What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recycle Quality Assurance Operator position at PETOSKEY PLASTICS?
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The Recycle Quality Assurance Operator will be responsible for inspecting and grading scrap bales of material, conducting resin checks, spot-checking process control documents, evaluating the quality of purchased materials from suppliers, and ensuring the Recycle Department adheres to Quality Management System (QMS)
Responsibilities
- Assess the quality of scrap bales of material to ensure they meet company standards
- Perform regular resin checks to verify material composition and quality
- Conduct test on pellets to ensure they meet quality specifications
- Review and verify process control documents to ensure compliance with established procedures
- Perform spot checks on production lines to ensure blend accuracy
- Evaluate the quality of materials purchased from suppliers and provide feedback to ensure they meet company specifications
- Track supplier performance and fallout rates to identify areas for improvement
- Ensure the recycling department adheres to the Quality Management System (QMS) by monitoring processes and implementing necessary improvements
- Accurately document inspection results and maintain detailed records of quality control activities
- Work closely with production and procurement teams to address quality issues and implement corrective actions
- Perform additional duties as assigned by management
Education
- High School Diploma or GED; additional technical training or certification in quality control or a related field is a plus
Experience
- Previous experience in quality control, preferably in a recycling or manufacturing environment
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
- Strong attention to detail and analytical skills
- Ability to read and interpret technical documents and specifications
- Good communication and teamwork skills
- Proficiency in using quality control tools and software
Essential Functions
- Regular and Reliable Attendance
- Reading
- Writing
- Visual Acuity
- Ascend/Descend Stairways and Platforms with Heights of up to 50 feet
- Standing for 12 hours
- Walking
- Bending
- Twisting
- Reaching
- Pushing
- Pulling
- Lifting/Carrying up to 30 pounds (higher weights require a two-person lift)
- Concentration