Job Description

Pay: $26.14 - $28.56/hr + $2.00/hr shift differential hours worked after 5:30pm

Location: Pen Argyl, PA

Shift: Monday 8am - 5:30pm, Tuesday - Friday 2pm-11:30pm

** Summary:**

Inspects and tests materials and products, for conformance to specifications by performing the duties described herein.

** Duties and Responsibilities:**

1. Inspect products using gauges and vision.
2. Select products for tests at specified stages in production process, and tests for variety of qualities such as dimensions, performance and mechanical characteristics.
3. Operates any diagnostic equipment needed to perform job.
4. Generate spreadsheets for data collection.
5. Test incoming raw materials.
6. Establishes and maintains a system to inspect all custom and standard finished goods.
7. Completes quality examinations by applying knowledge of proper company standards and applicable sampling criteria.
8. Inspects finished products by paying attention to height, shape, color and consistency with the use of comparison samples and visual inspections.
9. Communicates results of inspections and testing to the supervisor and production personnel daily.
10. Adheres to established policies and procedures paying special attention to safety regulations.
11. Wears personal protective equipment in accordance with training guidelines.
12. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

1. High School diploma or general education degree (GED); or 3 years of experience in Quality Control function in manufacturing environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
2. Computer literacy, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP system
3. Ability to perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment to assure delivery requirements.
4. Clear communication (oral and written) skills.
5. Ability to keep accurate records.
6. Ability to follow documented procedures and standards.
7. Excellent time-management skills with the ability to work independently with little supervision.

** Language Ability:**

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

** Math Skills:**

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 percent and to read and interpret metal rules.

** Reasoning Ability:**

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Additional Information

** Work Environment:**

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather); fumes or airborne particles; extreme cold (non-weather); extreme heat (non-weather) and risk of electrical shock.

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

** Physical Requirements: **

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee must frequently transport and move items up to 80 pounds and occasionally up to 80 pounds. Must be able to closely inspect materials and products. Employee must be able to identify color blends, variances, non-conforming color blends with up to three different colors on each product. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to remain stationary or move throughout the workstations; also includes the ability to ascend and descend steps and ladders; and position self in tight spaces. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms, talk or hear.

Other duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.