completion. If nonconformities are detected, promptly inform the production and Quality Supervisor.

Quality Statement

Americhem employees will strive for continuous quality improvement in their area of responsibility. Each employee has the freedom and authority to prevent nonconformity of any kind. We are committed to establishing and reviewing objectives as part of our continual improvement effort, whereby we can meet customer expectations, improve productivity, and reduce total costs.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent required; College degree (Associate’s or Bachelor’s) preferred
• 5S, Lean, or Green Belt Training are a plus
• Career Development or other certifications are a plus
• Solid work history with a minimum of 1-2 years of relevant work experience in lab or manufacturing preferred
• Some work experience leading others preferred
• Basic Math including Algebra
• Fluent in Microsoft Office, including intermediate Excel skills (arrange/format data, create and format charts, etc.)
• Additional computer skills are a plus

Responsibilities

• Able to walk several miles a day and be on your feet for hours during each shift to perform duties
• Operate equipment wearing proper protective equipment
• Complete safety training punctually
• Report unsafe working conditions and equipment problems
• Follow all plant safety protocols
• Demonstrate mechanical aptitude by operating and understanding all required quality testing equipment
• Troubleshoot machine problems or operation errors that affect quality
• Improve job performance by keeping relevant knowledge and skills current
• Attend plant and department meetings unless excused by the Quality Manager
• Promote harmonious worker relations
• Convey quality problems in a timely fashion to the supervisor
• Contribute to the success of the department and plant by helping others
• Keep work area clean and organized; attention to detail; effective time management; ability to meet deadlines; communicating product status
• Participate in Gage R&R, Kaizen, 5S, Lean events, and work with supervisor to eliminate barriers
• Communicate orally and in writing in a professional manner that is clear, fluent, concise, and readily understood by the intended recipient(s)
• Update quality testing results, record labor, and send shift updates daily
• Modify work hours as needed
• Seek all relevant information for problem-solving and decision-making; consult widely, probe the facts, analyze issues from different perspectives
• Make rational, realistic, sound decisions after considering all available facts and alternatives; hold self and staff responsible for individual choices, actions, and impact
• Break problems into constituent parts and differentiate critical elements from the irrelevant or trivial; make proper use of logic and draw sound inferences from available information

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, Prescription, and Dental Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401k
• Life Insurance
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Incentive Bonuses and Performance Raises
• Referral Bonuses

Schedule

2nd Shift: 3:00pm – 11:00pm