Quality Inspector - 1st Shift

Position Purpose: The Quality Inspector I utilizes Quality Plans and Work Instructions to perform mechanical inspection and product performance testing on components, assemblies, and/or finished goods to ensure conformance to specification.

Demonstrates behavior consistent with the company’s values of Customer Satisfaction, Innovation, Family, and Social Responsibility.

Essential Job Functions/Tasks:

• Collects product samples and prepares them for inspection
• Inspects and tests materials, parts, finished goods, packaging and subassemblies
• Compares inspection results to specification requirements to ensure compliance.
• Notifies Supervisors about products or materials with potential problems.
• Enters data, maintains records, and routes reports using appropriate software.
• Communicates with internal customers to support improvements
• Counts or estimates quantities of materials, parts, and products.
• Compares product labels, tags, etc.to confirm accuracy
• Performs inventory transactions in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software, when applicable.
• Keeps the work area clean and orderly.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Minimum 1 year of experience in a fast-paced work environment.
• Verbal and written communication skills and the ability to comprehend work instructions.
• Knowledge of computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to enter data or process information.
• Knowledge of common measurement tools and machinery
• Ability to work within a team environment and demonstrate professional behavior
• Good problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to perform data entry, view electronic procedures, and complete training courses.
• Ability to use either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles)
• Ability to conduct tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
• Ability to accurately perform basic calculations.
• Basic knowledge of control charts preferred.
• Ability to stand, walk, or sit during the shift to perform essential job functions.
• Ability to navigate stairs to gain access to all levels of work areas.
• Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to work in a variety of positions (bending, kneeling, crouching) to gain access to areas on machines.
• Ability to repetitively grasp objects with both hands during the scheduled shift.