Quality Assurance Technician 1

Church & Dwight Co., Inc.•Victorville, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This position has overall responsibility for all facets of quality in a lean manufacturing and distribution environment. Support the packaging lines to ensure plant quality requirements are met while achieving maximum safety and line efficiency with minimal downtime.

Requirements

High School Diploma, GED or equivalent.
Minimum 2 years industry experience working as a quality inspector or technician in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, preferably in consumer-packaged goods.
Strong computer skills (SAP, WMS, Agile, Minitab, and MS Office Suite).
In-depth knowledge of production operation, including equipment, materials, workflow, etc.
In-depth knowledge of laboratory operation, including sample collection, use of laboratory equipment and instruments, safe handling of chemicals, etc.
Excellent interpersonal skills – ability to build positive relationships at all levels of the organization.
Excellent communication skills – ability to communicate clearly and concisely in multiple media such as verbal, written, etc.
Excellent organizational/time management skills with attention to detail.
Ability to prioritize work assignments in a fast-paced, dynamic, production driven work environment.
Solid critical thinking skills and ability to create new, innovative ways to handle situations.
Strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills, and computer literacy.
Strong computer skills (SAP, WMS, Agile, Minitab, and MS Office Suite).
Strong knowledge of production operation, including equipment, materials, workflow, etc.
Must be able to read & understand materials & products specifications in English.
Upon training, must be able to work with measuring equipment such as calipers, gauges etc.
Ability to take and follow directions.
Flexibility to work extended hours including evenings and weekends.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Responsible to always promote a safety culture and awareness within the plant and responsible for having a clear understanding and adhering to all corporate and plant quality procedures, methodology, and terminology as they apply to production.
Maintain adherence to C & D Control Plan including quality checks for testing frequency, sampling plan and product compliance. Execution of Quality Control Methods for line inspection & batch testing. Liquid changeover compliance and line startups.
Participation in quality control and quality audits for packaging lines.
Adherence and execution of quality procedures that include handling customer complaints and control of non-conformances (out of specification material and/or product).
Using lab equipment, perform basic chemical testing such as viscosity, specific gravity, pH measurement, solids, color/odor check, etc.
Learn and utilize basic statistical quality/process control application.
Responsible for collection of quality inspection records from packaging lines and maintaining records files.
Evaluate quality data and plant process capabilities. Suggest opportunities for continuous improvement and areas for specification change where applicable.
Incorporate principles of lean manufacturing such as 5S, key TPS elements, etc.
Daily data input in computer as department requires for both lab-data and quality data.
Ability to work overtime and weekends as needed.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Support and adhere to all plant safety policies and procedures always.
Adhere to safety procedures and wear appropriate PPE.