Quality Tech I

JOB SUMMARY

Supports manufacturing through the inspection and assessment of product quality by conducting inspections, tests, assessments and recording product quality.

RESPONSIBILITIES

·         Follow standard test methods and techniques, inspects and tests product to ensure it meets customer and product specifications, and alerts production when standards are not met.

·         Monitor product tracking methods (i.e., UPC, date stamps, etc.).  Maintains customer samples.

·         Place questionable product on hold, organize re-work if necessary, and inspect returned product.

·         Prepare routine reports – including gathering and summarizing data

·         Inspect and test incoming supplies and raw materials

·         Assist in training of other production employees in quality assurance procedures and standards

·         May review overall SPC and data entry

·         Advise production personnel of quality problems & works together with Supervision to develop and implement corrective and preventive action plans.

·         Follow and participate in plant safe housekeeping guidelines designed to ensure a safe work environment.  Participates in the GMP and HACCP programs.

·         Perform additional duties assigned by Supervisor/Manager.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Previous quality assurance experience preferred.
• Ability to input and retrieve information on a computer.
• Basic understanding of equipment and processes. 
• Good communication and interpersonal skills using tact and diplomacy.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Basic mathematical skills and understanding of units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. 
• Ability to apply common sense and problem solve.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to:

• Frequently stand, walk, talk, and hear. 
• Occasionally sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and smell. 
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities include: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to:

• Frequently moving mechanical parts. 
• Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions; and vibration. 
• Noise level in the work environment is usually loud, and wearing hearing protection is required.