Quality Clerk

budnick converting, inc., headquartered in columbia, il (in the st. Louis, mo metropolitan area), is a privately held and female owned corporation. Budnick’s primary focus is specialty converting of adhesive coated tapes and foams. Budnick remains on the leading edge of adhesive tape converting technology; currently utilizing over 70 die-cutting, slitting, laminating, printing, label making and spooling machines to convert materials into labor saving customized parts.

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assists the quality system specialist in all phases of the quality control program including development and implementation.

must be able to remain in stationary sitting position for 75% of the time. Must be able to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc., constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine and computer printer. This position requires frequent communication with customers and other employees; must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.

• assist quality department in updating work instructions & shipping routing guides
• request, create and/or file quality certificates of conformance, corrective action reports and other quality documents.
• log quality internal findings.
• file all invoice/traveler copies in a timely manner. Keep filing cabinets in order.
• assist in maintaining company’s certification to the iso 9001 standard.
• assist in maintaining the customer feedback system. Responsible for customer returns, evaluating product, working with department managers on establishing root cause analysis and corrective actions. Responsible for documenting & analyzing all customer feedback and corrective action.
• assist in maintaining the internal audit program. Conduct follow-up on internal audits, report corrective actions and root causes and conduct audits.
• perform/assist in performing vendor returns and generating all paperwork related to vendor returns including: internal non-conformances, reporting information to vendors, requesting return authorization, requesting and maintaining supplier corrective action reports and requesting credits.
• perform inspections of returned materials to verify compliance to material specifications.
• assist in creating, implementing and managing quality work instruction files, updating when required by corrective actions or production.
• responsible for assisting in identifying areas for process improvements throughout the company.
• maintain/assist in maintaining document and data control of all qms documents.
• perform duties safely and maintain high level of safety awareness.

• assist in the development of long-term company strategies & help implement the plan(s) developed.
• alert manager to conditions that create delays or affect quality of production work in a timely manner, assisting in adjustments and changes needed to meet established deadlines.
• follow operation standards and all department policies and company directives and assist with other projects and tasks as required by management.

skills: excellent interpersonal and communications skills required. Good organizational and problem-solving skills are a must. Should have a working competency with all office equipment. Filing skills required. Strong computer skills required – must have intermediate level of microsoft word and excel skills.

ability: conduct business in a professional, positive and courteous manner. Listen effectively, respond clearly, write legible and read a variety of written orders/instructions. Work cooperatively with a variety of individuals. Adapt to interruptions, changes, emergencies, repetition and pressure without losing effectiveness and composure.

education: high school diploma or equivalent. Course work related to general business or industry specific topics helpful.

experience: previous office experience helpful.

8:00am – 4:30pm (in-office position)

non-exempt hourly

quality systems manager

starting at $18 - $21/hr depending on…