Quality Technician / Quality Inspector

Full-Time | 2nd Shift | On-site

Job Summary

The Quality Technician supports the Quality Department by ensuring products and processes meet internal standards and customer expectations. This role performs audits, inspections, and documentation activities to maintain compliance with quality management systems and promote continuous improvement.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform receiving and dock audits on finished goods and raw materials based on quality concerns or routine sampling.

• Conduct process audits within the organization as requested.

• Ensure FIFO and 5S procedures are followed throughout the department.

• Perform in-process inspections to verify correct dimensions, material tolerances, and overall product quality.

• Sort nonconforming products and report results to the Quality team.

• Track daily scrap and submit reports to Quality leadership.

• Recommend and help train temporary staff for sorting tasks as needed.

• Immediately report any nonconformance issues.

• Document and submit discrepancies to Quality leadership.

• Assist with preparation, packaging, and labeling of trial shipments.

• Contribute to internal and external audits as needed.

• Perform all inspections and audits according to established procedures.

Qualifications

Minimum Education & Experience

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.

• 12 years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to operate hand jacks, scales, and measuring equipment.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently.

• Effective communication and problem-solving skills.

Computer Skills

• Proficiency in Office 365 or similar software.

• Experience with RF scanners.

• Familiarity with ERP systems (JDE preferred).

Certificates / Licenses

• Valid drivers license.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Frequent standing, walking, reaching, and use of hands.

• Occasional sitting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.

• Ability to lift and move up to 25 lbs regularly.

• Exposure to moving mechanical parts; moderate noise level.

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

• Must work on-site 100% of the time.

Schedule

• 2nd shift position.

• Overtime may be required based on production needs.