Quality Technician

trane technologies • Saint Peters, MO

11d • Onsite

About The Position

As a world leader in creating comfortable, sustainable, and efficient climate solutions for buildings, homes and transportation, it's our responsibility to put the planet first. For us at Trane Technologies, and through our businesses including Trane® and Thermo King, sustainability is not just how we do business—it is our business. We are seeking an experienced Distribution Quality Technician I to join our leadership team in St. Peters, MO. The Quality Technician I provide the leadership necessary to establish and maintain quality levels of products through the entire value chain driving an effective quality system. In this role, you are responsible for quality compliance of all functions and driving continuous improvement to support our receiving, value services (kitting and labeling), rework, and shipping operations. The successful candidate will foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and open communication, and promote employee engagement with the team that enables the team to meet business objectives. This position reports directly to the Distribution Quality/Inventory Manager. This position may require periodic weekend/evening work. This is a 2nd shift role.

Requirements

• High School diploma/GED
• Must have demonstrated sense of responsibility, and accuracy in performance of past and present job assignments
• Dependability and attendance are significant factors in the requirements of the job
• Ability to read and understand specifications and instructions
• Demonstrated knowledge and skill level with software programs such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, ETQ and Oracle
• Annual skills update training, as needed
• Strong attention to detail
• Knowledge of driving continuous improvement

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of UL, CE, and transportation regulations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Safely operates PIV equipment (forklifts, clamp trucks, reach trucks, and order pickers) to load, unload, sort, stack, and stage product.
• Drive continuous improvement toward defect-free processes that create loyal customers and promote a learning culture with the team.
• Perform daily audits and quality checks for all areas in the Distribution Center throughout the shift per the documented audit sequence procedures.
• Report and follow up on repeat quality issues with responsible teams to help brainstorm process or design improvements.
• Participate in special projects to develop or improve quality policies, programs, or activities.
• Begin the communication process and initiate product quarantines in the event of repeat serious issues found during the audits and lead product quarantine reworks, as needed.
• Execute processes, including finished goods rework, re-boxing, and scrap.
• Record results for technical reporting.
• Inspect raw materials, goods in process, and finished goods for proper appearance, packaging, and labels.
• Use a wide variety of industrial machinery or hand tools to make repairs to defects related to quality.
• Make suggestions for quality improvements and work with production and engineering teams.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Holistic wellness programs that include generous incentives
• Fertility coverage
• Adoption/surrogacy assistance
• 401K match up to 6%, plus an additional 2% core contribution = up to 8% company contribution
• Paid time off, including in support of volunteer and parental leave needs
• Educational and training opportunities through company programs
• Tuition assistance
• Student debt support
• Shift differential $1 per hour

What This Job Offers

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