Quality Technician - 2nd shift

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We are seeking an experienced Distribution Quality Technician to join our leadership team in Atlanta, GA. The Quality Technician I provides the leadership necessary to establish and maintain quality levels of products through the entire value chain, driving an effective quality system. In this role, you are responsible for quality compliance of all functions and driving continuous improvement to support our receiving, value services (kitting and labeling), rework, and shipping operations.

The successful candidate will foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and open communication, and promote employee engagement with the team that enables the team to meet business objectives. This position reports directly to the Distribution Quality Manager. This position may require periodic weekend/evening work. This is a 2nd shift position and the hours are 2:30-11:00p EST.

• Benefits kick in on DAY ONE for you and your family, including health insurance and holistic wellness programs that include generous incentives –
  WE DARE TO CARE
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• Family building benefits include fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy assistance.
• 401K match up to 6%, plus an additional 2% core contribution = up to 8% company contribution.
• Paid time off
  , including in support of volunteer and parental leave needs.
• Educational and training opportunities through company programs along with tuition assistance and student debt support
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• This position has been designated as On-Site
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• This role has been designated by the Company as Safety Sensitive.

• Safely operates PIV equipment (forklifts, clamp trucks, reach trucks, and order pickers) to load, unload, sort, stack, and stage product.
• Drive continuous improvement toward defect‑free processes that create loyal customers and promote a learning culture with the team.
• Perform daily audits and quality checks for all areas in the Distribution Center throughout the shift per the documented audit sequence procedures.
• Report and follow up on repeat quality issues with responsible teams to help brainstorm process or design improvements.
• Participate in special projects to develop or improve quality policies, programs, or activities.
• Begin the communication process and initiate product quarantines in the event of repeat serious issues found during the audits and lead product quarantine reworks, as needed.
• Execute processes, including finished goods rework, re‑boxing, and scrap.
• Record results for technical reporting.
• Inspect raw materials, goods in process, and finished goods for proper appearance, packaging, and labels.
• Use a wide variety of industrial machinery or hand tools to make repairs to defects related to quality.
• Make suggestions for quality improvements and work with production and engineering teams.

• Must have demonstrated sense of responsibility, and accuracy in performance of past and present job assignments
• Dependability and attendance are significant factors in the requirements of the job
• Ability to read and understand specifications and instructions
• Demonstrated knowledge and skill level with software programs such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, ETQ and Oracle
• Annual skills update training, as needed
• Strong attention to detail
• Knowledge of driving continuous improvement

• Motivated self‑starter able to prioritize projects, accept responsibility, and follow through without close supervision.
• Excellent leadership and people management skills, with the ability to motivate and develop a high‑performing team.
• Highly articulate verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to effectively prioritize and balance multiple projects.
• Ability to research and analyze information and draw valid conclusions and recommendations.
• Desire to continually learn and expand the knowledge base and provide continuous education for their team.
• Knowledge of UL, CE, and transportation regulations is a plus.

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