QC Tech

2nd Shift Hours: 5:00am - 5:00pm M-F with some weekends required when needed.

The Quality Control Tech is responsible for performing product testing, inspections, and documentation to ensure cellulose insulation meets company and regulatory quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

Quality Control & Testing:

• Conduct routine sampling and testing of raw materials and finished insulation products.
• Perform inspections on chemical and paper raw materials and record data in appropriate systems.
• Perform load testing every two hours or on every load to ensure compliance with C-739 standards.
• Perform quality checks with honesty and integrity.
• Review packaging to ensure it is correct and legible for the product being manufactured.

Data Recording & Compliance:

• Accurately record, analyze, and document test results, deviations, and corrective actions to verify compliance with product specifications.
• Review quality data and report any non-conformances to management with urgency.
• Maintain accurate quality logs, batch records/reports and calibration records.
• Assist in maintaining quality system records and reports for audits.
• Maintain calibration, cleanliness, and organization of laboratory equipment and facilities.

Process Monitoring & Production Support:

• Monitor manufacturing and production processes and adjust as needed to ensure compliance with required ASTM standards and consistent quality performance.
• Adjust processes as needed to ensure products meet required ASTM standards.
• Assure fiber recipes, ratios, and chemical systems are operating correctly.
• Support production teams as needed, including during downtime or other production operations.

Problem Solving & Continuous Improvement:

• Identify trends, recurring defects, or process inconsistencies
• Participate in root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.

Perform other related duties that may be assigned or associated with the responsibility of the position.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Basic understanding of manufacturing processes and quality testing methods.
• Strong attention to detail, data accuracy, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a production environment.
• Capable of performing basic production lab tests on products.
• Excellent communications skills, being able to work with customers, suppliers, production workers, maintenance personnel, plant management, and corporate personnel.
• Good writing skills and experience with MS Outlook, MS Word.
• Bilingual in Spanish is a plus.

Education & Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical or lab experience preferred.
• Experience in quality control, including SPC. Experience with Six Sigma is a plus.
• Experience in the building products industry or related areas a plus.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work 40+ hours per week, including weekends when necessary.
• Good visual acuity.
• Ability to work in a dynamic manufacturing environment and be capable of lifting and handling a 30-lb. bag of material.
• Ability to handle some noise, dust, and/or odors in the manufacturing facility.
• Must be available to work extended hours, including evenings and weekends, as required to meet operational demands.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Quality control: 1 year (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person