Quality Associate - Nights

Job Purpose Statement

Quality Associate I position is responsible to support the production processes to ensure only acceptable products are released for shipment or use. The production process supported can change as business demands change. A high attention to detail and ability to do repetitive tasks with precision is required.

• Inspect products for all defects using standard procedures and specifications.
• Make repairs to product to restore them to cosmetic standards.
• Perform routine checks or audits as assigned.
• Apply labels or identification as needed.
• Mark defects as required.
• Communicate any non-conformance to production and quality.
• Keep the workplace clean and orderly.
• Achieve inspection rates as assigned to maintain assigned targets.
• Interact with production associates to address any issues and prevent non-conformances.
• Handle product and organize as assigned.
• Mix production supplies as required to specified recipes.
• Interface with computer software and testing equipment to document information as needed.
• Complete calibration, diagnostic and repair work on machinery to maintain uptime or recover from downtime events.
• Perform other work as directed by supervision.

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 1 year in a manufacturing/distribution operation preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while meeting production and quality goals.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid forklift or equipment license as needed or required.
• Must read, write and communicate in English.

• Must be able to meet the ergonomic and physical base score for this position.
• Standing or walking up to 90% of the day.
• Lift/carry 25 lb constantly, up to 100 lb occasionally.
• Push/pull 50 lb constantly, up to 150 lb occasionally.
• Grasp 75 lb.
• Pinch 15 lb.
• Lift bulky objects.
• Any lifting over 70 lbs must be completed with assistance (i.e., mechanical or individual).
• Full range of motion required: cervical, shoulders, elbow, wrist, fingers, hands, torso twist, and feet.
• Ability to wear PPE as required.
• Working conditions may include moderate noise, moving mechanical parts, static shock, high temperatures, elevated work surfaces, odors, dust.