Quality Tech

Amrize • Tuscumbia, AL

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Elevate is seeking a Quality Tech to perform product quality testing, document results, and follow safety and PPE directives. Work is initially performed with direction and supervision, which decreases over time; the role has some latitude in determining work objectives and goals. The position is based at Building Envelope in Muscle Shoals, Alabama. The schedule is Monday through Thursday, 9 p.m. to 7 a.m., with training on first shift for 90 days. Pay is $24.48, with a $1.00 shift premium when moved to nights.

The Quality Tech tests and inspects materials at various stages of production, performs laboratory procedures and recordkeeping, evaluates raw materials and finished products, and supports investigations into customer complaints and production issues. The role also operates and maintains analytical instruments, contributes to quality systems and specifications, manages nonconforming materials and retained samples, supports audits, and helps ensure laboratory safety and organization. Employees must follow health, safety, and environmental policies and use required PPE, including respirators where applicable. Employees required to wear respirators must be clean-shaven where the respirator seal meets the face to pass fit testing.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least 1 year of experience working in a quality lab testing environment.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Excellent attention to detail, with emphasis on accuracy and quality.
• Computer proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, professional environment with minimal supervision.
• Self-starter with efficient time-management skills and ability to multitask.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment with a positive attitude and adaptability.
• Ability to accurately follow instructions.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Strong math skills and ability to read, write, and comprehend instructions in English.
• Good eye for color.
• Safety-oriented approach at all times.
• Ability to follow work rules, adapt, and perform a variety of jobs.
• Adhere to safety protocols and properly use approved PPE, including respirators when required.
• Employees required to wear respirators must be clean-shaven where the respirator seal meets the face to pass qualitative and quantitative fit tests.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s or associate degree preferred.
• Prior knowledge of chemicals and hazardous-material handling is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Follow environmental, safety, and health policies and procedures, and suggest improvements to safety and health practices.
• Work with direction from a Manager, Supervisor, or Lead.
• Test and inspect materials at various stages of production to maintain product quality and reliability.
• Perform laboratory procedures, including printing labels, testing, and complete and accurate recordkeeping.
• Test products at specified stages of production for a variety of qualities.
• Understand raw-material and finished-good codes and batch numbers.
• Identify and label nonconforming material for rework or scrap.
• Evaluate raw materials, packaging, customer returns, complaint samples, and research samples for quality parameters and field performance.
• Support investigations of customer complaints and production issues.
• Operate, maintain, calibrate, and check analytical instruments and equipment.
• Follow batches, verify weights of small additions, and provide quality observations, evaluations, and input to production and other company areas.
• Identify opportunities for improvement and suggest changes.
• Contribute to documentation of laboratory and quality systems and procedures.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area and dispose of retains and waste as needed.
• Participate in laboratory safety inspections and physical inventory.
• Perform miscellaneous tasks as assigned.
• Work the required shift and coordinate schedule changes with other Quality Control Technicians to provide coverage as needed.
• Work overtime during high-volume months.
• Determine quality laboratory supply needs and purchase supplies.
• Participate in analytical and QC methods, use Gage R&R precision and accuracy studies, and document validations.
• Provide audit support.
• Help determine initial and revised specifications for raw materials, packaging, and finished goods.
• Maintain the deviation database for nonconforming material.
• Document, control, and dispose of retained samples.
• Work with the Quality Manager to disposition nonconforming material.
• Label nonconforming warehouse items with their dispositions.
• Communicate, improve, and adhere to health, safety, and environmental policies, and promote a culture of safety.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth after-tax retirement savings.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Medical, dental, disability, and life insurance.
• Holistic health and well-being programs.
• Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts for health and dependent care.
• Vision and other voluntary benefits and discounts.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Paid parental leave, including maternity and paternity leave.
• Educational Assistance Program.
• Dress for your day.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED