Quality Associate I - Days - $22 - $25.08

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. 

Education, Experience and Skills Required:  

• 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 

Ergonomic & Physical Requirements: 

• 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 

Salary : $22