Quality Assurance Technician

QUALITY TECHNICIAN

EFP, LLC, La Vergne, TN

1^st Shift:  6:30 am to 3:00 pm

Starting at $22 - $25 / hour

JOB SUMMARY

Reporting to the Director of Quality, the Quality Technician is responsible for supporting and maintaining product quality throughout the manufacturing process to ensure that all materials, components, and finished products meet established customer specifications, engineering and design requirements, internal quality standards, and applicable regulatory and quality system requirements. This position performs a variety of quality assurance and quality control activities, including incoming and outgoing inspections, in-process inspections, first-piece approvals, dock audits, material disposition support, and the identification and documentation of nonconforming materials and products.

DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Shipping / receiving inspection
• Assist with PPAP process
• Dock audits
• Sort damaged material and repack if necessary
• Track scrap from area
• Maintain MRB area
• Perform ISO9001 audits
• Assist with production as needed
• Maintain 5S activities
• Performs other duties assigned
• Reports to Director of Quality
• Assist in creating Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s)
• Conduct first piece approval audits
• All other duties as assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent
• Strong knowledge of PPAP for manufacturing processes
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office
• Must be able to read a ruler, tape measure and other measuring devices
• Ability to effectively communicate in English (Read, write and speak)
• Two years of prior quality control experience preferred
• ISO9001 certified auditor (preferred)
• Detail oriented/organized

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to stand or walk for extended periods of time
• Occasional squatting, kneeling, bending and stooping
• Lifting, carrying, pulling and pushing up to 40lbs

COMPANY OVERVIEW

An industry leader in providing practical solutions to foam molding and fabrication, EFP has a diversified product offering and serves the pharmaceutical, biotech, medical, automotive, recreational vehicle, appliance, plumbing, consumer goods, and building and construction industries. The company is headquartered in Elkhart, Indiana and has manufacturing locations in Elkhart, Indiana, Evansville, Indiana, Decatur, Alabama, La Vergne, Tennessee, Casa Grande, Arizona, and Bishopville, South Carolina.

EFP can design, mold, fabricate and provide fulfillment capabilities, kitting, assembly, custom systems, and inventory management. La Vergne is also home to the company’s Temperature Solutions Center of Excellence.

For more than 30 years, EFP LLC has been owned by J.B. Poindexter & Co., Inc., a privately held, diversified manufacturing company with operating subsidiaries throughout North America. In addition to expanded foam products, these companies produce commercial van bodies, step vans, funeral coaches, limousines, pick-up truck bed enclosures and tonneau covers, and precision machined components. The size and strength of the Poindexter companies provide EFP with leadership and resources to stay on the leading edge in today’s marketplace. Because of this, EFP can provide our customers with groundbreaking packaging and component solutions.

For more information about our company, access EFP's web site at www.efppackaging.com.

EFP offers a competitive wage and comprehensive benefits. EFP’s benefits package includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life, STD, LTD, FSA, HSA, 401(k) Plan with company contributions and others.  We celebrate 10 paid holidays each year (starting day one) and our Team Member's enjoy accrued PTO in addition to their vacation time.

EFP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Salary : $22 - $25