Quality Specialist

Opta Group•New Kensington, PA

5d•$20 - $23

About The Position

The Quality Specialist assists the Quality Manager with quality-related tasks for the company. The role handles receiving and shipping documentation and inspections, distributes finished-product certifications, performs laboratory testing according to standard procedures, supports the 6S program, and conducts internal SOP audits as assigned. The position may also involve other duties as assigned or required. The employee must be able to work indoors and outdoors, including in field locations with extreme environmental conditions. Physical activities include standing, walking, sitting, reaching, climbing stairs and ladders, kneeling, crouching, occasionally crawling, and occasionally lifting or moving up to 10 pounds. The position requires various visual abilities, including close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Strong verbal, written, and communication skills.
Ability to interact effectively with employees and management at all levels.
Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently.
Ability to work indoors and outdoors, including in field locations with extreme environmental conditions.
Ability to reach with hands and arms; stand, walk, sit, climb stairs and ladders, kneel, crouch and occasionally crawl; and talk and hear.
Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
Close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of quality assurance practices.
Advanced computer skills, including Microsoft Office and industry-specific software and databases.

Responsibilities

Administer receiving paperwork, including entering data into the raw material database.
Audit and inspect incoming raw materials for conformance.
Administer and distribute finished-product certifications.
Audit and inspect outgoing shipments for conformance.
Perform quality laboratory testing according to standard lab procedures.
Participate in implementation and ongoing administration of the 6S program.
Perform internal SOP audits as determined by the Quality Manager.
Perform other duties as assigned or required.