Process Quality Control Tech - West

A Process Quality Control Tech tests and inspects products at various stages of production process and compiles and evaluates statistical data to determine and maintain quality and reliability of products by grading product using procedures and specifications. Records and informs the appropriate personnel of the product quality being processed as required.

Job Description 

• Maintains safe work practices at all times and participates in safety programs. 
• This position requires the ability to perform a set of functions established for each of several work stations on a routine basis. 
• Responsibilities include collecting data and recording accurately on Quality Assurance forms (data input into computer) and reporting any irregularities of product exceeding established limits to the appropriate personnel in accordance with instructions of the Team Leader Quality.  
• Uses approved procedures to sample and evaluate product for the following attributes:  length; defects; color; texture; solids; packaging waste; case weights; case integrity; product temperatures; additive levels; uses approved procedures for upstream color and additive control; and performs weekend cleanup as required.  
• Selects products for tests at specified stages in production process, and tests products for variety of qualities such as dimensions, performance, mechanical, electrical, or chemical characteristics. 
• Records test data, applying statistical quality control procedures.  
• Evaluates data to validate or indicate deviations from existing standards.  
• Recommends modifications of existing quality or production standards to achieve optimum quality within limits of equipment capability.  
• Prepares graphs or charts of data or enters data into computer for analysis.  

Basic & Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of plant operations and experience working around equipment is preferred.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos in English. 
• 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 percentage. 
• Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Tools and equipment used are as follows:  high pressure hoses, shovels, squeegee, hammer, and hazardous chemicals.
• The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.