QA Tech VBC - (NS)

Simmons Foods•Van Buren, AR

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Tests and conducts routine and non-routine analysis of raw materials, in-process, and finished product, using a variety of testing devices and procedures to maintain product quality. Assists in implementing a total quality management program and/or trains others on total quality management. Participates as a member of the Team, fostering strong cohesiveness and working collaboratively to achieve synergy within the organization. Familiar with Simmons' established operating systems and understands the responsibility to maintain familiarity and support these systems, including communicating concerns and improvement ideas. Performs other duties as necessary in support of business objectives.

Requirements

Must have a high school diploma or equivalent
Must be able to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
Must be able to pass company issued Quality Assurance test.

Responsibilities

Tests and inspects products at various stages of production process and compiles and evaluates statistical data to determine and maintain quality and reliability of products.
Performs analytical tests on samples, using instrumentation and equipment and performs calculations to measure factors.
Tests product to verify factors.
Collects and records results of sampling and testing to maintain record of product quality.
Collects, measures, and weighs samples of materials.
Assists in implementing a total quality management program and/or trains others on total quality management.
Participates as a member of the Team.
Participates in the ongoing development, communication and implementation of team concepts, programs and policies; coordinates work to ensure best practices with all team members.
Attends appropriate team meetings.
Accepts responsibility to quickly identify any areas that lack cohesiveness, bringing them to the attention of the team leader and working with the team in a supportive manner to resolve issues and actively look for ways, and reinforce actions needed, to achieve synergy possible within the larger organization.
Is familiar with Simmons' established operating systems (e.g. quality, security, office environment, company policies, LEAN); understands the responsibility to maintain familiarity with the systems and this position's role in support of these systems - including a consideration of the impact of individual actions on the systems and the responsibility to communicate concerns and improvement ideas.
Performs other duties as necessary in support of business objectives.