Garlock Flexibles is hiring: Quality Technician 3rd Shift in Reno

POSITION DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATIONS

DEPARTMENT: Quality Department

POSITION TITLE: Quality Control Technician

DIRECT REPORT: Quality Control Supervisor

Job Summary

The Quality Technician performs quality control tests/inspections on products at various stages of production process.

Duties require verbal and written communication ability, visual acuity to product detail, manual coordination to operate hand tools and testing equipment, ability to enter data in computer system and the physical ability to lift various weights.

Essential Job Functions

• Performs quality check of printed, laminated and slit roll samples and pouches on a regular basis to verify Operator’s result for dimension.
• Operates quality control testing equipment/tools.
• Collects and manages sample retained.
• Collaborate with Operator and Production Supervisor in ensuring product conformance during job set up for approval to run.
• Respond and assist Production and/or Quality Supervisor in verifying reported non-conformities for quick resolution or corrective action.
• Communicate deviation incidents to concerned personnel for corrective action.
• Place non-conforming raw materials, WIP & Finished products ON HOLD/Quarantine on Radius, update the Quality Log and communicate to concerned personnel.
• Assist Quality Supervisor in sampling and verification of internally quarantined and customer returned non-conforming materials to identify proper disposition.
• Generates and issues Certificate of Analysis directly to customer or save in the system.
• Communicates discrepancies of production documentations (WI, SOP, Layout, etc.) to Management and CSR for timely correction.
• Prints quality forms for production personnel if needed.
• Read and replies to e-mails in timely manner.
• Cooperate in the maintenance, cleanliness and organization of the Laboratory.
• Cooperate during root cause analysis to identify proper corrective & preventive action.
• Assist in collection, preparation and review of customer required samples.
• Perform filing of quality documents/records.
• Assist with team members with their responsibilities as needed or during their absence.
• Attend team meetings and feedback on any quality related issues/improvements.
• Assist in employee trainings, if required.
• Follow all established safety rules and regulations and utilize required safety equipment. Report defective equipment or unsafe conditions to the appropriate personnel. Maintain work area in a clean and orderly condition.
• Follow all company Good Manufacturing Practices & Policies.
• Perform other duties as required or as requested by Supervisor or Manager.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule if needed.
• Ability to collaborate and maintain Garlock's commitment to a Food Safe environment.

Skills and Knowledge

• Technical or vocational degree is a plus.
• Able to consistently act independently and prioritize work.
• Practical interpersonal and written communication skills
• Experience with ERP and other Maintenance Planning tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong sense of ownership, work ethic, good judgment, and decision-making skills
• Familiar with Microsoft Office (Word, and Excel).
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment and multi-task effectively.
• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills.
• Excited about taking on new challenges in the manufacturing industry
• Self-motivated, hands-on, practical mindset, and capable of setting and reaching ambitious goals.
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently.
• Ability to collaborate and maintain Garlock's commitment to a Food Safe environment.

Physical Requirements:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, and use hands to handle or feel.
• The employee frequently is required to talk or hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
• Period lifting of pallets weight and material weighing up to 50lbs
• Squatting, crouching, turning, twisting, stretching, climbing steps, grabbing, pulling, pushing, and bending.
• Visual and hearing acuity within normal limits
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Typical environment of manufacturing and production facilities. Exposure includes but is not limited to continuous noise, scent of materials, bright workstations, machinery with moving parts.

Other Details:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

This company is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

It is the responsibility of all Employees to ensure that the product produced by Garlock Flexibles meets or exceeds the expectations for quality of Garlock Flexibles and their Customers. It is also the responsibility of all employees to ensure that the Hygiene of their work area meets or exceeds the standards set in Garlock Flexibles Good Manufacturing Practices Manual.