Quality Technician

Position: Quality Technician I
Location: Dillard

Purpose

Accountable for basic operation of the site's quality assurance and control program including but not limited to: assisting and supporting all safety, environmental and quality regulations, product testing and adherence to standards, targets and recipes, maintain relevant equipment and calibrations, and decision-making through basic statistical understanding.

Key Responsibilities

* Perform all work in accordance with safety rules and regulations and participate in facility health & safety activities as assigned

* Use descriptive statistics to identify non-conforming material to site referenced standards and targets

* Ensure all relevant quality requirements are consistently met according to the QA manual and plant SOPs

* Ensure that non-conforming product is appropriately quarantined, identified and segregated according to standard procedures

* Ensure the communication of non-conformance is clear and concise to required parties.

* Disposition basic non-conforming product as allowed by site Technical Manager.

* Record testing and inspection results by inputting into appropriate database or spreadsheets while identifying and responding to test results outside of product standards and targets

* Verify that all product packaging and appearance standards meet site and client expectations.

* Generate and analyze reports and charts

* Monitor and document process parameter changes as assigned

* Communicate test results and observations to operations and management to maintain process and product conformance

* Monitor and record consumption and inventory of raw materials (wax, resin, etc.).

* Verify quality of raw materials as required

* Support preventive and unscheduled maintenance tasks.

* Assist in process and product tests/trials.

* Be pro-active in identifying and performing other tasks to maintain and improve safety, quality and environmental performance

* Demonstrate adherence to process and product SOPs, JSAs, check sheets and other QMS documentation

* Provide support to team members when a quality issue arises

* Demonstrate drive and willingness to advance to higher levels of responsibility

* Perform in a relief capacity for production coordinator

* Perform other duties as assigned

* Models company core values

* Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

* Associate's Degree and two years of experience in laboratory work, quality control, or general manufacturing; or an equivalent combination of training, education, and experience

* Knowledge of and ability to follow all quality and process standards

* Demonstrated ability to operate a computer and supporting software, to include spreadsheet and statistical packages

* Working knowledge of manufacturing equipment and production processes

* Demonstrated ability to operate sample preparation and testing equipment

* Knowledge of inventory management

* Excellent verbal and written communication as well as interpersonal skills

* Proficient math skills and statistical knowledge, including concepts

* Demonstrated ability to operate a variety of material handling equipment (both hand tools and electrical/motorized equipment)

* Ability to climb stairs and lift up to 50 pounds

* Demonstrated ability to work while wearing a respirator and/or other safety clothing or equipment

Preferred Qualifications

* Associate degree in Forest Products, Engineering, Wood Science or related scientific field preferred

* Three (3) years plywood, composite, or engineered wood manufacturing experience