Quality Control Associate

Description

This position is responsible for establishing, implementing and maintaining the QC system, including:

· Performing routine quality control functions which require application of standard techniques, procedures and criteria.

· Reporting and correlating data, recognizing discrepancies in results and following operations through a series of related, detailed steps or processes.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

· Audit incoming finished goods and compare to set quality data.

· Investigate known or reported quality issues and report discrepancies to Quality Manager.

· Assist packaging department and work centers in Quality areas.

· Conduct product inspections and testing.

· Use packing lists and/or BOLs to receive vendor deliveries into WMS against POs creating inventory tags.

· Educate team members in Quality standards.

· Create and update product labeling.

· Complete or organize re-work or returns of defective products.

· Recommend, write, or modify sampling and inspection procedures.

· Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

· High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and/or at least 3 years’ applicable quality experience (preferably in a warehouse or manufacturing environment).

· Strong written and verbal communication skills.

· Ability to work independently with limited supervision.

· Ability to analyze and solve problems and to research and seek out information when discrepancies occur.

· Experience in using inventory systems and Microsoft applications.

· Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, division, multiplication) required.

· Must be able to become forklift certified.

· Detail-oriented and efficient.

Work Conditions

· Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Team lift up to 100 lbs.

· Ability to see items near and in the distance; have peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

· May require standing for up to 10 hours.

· Employee must use hands, fingers, handle, feel, reach with hands and arms sometime above head, balance, stoop, kneel, and crouch.

· Ability to bend at the waist several times per day.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with the job.

Work Location

• KONG Canton - Canton, Ohio
• Onsite Monday through Friday

Benefits

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance with low-cost premiums
• Access to voluntary benefits
• Employer paid short-term/long term disability and life insurance
• 401k with employer matching
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Personal Leave Accrual
• Pet Insurance, Tuition reimbursement, dog toys, and more!