Job DescriptionSUMMARY:Tests and inspects products at various stages of production process and compiles and evaluates statistical data to determine and maintain quality and reliability of products by performing the following duties. Competently able to inspect at least one assigned production department.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Essential duties are performed with minimal supervision. Interprets discrete job routing sheet, artwork, and specifications and confers with management or other staff to determine quality and reliability standards. Works with production personnel to ensure cleanliness/sanitation of production equipment prior to production startup. Selects products for tests at specified stages in production process, and tests products for variety of qualities such as moisture, pH, organoleptic attributes, etc. Records test data, applying statistical quality control procedures. Evaluates data and writes reports to validate or indicate deviations from existing standards. Sets up and performs destructive and nondestructive tests on materials, parts, or products to measure performance. Oversees Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and reports any infractions to the appropriate Supervisor/Manager. Crossed trained in other departments.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
This job has no supervisory responsibilities but may assist with the training of other Quality Control Inspectors.
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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to two years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of employees of organization. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. COMPUTER SKILLS:To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Database software, Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software. REASONING ABILITY:Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit, talk, or hear, and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. 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 work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions (various production departments), moving mechanical parts (various production equipment), and fumes or airborne particles (herbal powders). The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Sunrider Manufacturing provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
