Receiving Clerk 1st Shift

Position Summary:

The Receiving Inspector is responsible for the inspection and monitoring of all production materials used at Resistoflex – while maintaining a constant flow from receiving dock to warehouse stock. The Receiving Inspector will utilize various inspection gauges to assess the conformity of a part to its drawing/blueprint. In addition to the incoming inspection responsibilities, they will also help the RAN Team validate incoming returns/failures, and assign corrective actions as needed. The Receiving Inspector will also assist the Quality Manager by performing Quality Audits, Continuous Improvement activities (JDIs/Kaizens/Projects), and advanced problem solving when issues arise on the production floor.

Principle Duties (includes, but is not limited to):

• Pull the appropriate blueprint and inspection sheet to check incoming products with measuring instruments for verification of blueprint compliance.
• In accordance with the receiving inspection procedures, test procedures may be performed in receiving inspection or assigned to the test lab on incoming products.
• Operate the Rockwell Hardness Tester to evaluate the hardness of the hardened and soft steel according to the receiving inspection procedures on all incoming products.
• Keep quality supervision, supply chain, and manufacturing management informed with quality problems on all products.
• Perform the first piece inspection on some in house products according to manufacturing inspection procedures.
• Perform First Article Inspection on new production supplies to qualify suppliers.
• Perform Positive Material Identification (PMI) using the Alloy Analyzer on incoming materials as required by the procedure and customer orders as required.
• Maintain Low-Cost Country (LCC) schedule by pulling appropriate products from inventory, request requisition for external test lab testing and notification to supply chain / suppliers of results.
• Perform in house random audits of manufacturing quality procedures and the quality of products in finished goods.
• Process products that do not meet the inspection requirements according to the receiving inspection procedures (i.e., contact supplier for disposition and completed Debit Memo).
• Place the appropriate paperwork with products that pass inspection and move them to the stock staging area.
• Assists Quality Assurance Manager with third party inspections and audits.
• Assists manufacturing in resolving technical problems by interpreting standards and procedures.
• Evaluates, reports, and assigns corrective action as necessary on returned materials from customers.
• Requires lifting to 50 lbs.

Essential Qualifications / Experience:

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Blueprint reading skills to interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Ability to read measuring instruments not limited to, but including tape measure, O.D. tape measure, micrometers, calipers, Alloy Analyzer, Rockwell hardness tester, optical comparator, ultra sonic tester, and a protractor.
• Ability to perform material handling functions using hand trucks, carts and forklifts within the work area and the plant.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and accomplish goals based on experience and judgment.
• Must be flexible to work overtime and weekends on occasion if needed.
• Must be able to lift parts weighing up to 50 lbs without assistance, any parts weighing over 50lbs requires a team lift.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal staff and outside professionals.
• Proficient in the use of Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

Preferred Qualifications/Experience

• Exposure to lean manufacturing, six sigma, and 5S practices.
• Use of statistical software (i.e., Minitab).
• Strong background in ISO 9001, IATF 16949, and other related quality standards is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to understand process & product specifications.
• Basic understanding of industrial assembly, fabrication, and machining processes.

This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work being performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Crane Company. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, general identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.