TQC Inspector

Wage: $21.00 per hour

Core business hours: 5:00 am - 1:30 pm, (flexibility to work overtime when required)

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Ins. AD&D, Sup. Life, Vacation, Sick (6), 401K, Holidays (12)

Has a basic working knowledge of product inspection processes and procedures. Performs general visual and functional inspection on finished product and packaging and conducts product tests and evaluations.  Performs data entry of inspection results and is capable of completing duties with minimal supervision. 

Essential Duties:

• Responsible for specific visual and functional inspection responsibilities checking incoming shipments of finished goods from the global network of suppliers.
• Accountable for accurate diagnosis, inspection, and analysis to facilitate disposition of acceptable and/or failed inspection items, and the reporting, documenting and performing data input of results.
• Performs receiving inspection of finished goods, evaluation on rejected products, verification on customer returns, and warehouse rotational inspection using Oracle MRP system, Advance Shipment Notice, Lot Identification, etc.
• Maintains documentation of all inspections and tests, reports problems or discrepancies to immediate supervisor. 
• Follows Mil Standard 105E or designated sampling plan dependent on specific assignment to conduct random sampling of finished product 
• Conducts random sampling in accordance with standard process and procedures. 
• Verifies correct packaging, appropriate seals (AP, CL, etc.), Bar Code on packaging and product.
• Perform general visual and functional verification inspections and tests using calibrated measuring devices and equipment.
• Inputs all results into Monthly Overseas Inspection database and issues Non-compliance (NCR) reports as applicable.
• Document nonconforming results on NCR reports and identify each pallet of product as unacceptable for use.
• Document customer complaints and complete evaluation of questionable returns.
• Document and apply product disposition per pallet and notify related departments for product disposition.
• Performs lead/heavy metal testing and phthalate testing on XRF Analyzer and Infrared Scanning systems. 
• Performs trend analysis with applicable TQC tools (PDCA/7 Quality tools) on product variation and or supplier performance.
• Utilizes processing support systems and devices to record receipt and completion of product inspected. 
• Maintains retention samples for timed evaluations of product life or consumer complaint analysis.
• Promotes zero waste initiative by requesting BR single items for inspection, when possible.  
• Adheres to recycle procedures, environmental laws, regulations, and Company requirements.
• Participates in preparing for environmental accidents and emergencies and follows approved plans when incidents occur.
• Trains new personnel as requested.
• Attendance and punctuality are an essential job duty

CONTACTS:

• Internal: Department employees and manager
• External: Supports receipt and disbursement of product for sorting with outside vendor support.

 Education and/or Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED
• 2 years’ experience or previous experience exhibiting skills and ability to facilitate tasks required to fulfill duties.

Knowledge, Skills and General Abilities:

• General to advanced product inspection and test procedures
• General to advanced knowledge of quality assurance principles and processes
• Standard test equipment, Calipers, Micrometers, Force Gauges, Pin Gauges, XRF, IR, Torque Analyzer and Microscope.
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem solving abilities.
• Attention to detail.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: N/A
Other Special Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to interact professionally with all levels of personnel.
• Proficient in Microsoft software including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Experience in Lean Six Sigma would be a plus.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

• Periodic Walking
• Must be flexible to work overtime
• Frequent Standing
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to use RF unit and operate a computer keyboard.
• Infrequent Pulling/Pushing up to 1500lbs using a manual or electric pallet jack.
• Prolonged visual acuity is necessary to view VDT.
• Infrequent lifting up to 50lbs up to 20x in a 8 hr. shift •

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Warehouse and Inspection Lab 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  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. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Drug Free Workplace.