Quality Technician- 2nd Shift

Job ID: 16926

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Newell Brands is a leading consumer products company with a portfolio of iconic brands like Graco, Coleman, Oster, Rubbermaid, Sharpie and Yankee Candle - and 24,000 talented teammates around the world. Our culture is built on values in action: Integrity, Teamwork, Passion for Winning, Ownership, and Leadership. We work together to win, grow, and make a real impact-supported by a high-performing, inclusive, and collaborative environment where you can be your best, every day.

Primary Purpose of Position:

Responsible for duties related to assurance of quality production and adherence to standard specifications.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Establishes and implements test and control procedures.
• Performs periodic product quality test on product lines to ensure specification parameters are held.
• Assists in new product design or product improvements. Updates and implements product specifications.
• Provides Quality Assurance personnel with data needed to analyze process flow.
• Reviews quality control reports and charts. Initiates action when product quality fails to meet standards.
• Recommends changes in production regarding quality and productivity.
• Requires regular attendance to perform essential element as contained herein between the assigned start and end times for work.
• Performs such individual assignments as management may direct.
• Establishes and maintains effective work relationships within the department, the company, and the community; and maintains the professional competence, knowledge, and skill necessary for the satisfactory performance of all assigned responsibilities.
• Approves incoming materials by confirming specifications; conducting visual and measurement tests; rejecting and returning unacceptable materials.
• Audits finished products by confirming specifications; conducting visual and measurement tests; returning products for re-work; confirming re-work.
• Customer Quality

o Complaint system administration

o Complaint investigation/follow-up

o Documentation/data capture

o Coordinate analysis/action response (internal/customer)

o Trend/ chart/special reports

• Internal Product Audits

o System administration

o Audit finding investigation/follow-up

o Documentation/data capture

o Trend/ chart/special reports

• Quality System Audits

o Audit schedule/documentation

o Audit execution

o Audit analysis

o Special/critical launch audits

• Administration

o Daily Report of Production Quality

o Quality record maintenance

o Team/Plan event support

• Continual Improvement

o Maintain scorecard

o Coordination/training support

o Cost/benefit analysis

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Experience/Knowledge

Comprehensive knowledge of functions such as planning, organizing, coordinating and directing.

Three to five years of experience in production or assembly, and quality control. (Preferred but not mandatory)

Must be proficient in using MS Outlook and MS OFFICE software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:

An Associate degree in a requisite field preferred but not mandatory.

TECHNICAL ROLE COMPETENCIES:

Ability to work without direct supervision.

Interpersonal skills to work effectively with individuals both internally and externally to Jarden Home Brands.

The ability to analyze problems, make independent judgments to initiate corrective action or resolution and report results as required.

Ability to understand function of inspection system and to use precision measuring tools. Attention to detail and collection of data.

Ability to prioritize projects and the flexibility to deal with interruptions and reprioritize as needed.

Able to maintain composure under stressful situations.

Understanding of the mechanical workings of a variety of production machinery.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Normal office environment, time at computer, telephone, and various office machines.

A portion of each day is spent on the non-air-conditioned plant floor interacting with the hourly & salaried employees.

Ability to work overtime or occasionally on weekends with short notice.

Typical factory environment with concrete floors and moving equipment.

Newell Brands (NASDAQ: NWL) is a leading global consumer goods company with a strong portfolio of well-known brands, including Rubbermaid, Sharpie, Graco, Coleman, Rubbermaid Commercial Products, Yankee Candle, Paper Mate, FoodSaver, Dymo, EXPO, Elmer's, Oster, NUK, Spontex and Campingaz. We are focused on delighting consumers by lighting up everyday moments. Newell Brands and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers and comply with applicable employment laws. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled are encouraged to apply.