Receiving Inspection Technician

Whisker•Juneau, WI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Whisker is redefining what it means to live with cats—designing intelligent systems that remove friction, elevate the everyday, and celebrate the quiet brilliance of feline companionship. Today, Litter-Robot leads the category. Tomorrow, an entire ecosystem that expands what’s possible for cats and the people who love them. We believe the future is feline. And we’re imagining that future today. We work onsite with our team based in Auburn Hills, Michigan, and Juneau, Wisconsin. Our team of 700+ passionate pet people thrives on collaboration, innovation, and the occasional office cameo from a four-legged friend. We have a position available on both First and Second Shift. First Shift: Monday through Friday 6:00am - 2:30pm Second Shift: Monday through Friday 3:00pm - 11:30pm Overtime and weekend work may be required.

Requirements

High school education or equivalent work experience
Must be a team player with a positive attitude
Must be an efficient worker that is organized and detail-oriented
Able to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Able to manage time effectively with minimal oversight
A good attendance record is required
An ability to clearly communicate
A willingness to hold oneself and others accountable to standards and expectations
Able to follow directions, use hand and power tools and measuring instruments
Maintains confidentiality of proprietary information
Ability to maintain a professional atmosphere in a fast-paced environment with numerous interactions and interruptions
A high degree of initiative, self-motivation, and ability to motivate others
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with Team Members and colleagues
Comfortable with office pets (cats, dogs)

Nice To Haves

Two year technical degree in an applicable field (Quality or Manufacturing)
Working experience in a manufacturing environment
Lean manufacturing knowledge
Lean Six Sigma (LSS) or American Society for Quality (ASQ) certification
Understanding of ISO 9001
Understanding of engineered drawings
MS Word, Excel, and/or Google Suite experience desirable
Previous manufacturing experience is preferred
Bilingual (Spanish)

Responsibilities

Performs incoming inspection on received materials
Uses gauges and visual inspection to perform incoming inspections
Uses sampling plans and random sampling to select samples
Identifies nonconforming product
Communicates incoming inspection results to interested parties
Keeps accurate inspection records
Calculates metrics for the incoming inspection function
Sorts materials when required in order to ensure acceptable product is available for use in assembly
Follows incoming inspection plans
Assists in developing incoming inspection plans
Uses drawings and other documents to determine inspection requirements
Correctly applies labels to product to reflect inspection status
Supports and participates in process improvement activities
Demonstrate the willingness and ability to perform all functions of the incoming inspection process including, but not limited to, selecting correct samples, accurately measuring or assessing conformance to inspection requirements and documenting results accurately
Communicate between departments and shifts, sharing pertinent information to optimize plant results
Perform all duties, specified and otherwise, in a safe, constructive manner
Perform additional responsibilities when required
Supports the Material Review Board (MRB) process
Handles supplier return materials, ensuring proper documentation, communication, and resolution of quality issues.
Conducts dock audits to verify compliance with quality standards and procedures for outgoing finished goods being shipped to customers.
Assists in the development and maintenance of procedures and work instructions related to MRB, supplier returns, and dock audits.
Provides training and guidance to other team members on MRB processes, supplier return procedures, and dock audit protocols.
Participates in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the MRB process, supplier return handling, and dock audits.
Performs additional responsibilities when required