Quality Assurance Tech - Distribution

Position Details

Title:

QA Technician I
- Distribution

Department:
Quality

Reports to:

Manager, Quality

Location:

Northlake, Texas

Job Classification:
Onsite

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

The primary function of this position is to conduct daily quality audits, including workmanship, sizing, packaging and labeling along with auditing product for all quality related concerns. Communicate all audit findings to appropriate personnel and may also perform audits in other departments or facilities as needed. This position requires product quality knowledge, as well as various Quality and Warehouse Management software education.

• Perform Product Verification audits according to the scheduled work plan
• Coordinate and troubleshoot diverted cases to the Quality area to ensure accuracy
• Gather, organize, and report audit results through Quality software or forms in a timely manner and ensure distribution to the appropriate Quality personnel
• Continuous education, understanding, and adherence to all Carhartt Quality procedures
• Coordinate, prioritize, troubleshoot and perform other DC Product audits, utilizing the material tech pack and skill sets obtained while adhering to all established Quality procedures
• Ability to access, understand, print, and adhere to PLM tech packs, smart sheet data entries, extraction from WMI, and other DC related Microsoft Software programs
• Assist with Product audits at other Carhartt facilities, when applicable
• Perform inbound case counts of received stock and outbound orders for accuracy
• Communicate audit findings and errors to associates for immediate resolution, to ensure order accuracies and on time shipments
• Ensure each job performed is within set procedural quality standards and conforms to all requirements of internal and external customers
• Assist in establishing safety, 5S and preventative guidelines in assigned areas

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required

• Product Quality or Auditing experience or equivalent, preferred
• Garment manufacturing experience, preferred
• Customer service experience or equivalent, preferred
• Knowledge of inbound and outbound distribution processes, preferred
• Intermediate computer experience, required (Microsoft Office, Excel and other job related software programs)
• Ability to work with precise tolerances and standards, required
• Attention to detail, required
• Excellent written and oral communication, required
• Warehouse and distribution center experience, preferred

• Strength:
  Sedentary – occasionally, light – frequently, Medium – Occasionally
• Movement:
  Climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, handling, finger dexterity
• Vision:
  Color Vision (Ability to identify and distinguish colors)
• Equipment Used:
  Office Equipment (Computer, Copier, Hand Scanners and etc.)
• Hazards:
  Proximity (Moving or Mechanical Parts)
• This position has an On-Site location:
  Associate will work on-site for all work-related activities.
• Carhartt is a tobacco free workplace.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.