Quality Control Associate

Cenveo Envelope Group•Chicago, IL

About The Position

Under general supervision, inspect quality of product and report variances to pertinent personnel. Upon start-up of new orders, it gives final approval to ensure product meets job ticket specifications. Provide on-the-job training and assistance to production personnel to eliminate errors.

Requirements

Minimum: High School Diploma or equivalent.
Minimum: One year or more previous quality auditor experience in a manufacturing environment.
Must have basic computer skills and be able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
Possess knowledge of envelope construction standards.
Ability to travel off site as needed.
Must have the ability to read a ruler and micrometer.
Proficient understanding of envelope manufacturing industry.
Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively at multiple levels of the organization including customers.
Must have the ability to read and comprehend basic instruction.
Must have strong leadership skills.
Must possess strong attention to detail.
Ability to identify opportunities, make recommendations, and implement approved ideas.
Ability to deal with problems involving complex situations.
Ability to work and meet deadlines with minimal direction.
Ability to change tasks and direction quickly depending on business needs.
Must possess ability to work at a rapid pace
Ability to regularly stand, walk, carry, climb, reach, and lift up to 50 lbs.
May experience periods of prolonged standing and/or sitting. Requires manual dexterity to grasp objects; hand/finger coordination and color vision.
Exposure to noise; must wear hearing protection.
Must be available to work overtime as requested or required, to include weekends when business needs dictate.

Responsibilities

Utilize measuring instruments to perform product inspection at machine start-up and throughout shifts.
Review products to ensure compliance with customer requirements and specifications.
Ensure nonconformance issues are addressed and corrected as required.
Ensures required documentation is completed / Maintained for record-keeping purposes.
Proofreads typeset copy and compares it to customer order to eliminate errors on the finished product.
Provides feedback to supervisors/managers to assist in eliminating repetitive errors.
Provide start-up samples as required.
Assists plant management in coordinating priorities and directing the re-work area functions.
Requires ongoing coordination and communication between departments or functional areas.
Basic Computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
Ability to solve problems and implement solutions.
Flexibility to work various schedules based on the needs of the business.
Exercise discretion and independent judgment based on knowledge and experience.
Assist in training new and current employees on quality control techniques, processes or procedures.
Other duties as assigned.