Job Details

Job Purpose Statement:

Quality Associate I position is responsible to support the production processes to ensure only acceptable products are released for shipment or use. The production process supported can change as business demands change. A high attention to detail and ability to do repetitive tasks with precision is required.

Summary of Responsibility:

• Inspect products for all defects using standard procedures and specifications.

• Make repairs to product to restore them to cosmetic standards.

• Perform routine checks or audits as assigned.

• Apply labels or identification as needed.

• Mark Defects as required.

• Communicate any non-conformance to production and quality.

• Keep the workplace clean and orderly.

• Achieve inspection rates as assigned to maintain assigned targets.

• Interact with production associates to address any issues and prevent non-conformances

• Handle product and organize as assigned.

• Mix production supplies as required to specified recipes.

• Interface with computer software and testing equipment to document information as needed.

• Complete calibration, diagnostic and repair work on machinery to maintain uptime or recover from any downtime events.

• Perform other work as directed by Supervision.

• High School diploma or GED required

• Minimum of 1 year in a manufacturing/distribution operation preferred

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while meeting production and quality goals

• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid forklift or equipment license as needed or required

• Must read, write and communicate in English

• Must be able to meet the Ergonomic as well as the Physical Base Score for this position.

• Standing or Walking up to 90% of the day

• Lift / Carry 25lb constantly, up to 100lb occasionally

• Push / Pull 50lb constantly, up to 150lb occasionally

• Grasp 75lb

• Pinch 15lb

• Lift bulky objects

• Any lifting over 70 lbs. must be completed with assistance i.e. mechanical or individual.

• Full range of motion required: Cervical, Shoulders, Elbow, Wrist, Fingers, Hands, Truck Twist, and Feet.

• Ability to wear PPE as required

• Working Conditions may include: moderate noise, moving mechanical parts, static shock, high temperatures. Elevated work surfaces, odors, dust