Quality Batching Technician

Woodstream•Lititz, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Woodstream is the largest independent pest & animal control platform in North America, offering innovative brands with industry-leading efficacy and safety. Are you looking to take the next step in your quality career? We have an immediate opportunity for a Quality Batching Technician, 3rd shift, at our Lititz manufacturing plant. At Woodstream, our values drive everything we do: Consumer is the Boss – We are committed to listening to and understanding our customers’ needs! Invent the Future – Challenge the status quo: Think boldly and creatively! Execution is Everything – We are committed to deliver with excellence, speed, and accuracy. Collaborate Confidently – We trust, respect, and empower each other to win together. Play to Win – We’re bold, ambitious, and relentless in our pursuit of success. Benefits of Working for Woodstream: Competitive benefits package including: 401k with Company Match, eligible on First Day of Employment Health, Dental & Vision Insurance Effective on First Day of Employment Access to Company Paid Penn Medicine Health Clinics Company General Bonus Program Company Paid Parental Leave Adoption Assistance Company Paid Basic Life & Disability Insurance Accident, Critical Illness, & Hospital Insurance Options Company Paid ID Theft Legal Assistance Plan Options Paid Vacation and Holidays Pet Insurance Stable, growing working environment with a history of 150 years of doing business. Opportunity to advance within the company. Overview of the Role: Plan, execute & document results of 2-4 Quality Inspection rounds per shift across all operating work centers Assist in raw material, work-in-process batch preparation, finished product batching, and finished product sample collection and testing. Complete & document results of shift testing to include but not limited to tensile, roundness and force testing, wire diameter checks, hanging weight tests, ingredient weigh-up and dispensing. Document non-conforming material, calculate/perform rational AQL assessments to disposition nonconforming material will be maximizing throughput and minimizing overall mfg costs Support & execute in process quality studies of new and existing materials, AQL’s, analyzing data, database maintenance, statistical analysis, and identifying/implementing corrective actions Develop/support/establish/document raw material and work in process standards/specifications to improve the mfg operator experience and autonomy. Actively use 5 Why process to understand root causes of production issues with Raw material, work in process or finish goods and develop/implement sustainable corrective actions using statistical methods to confirm improvements Assist in the design, execution, data gathering & analysis of product trials and experiments, Maintain 5S in the QA lab.

Responsibilities

Plan, execute & document results of 2-4 Quality Inspection rounds per shift across all operating work centers
Assist in raw material, work-in-process batch preparation, finished product batching, and finished product sample collection and testing.
Complete & document results of shift testing to include but not limited to tensile, roundness and force testing, wire diameter checks, hanging weight tests, ingredient weigh-up and dispensing.
Document non-conforming material, calculate/perform rational AQL assessments to disposition nonconforming material will be maximizing throughput and minimizing overall mfg costs
Support & execute in process quality studies of new and existing materials, AQL’s, analyzing data, database maintenance, statistical analysis, and identifying/implementing corrective actions
Develop/support/establish/document raw material and work in process standards/specifications to improve the mfg operator experience and autonomy.
Actively use 5 Why process to understand root causes of production issues with Raw material, work in process or finish goods and develop/implement sustainable corrective actions using statistical methods to confirm improvements
Assist in the design, execution, data gathering & analysis of product trials and experiments, Maintain 5S in the QA lab.
Regular attendance and punctuality required to support the needs of the mfg. business and cross shift meetings
Maintain a flexible work schedule between shifts to periodically cover for peer vacations, PTO etc. while supporting the mfg business needs to have a Quality Inspector on site
Support evaluation of new and existing processes and raw materials.
Work with QC inspector as needed to review supplier COA’s and disposition of raw materials.
Document all non-conforming material and shift reports prior to completing your shift
Proactively share/convey succinctly and comprehensively your shift results verbally and in written form (shift reports, NCR’s etc.) the following but not limited to findings, audits, procedural breakdowns, improvements implemented to your peers and others via cross shift mtgs, published shift reports and data records.
Actively seek/record/act on quality problems, Quality and Safety STOP actions, inefficient mfg methods/processes, unsafe conditions/behaviors, measurement devices out of Calibration, out of spec conditions etc.
Actively use the ERP system to access PN standard cost
Understand and actively use Sophos to access PN & Assembly drawings to ID metrics causing nonconforming material
Interact as needed with Purchasing and Suppliers on quality issues and on a regular basis.
Communicate with engineering personnel to develop raw material and in-process specs.
Actively design/develop inspection and test procedures for the quality team, mfg team, others.
Calibrate measuring devices and ensure measuring devices are calibrated as needed.
Train operators, inspectors and other personnel performing in process inspections and testing and data acquisition
Maintain logs and assure material traceability to lots
Conduct studies, analyze data and write concise reports
Present quality issues and data analysis in a concise manner to engineering personnel to arrive at best practice solutions.
Ability to solve quality problems based on gathering information and data to implement a good practice/method or control to prevent in the future
Works with some hazardous materials, requiring specialized PPE including respiratory protection.
Follow all EHS regulations, policies, programs and Tool Box Talks
Actively support the Safety and Quality STOP programs by submitting monthly STOP card requirements
Completes all Quality, EHS and HR training classes on time
Performs other duties as assigned