Position Purpose: Performs physical testing on raw materials, work in process, and finished goods to ensure conformance to established specifications or quality standards using destructive and non-destructive testing methods.Analyzes and prepares reports. Calibrates equipment used for testing to ensure that product meets or exceeds specifications and complies with federal, state and local regulations. Audits production processes to ensure compliance with established manufacturing processes and procedures and adherence to Company and customer requirements. Essential Functions: Following established procedures, conducts laboratory tests of raw materials and samples. Collect and prepare samples for testing such as cigarette liners, insulation facer, board stock and cable wrap products from the manufacturing process. Test samples according to established procedures and records results. Prepare standard reports and communicate deviations to manufacturing. Develop and maintain in depth knowledge if established Quality procedures of the Quality Management System. Work with shop floor employees to achieve and maintain compliance to ensure finished products meets Company and Customer requirements. Identify opportunities to improve process efficiencies and communicate through approved methods. Participate in and support development and implementation of process improvement initiatives within quality department and throughout plant. Enter test data into Production Management System (PMS) and generate and email Certificate of Analysis (COA) reports to customers. Maintain applicable reports and records according to company and customer requirements. Monitor production processes, assists in detecting defects and non-conformances and reporting to proper personnel. Assist in quality control studies and audits. Maintain clean work area, tools and equipment. Calibrate and maintain laboratory and plant tools and equipment, requesting maintenance support as needed. Manage disposition of non-conforming materials. Manage nonconforming raw materials. Perform frequent inspections of manufacturing areas, reviewing work in process, incoming raw materials, and equipment condition. Ensure adherence to standard operating procedures by shop floor personnel, supervisors and support staff. Identify and reports quality issues when found. Correct quality issues within scope of authority. Perform other duties as assigned. Salary info: $22 - $24 / hr
