JOB TITLE: Quality Associate
DEPARTMENT: Quality Assurance
REPORTS TO: Quality Manager
LOCATION: Houston Distribution Center, Houston, Texas
OUR PURPOSE & VALUES:
Our purpose is to make height safety simple so our partners could focus on what’s important to them.
One Team. One Goal. We go further together – diverse in our talents, united in our goal of making safe simple.
Stand Tall. We step up to the toughest challenges and stand up for what’s right.
Dare to be Different. We’re open-minded and unafraid – prepared to go against the herd when we think there is a better way.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Inspect every fall protection product and apply the appropriate QC labels.
- Inspect product received form new vendors and/or vendors with history for possible defects.
- Follow all relevant ISO 9000 procedures.
- Review shop order/drawings to finished product.
- Ensure that all required and finished products, measure and undergo testing.
- Participate in all test procedures and sign off.
- Return products for rework to Production Coordinator and notify Operations Manager
- Document any rework on job travelers and initial job travelers to designate inspection.
- Apply appropriate identification and inspection stickers on harnesses and lanyards.
- Notify Shipping of completed orders and Quality Manger/Operations Manager of tracked non- conformances.
- Label and segregate rejected products.
- Report calibration and equipment problems to Operations Manager
- Attend daily production meetings.
- Perform and assist on product testing.
REQUIRED COMPENTENCIES, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS
Education:
High School Diploma or equivalent
Experience:
- Knowledge of all products and models, fall protection, all wire and web product constructions, manufacturing, and design requirements.
- Must be able to read, interpret and understand technical manuals, engineering drawings, work specifications, service bulletins and written work instructions.
- Knowledge of materials and hardware used.
- Knowledge of stitching, sewing, and labelling
- Knowledge of testing and shipping requirements for various products
- Knowledge of relevant ISO 9001 procedures and applicable ANSI and OSHA requirements
- Ability to create and maintain quality records and product serial number log.
- Fluent in English
Computer/technology skills:
- Computer knowledge of Microsoft Office products: Word/Excel/Outlook
- Working knowledge of Manufacturing ERP software
Physical Requirements:
This position requires standing for 8 or more hours at a time. Some lifting (up to 60lbs), bending, reaching, and squatting throughout the shift while sorting and moving product.
