Quality Inspector

Riken Elastomers•Hopkinsville, KY

6d•$0 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

Test product batches and make recommendation for adjustments, as necessary, to ensure compliance with customer specifications and quality standards, maintain raw material documentation from suppliers and maintain retain files and samples for specified period of time.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED and 3-5 years related work experience preferred to include knowledge of quality/production and processing
Ability to read/comprehend written and oral instructions in English; read and comprehend safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, technical lab procedure manuals and product recipes/material identifications
Ability to write legibly to keep records and to correspond
Good math skills with ability to measure, calculate and convert
Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization
Matching proficiency, including the ability to color match
Manual dexterity sufficient to use a wide variety of standard lab equipment
Ability to problem solve
Computer proficiency to include Word and Excel
Strong focus on follow-up and attention to detail
Ability to work any schedule
Ability to travel as needed
Ability to obtain Fork Lift Operator's License
Team oriented with ability to function on own
Mechanical ability
Good math skills
Employee must be able to relate to other people beyond giving and receiving instructions: (a). can get along with co-workers or peers without exhibiting behavioral extremes; (b). perform work activities requiring negotiating, instructing, persuading or speaking with others; (c). respond appropriately to criticism from a supervisor

Responsibilities

Comply with all environmental, health, safety and quality standards
Initiate or suggest ideas and support continuous improvement efforts in all areas of organization including quality and environmental, health and safety
Perform standard tests on assigned product line production batches to ensure compliance of quality requirements
Interpret test results, compare them to established specifications and control limits, and make recommendations to Quality Coordinator/Quality Manager on appropriateness of data for release
Perform visual inspections of finished products
Make disposition on product placed on hold
Report immediately to production when there is out of spec condition
Report immediately to production when line needs to stop or adjustments made
Perform raw material testing, as necessary
Complete and maintain all required paperwork, records, documents, including test data
Ensure all gauges and test equipment are calibrated and maintained
May participate in investigations of complaints and corrective actions as needed
Follow and maintain 5S/Cleaning Schedule for work area (Lab)
Train new Inspectors as needed
Promote and maintain team effectiveness and morale as demonstrated by positive actions, attitudes and judgment
Support other departmental functions as needed
Other duties as assigned
Employee has the authority to stop the process to correct quality, safety or environmental problems, identify and place suspect product on quality hold, and to promptly notify Supervisory personnel when processes are noncompliant.