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Our company culture is built upon YKK’s philosophy called the CYCLE OF GOODNESS™. We believe that providing value and being fair to our customers and our employees is what makes us a successful company in return. Guided by our core values and fundamental behaviors, we strive to foster a caring company, committed employees and challenging work that benefits our employees, customers, and communities.

We offer competitive compensation packages, training and advancement opportunities. YKK AP America provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package designed to provide the security they need to enjoy life at home and  providing a high level of benefit coverage at a reasonable cost to the employee, we hope to foster a long and productive employment relationship.

The purpose of this position is to be responsible for quality routines, activities and assignment of work. Reviews and audits manufactured units to assure product meets quality standards. Audits, inspects, and reviews in-process measurement records for product acceptance levels required to meet customer acceptance.

• Identifies non-conforming material and reports to Quality Manager any concerns.
• Interfaces with Functional Group supervisors and employees on QA concerns, issues or product non conformance as required.
• Communicates significant issues or developments identified to Quality Manager during quality assurance activities and provides recommended process improvements for review.
• Initiates Corrective Actions and Improvement activities required to reduce failure levels.
• Recommends revisions to quality assurance specifications based on quality record variances to Quality Manager.
• Other duties may be assigned as required.

• High School Diploma or GED plus 6 months to 1 year of experience and/or training in related area required.
• Ability to understand fundamental mathematical concepts.
• Ability to read, interpret, and respond.
• Be vigilant about safety
• Quality - conscious, oriented to excellence

• Frequently required to stand, walk, bend, reach, and lift during the shift
• Must be able to lift, push and pull up to 50 pounds regularly
• Must work effectively in a manufacturing and warehouse environment with varying temperatures and noise levels.
• Must be able to wear all required personal protective equiment(PPE) and comply with safety policies.

The work environment characteristics described are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this position. Individuals are required to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) at designated times and in specified environments in accordance with established safety program requirements. The noise level in the work environment is typically moderate. While performing job duties, individuals may occasionally be exposed to moving mechanical parts.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature of the job and the responsibilities to be performed. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position. Additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned as needed. YKK AP America Inc. reserves the right to add or remove duties or otherwise modify this job description at any time in its sole discretion.

Employment with YKK AP America Inc. is at-will. Nothing in this job description is intended to create a contract of employment, guarantee employment for any definite period of time, or otherwise modify the at-will nature of employment with the Company. The essential functions of this position are set forth in the above job description and may be subject to reasonable accommodation in accordance with applicable law.

To qualify for this position, an employee or applicant must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. YKK AP America Inc. The Company prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

At YKK AP America Inc., pay is only part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. The hourly pay range for this position ranges from $18.27 to $20.75, depending on…