Quality Tech I

SUMMARY

Conducts functions to inspect, test, assess and record product quality.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.  Other duties may be assigned.

1. Following standard methods and techniques, inspects and tests product to ensure it meets customer and product specifications, and alert production when standards are not met

1. Monitors product tracking methods (i.e. UPC, date stamps, etc.). Maintains customer samples.

1. Puts questionable product on hold, organize re-work if necessary, and inspect returned product.

1. Prepares printing supplies for production per work orders and schedule

1. Prepares routine reports – including gathering and summarizing data

1. Inspects and tests incoming supplies and raw materials

1. Assists in training of other production employees in quality assurance procedures and standards

1. May review overall SPC and data entry, may proof new printing plates, and may track and/or maintain label and ink inventory and generate requisition for appropriate approval

1. Knowledgeable of proper packaging specifications and acceptable quality for any given product

1. Completes a minimum of 4 rounds, per shift, to check quality on the floor

1. Follows and participates in plant safe housekeeping guidelines designed to ensure a safe work environment. Participates in the GMP and HACCP programs.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Previous quality assurance experience or achievement of the Production Tech B classification.

Ability to input and retrieve information on a computer. Basic understanding of equipment and processes.  Good communication and interpersonal skills using tact and diplomacy. Strong attention to detail.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.  Ability to write simple correspondence.  Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.  Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uncomplicated written or oral instructions.  Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

None

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, talk, and hear.  The employee is occasionally required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and smell.  The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts.  The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions; and vibration.  The noise level in the work environment is usually loud, and wearing hearing protection is required.