QA Tech I- Statesboro, GA.
About The Position
The Quality Assurance Technician troubleshoots quality issues through visual inspections and testing using precision instruments and equipment. The role supports product compliance with WL Plastics’ Quality Program Manual, industry standards, and customer specifications. It combines hands-on technical analysis with administrative tasks, with time spent in office, production-floor, and laboratory areas; most of the time may be spent on the production floor. The position reports to the QA Manager at the manufacturing facility. The company provides training in safety, laboratory equipment operation, quality procedures, quality tool operation, and quality requirements. Travel is not usually required. WL Plastics has a promote-from-within philosophy. Safety is emphasized, and employees are expected to uphold safety policies, procedures, and housekeeping standards.
Requirements
- Preferred candidates will have a high school diploma or equivalent, or 1–2 years of relevant experience.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to work safely in a production environment and physically perform job-related tasks and duties.
- Must be a U.S. citizen or a non-U.S. citizen with legal status to reside and work in the U.S. for reasons other than practical training.
- Good organizational skills, including the ability to determine priorities, manage time, and multitask.
- Basic computer skills, including MS Windows, MS Excel, MS Word, and Outlook.
- Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job.
- Accountability for understanding and putting into practice the SHE Principles.
- Ability to work flexible hours and weekends.
- Ability to lift objects up to 50 lbs and stand and walk 8–12 hours per day.
- Ability to wear required PPE, including a hard hat, safety glasses, and steel-toe footwear meeting ASTM F-2413-2005 standards.
- Ability to work in varying temperatures and inclement weather during shifts, excluding breaks.
- Ability to perform the described physical activities, including walking, sitting, climbing, stooping, bending, kneeling, balancing, crouching, crawling, reaching, and handling or feeling objects, tools, and controls.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- 1–2 years of relevant experience.
Responsibilities
- Conduct tests on products and product samples in the lab or facility to determine compliance with the Quality Program Manual, industry standards, and customer specifications.
- Evaluate test results and determine product conformance or non-conformance.
- Maintain records of quality tests, production, and product conformance.
- Prepare and forward quality equipment certifications.
- Maintain laboratory and quality equipment certifications.
- Perform other duties assigned by the Quality Manager.
- Work closely with production supervisors, production personnel, the plant manager, and other personnel as required.
- Adhere to the Quality Policy, ISO 9001 procedural requirements, and safety policies, procedures, and housekeeping standards.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid holidays
- Vacation
- Matching 401(k)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
