Job Title: Quality Technician Department: Grade: 3 Packaging Reports To: Quality Assurance Manager Working Conditions: Must be comfortable with changing temperatures within a warehouse environment. Direct Reports: N/A $17.50 base hourly rate + $1.00 shift differential 2nd Shift Hebron, KY Position Summary: Performs quality inspections and audits in accordance with quality assurance program guidelines to prevent or eliminate defects in new or existing products. Duties and Responsibilities: Essential Functions: • Collects, and maintains, quality-related data to identify trends and conditions that may negatively impact the quality of the product. • Completes hourly inspections of product being produced on the line • Performs inspection of incoming material and works with personnel to identify; isolate and trouble shoot quality related concerns. • Performs thorough inspection of all material prior to machine start up and between changeovers. • Assists the production lines as the Quality Assurance resource for all issues pertaining to the quality of the product. • Reports quality issues to management. • Maintains all quality records and documentation. • Reports on, documents and reviews product and material in quality assurance hold area. • Maintains a clean and safe work environment. Marginal Functions: • Makes recommendations to stop production based on quality or maintenance issues. • Continually checks product and process to ensure all specified requirements are met. • Assists in production line set up and during changeovers as needed. • Provides feedback to other line workers regarding Quality issues. • Strives for continuous improvements in production process. Job Specifications: • High school diploma or equivalent. • Prior quality experience in a fast-paced production environment, preferred but not required • Willingness to train in FSC220000, Six Sigma and/or Lean manufacturing. • Ability to work under pressure and follow specific instructions thoroughly and accurately. • Ability to understand and follow company policies and procedures. • Good understanding of ruler, calipers and thickness gauge.