Purpose
Accountable for basic operation of the site’s quality assurance and control program including but not limited to: assisting and supporting all safety, environmental and quality regulations, product testing and adherence to standards, targets and recipes, maintain relevant equipment and calibrations, and decision-making through basic statistical understanding.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform all work in accordance with safety rules and regulations and participate in facility health & safety activities as assigned
- Use descriptive statistics to identify non-conforming material to site referenced standards and targets
- Ensure all relevant quality requirements are consistently met according to the QA manual and plant SOPs
- Ensure that non-conforming product is appropriately quarantined, identified and segregated according to standard procedures
- Ensure the communication of non-conformance is clear and concise to required parties.
- Disposition basic non-conforming product as allowed by site Technical Manager.
- Record testing and inspection results by inputting into appropriate database or spreadsheets while identifying and responding to test results outside of product standards and targets
- Verify that all product packaging and appearance standards meet site and client expectations.
- Generate and analyze reports and charts
- Monitor and document process parameter changes as assigned
- Communicate test results and observations to operations and management to maintain process and product conformance
- Monitor and record consumption and inventory of raw materials (wax, resin, etc.).
- Verify quality of raw materials as required
- Support preventive and unscheduled maintenance tasks.
- Assist in process and product tests/trials.
- Be pro-active in identifying and performing other tasks to maintain and improve safety, quality and environmental performance
- Demonstrate adherence to process and product SOPs, JSAs, check sheets and other QMS documentation
- Provide support to team members when a quality issue arises
- Demonstrate drive and willingness to advance to higher levels of responsibility
- Perform in a relief capacity for production coordinator
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Models company core values
- Other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
- Associate’s Degree and two years of experience in laboratory work, quality control, or general manufacturing; or an equivalent combination of training, education, and experience
- Knowledge of and ability to follow all quality and process standards
- Demonstrated ability to operate a computer and supporting software, to include spreadsheet and statistical packages
- Working knowledge of manufacturing equipment and production processes
- Demonstrated ability to operate sample preparation and testing equipment
- Knowledge of inventory management
- Excellent verbal and written communication as well as interpersonal skills
- Proficient math skills and statistical knowledge, including concepts
- Demonstrated ability to operate a variety of material handling equipment (both hand tools and electrical/motorized equipment)
- Ability to climb stairs and lift up to 50 pounds
- Demonstrated ability to work while wearing a respirator and/or other safety clothing or equipment
Preferred Qualifications
- Associate degree in Forest Products, Engineering, Wood Science or related scientific field preferred
- Three (3) years plywood, composite or engineered wood manufacturing experience
