•  Inspects and tests products for quality defects in the manufacturing process and reports issues and concerns to various departments.
• Ensures all equipment, guards, and safety devices are in place at all times, and follows safe work procedures and safety rules.
• Performs continual quality control checks to ensure product is running within specifications.
• Audits various applications to product to ensure SOP specifications are met.
• Analyze spoilage, record causes, and take corrective actions where applicable.
• Monitors processes and reports all problems to supervision through interaction and required paperwork.
• Advise management and coach fellow co-workers on matters regarding quality issues.
• Follows all SOP requirements and intercedes or challenges proper personnel when defects are present in production runs.
• Notify supervisor of any incidences of recurring equipment malfunctions and correction action taken and of any poor quality material or supplies noted.
• Interacts and reports to/with the Quality Manager in creation and revisions of SOP’s (standard operating procedures) as changes and additions require.
• Keeps area safe, clean, and organized.
• This position will also help to provide training for equipment operation and reinforce all safety

Job Requirements

•  A high school diploma or equivalent with 3+ years of production experience, specifically in the areas of quality assurance or production control experience.
• An Associate’s Degree or equivalent is a benefit as well as any quality related training or certification.
• Experience with maintaining accurate records as well as experience with accurate measurement capability.
• Proven ability to effectively manage multiple projects/tasks at the same time.  
• Effective and proven communication skills (both written and verbal) working in a team environment.
• A strong knowledge of computer skills with a focus on the Microsoft Office package.
• Knowledge and work history of focusing on quality and safety in every aspect of the job.
• Must be able to work twelve (12) hour shifts, both day and evening.
• Must have the ability to lift up to fifty (25) pounds on occasion and regularly stand, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.  This position may also require climbing or balancing.