Quality Technician I

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