Quality Lab Tech - 2nd (Winston-Salem)

Our client is seeking a driven lab technician to help support manufacturing through the inspection and assessment of product quality. The ideal candidate is an experienced technician, who is familiar with manufacturing processes (extrusion, lamination, printing). Working on an off-shift, this individual should be driven to complete tasks assigned by the Supervisor and effectively communicate issues/findings to leadership.

DETAILS:

Shift: Monday - Friday 2:45pm - 11:00pm

Pay: $21.73/hr + Depending on Experience

JOB SUMMARY
Supports manufacturing through the inspection and assessment of product quality.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.

• Must also have a good understanding of all other manufacturing technologies currently being utilized in the manufacturing process including but not limited to:
  • Extrusion lamination and coating
  • Adhesive lamination
  • Gravure coating and printing
• Following standard methods and techniques, inspects and tests product to ensure it meets customer and product specifications, and alert production when standards are not met
• Monitors product tracking methods (i.e. UPC, date stamps, etc.). Maintains customer samples.
• Puts questionable product on hold, organize re-work if necessary, and inspect returned product.
• Prepares routine reports – including gathering and summarizing data
• Tests and verifies raw materials as needed.
• Assists in training quality and production employees in quality assurance procedures and standards
• Follows and participates in plant safe housekeeping guidelines designed to ensure a safe work environment. Participates in the GMP
• Performs Capability and Gage R&R Studies monitoring process improvement efforts.
• Advises production personnel of quality problems & works together with Supervision to develop and implement corrective and preventive action plans.

QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Previous quality assurance experience preferred.
• Ability to input and retrieve information on a computer.
• Basic understanding of equipment and processes.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills using tact and diplomacy.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Basic mathematical skills and understanding of units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to apply common sense and problem solve.