Quality Auditor

JOB DESCRIPTION Quality Inspector REPORTS TO: Quality Supervisor FLSA STATUS: Hourly KEY JOB REQUIREMENTS: Follow all plant policies and procedures including Good Manufacturing Practices and safety rules and precautions. Perform quality checks on all lines three times per shift, and as needed. Possess a well-rounded knowledge of quality of all products. Responsible for First Piece Approvals (FPA) and supplying the machine with the proper inspection material, i.e. Product Data Cards. Perform special product testing as needed. Able to operate the INSTRON machine for compression testing on all applicable finished products. Perform ash testing on foam sheet extrusion samples using the furnace. Perform moisture testing of APET material using the KF Titrator. Perform checks on measurement devices including gram scales and the seal-line metal detector. Responsible for receiving inspection of incoming poly supplies. Test applicable products for leaks, lid-fit, and strength at the prescribed frequency. Thoroughly and accurately complete all required paperwork and documentation. Able to use and read measurement devices such as gram scale, dial indicator, micrometer and calipers. Housekeeping – keep work area clean and organized, complete the Lab Housekeeping worksheet each shift. Complete any job duty given within reason, assigned by the Quality Manager. Requirements REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS: High school diploma or GED required. A minimum of one (1) year quality control experience in a manufacturing setting is preferred but not required. Prospective employees must have good math, reading, and writing skills. COMPETENCIES: Perform job duties safely and possess a good knowledge of safety precautions. Must possess good communication skills – be clear, decisive, and supportive. Must possess good documentation skills – be neat, descriptive, and concise. Be a team player. Be able to work overtime if required with little or no notice, i.e. cover the opposite shift for vacation or sick time. Maintain a good attendance record. Be computer literate at least a minimal-to-moderate level in order to input data and run programs. Must have a moderate knowledge of control charts. Must have good math, reading, and writing skills. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work requires moderate physical effort and the use of motor skills requiring manual dexterity. While performing duties of this job, an employee will regularly sit, stand, walk, kneel and crouch. Employees must be able to climb stairs. Employees must be able to lift up to 50 pounds. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Employees will work in a manufacturing/warehouse/laboratory setting and may encounter drastic temperature changes from hot to cold. An employee performing the duties of this job is required to use proper safety precautions to eliminate any potential hazards. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and requires the use of hearing protection

Salary : $65,000 - $111,000