Quality Assurance Technician

Mendocino Forest Products Company•Scotia, CA

1d•$29•Onsite

About The Position

Quality Assurance Technician Wanted!! The Humboldt Sawmill Company (HSC) is looking for a Quality Assurance Technician to join our Qualitity Assurance Department at our Scotia, CA Sawmill. This is a non-exempt position, the hourly rate for this position is $28.65 and includes full benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K matching and company paid life insurance. The Mendocino Companies (Mendocino Forest Products Company, Mendocino Redwood Company, Humboldt Redwood Company, Humboldt Sawmill Company, and Allweather Wood) own nearly 450,000 acres of Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC® C031337) certificated redwood and Douglas-fir timberland, constitute the largest waterborne wood treater in the Western USA, and is the largest producer of redwood lumber in the world. Collectively providing 950 employees and their families with excellent wages and benefits in communities throughout the Western USA. Additionally, the Mendocino Companies own and operate a 25-megaWatt biomass cogeneration power plant and wood pellet plant. The Primary focus of this position is to Maintain computer optimization system parameters for Mill Operations. Assure high standards of product quality while adhering to Company safety expectations. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Minimum 10 years mill experience
Must have grading experience, knowledge of redwood and white woods lumber grades and good communication and people skills
Ability to operate and read a caliper and tape measure is required
Must have strong computer skills in Microsoft applications including Excel, Word and Outlook.
Experience with Optimization Software is required
Basic Algebra and Geometry

Responsibilities

Set up optimizing software on all machine centers for various run types
Check lumber sizes and calibrate machines to ensure lumber products are maintaining size and grade standards
Maintain quality assurance processes
Provide grade studies when requested or required
Monitor efficiency and cost-effectiveness of product output
Review final product to ensure quality specifications are met
Work with machine operators and other team members
Work with crew to improve grade knowledge and averages
Share knowledge of redwood and white woods lumber grades
Work in a safe productive manner in all capacities and helps maintain a safe and clean work environment