Description:
Join ENTEK in Lebanon, Oregon
ENTEK is excited to welcome a
Quality Associate to our team in Lebanon, Oregon. If you are detail-oriented, enjoy laboratory and testing work, and are passionate about ensuring products meet customer and quality standards, this is an excellent opportunity to grow your career in manufacturing quality.
What You’ll Do
As a
Quality Associate, you'll play a key role in supporting ENTEK’s quality assurance processes by testing production samples, verifying raw materials, and communicating results to production teams. You'll help ensure our products consistently meet customer requirements while maintaining a safe, organized, and efficient laboratory environment.
In this role, you will:
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Conduct physical testing of finished products against manufacturing specifications to determine product disposition
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Perform testing on raw materials to verify compliance with supplier specifications
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Communicate test results to production operators, leads, supervisors, and management personnel
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Verify that laboratory testing equipment is operating properly and producing accurate results
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Follow customer specification sheets, standard work instructions, and established laboratory procedures
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Maintain laboratory cleanliness and organization in accordance with 5S principles
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Understand and comply with Quality System Procedures (QSPs), Work Instructions (WIs), Training Manuals, and Quality Bulletins
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Accurately complete required testing records and documentation
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Share process information and testing observations with team members
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Support continuous improvement initiatives and recommend opportunities to improve laboratory procedures, workflow, and product quality
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Adhere to all company safety policies, procedures, and programs
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Demonstrate accountability and professionalism while working with employees across the organization
Requirements:
What We’re Looking For
We're seeking a dependable and analytical individual who enjoys hands-on testing, problem-solving, and contributing to a culture of quality and continuous improvement.
Minimum Qualifications
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High school diploma or GED
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Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical documents, procedures, and specifications
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Basic mathematical skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
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Ability to collect data, establish facts, analyze information, and develop reasonable solutions
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Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
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Ability to communicate effectively in written and spoken English
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Ability to accurately complete required documentation
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Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Preferred Qualifications
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One (1) to two (2) years of quality control experience in a manufacturing environment
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Experience working in a laboratory setting
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Familiarity with chemicals and laboratory safety procedures
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Experience solving practical problems and troubleshooting issues
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Knowledge of quality systems and testing methodologies
Your Work Schedule
This is a full-time, non-exempt position. Employees may be required to work 12-hour shifts and spend the majority of their shift on their feet while supporting laboratory and production testing activities.
ENTEK is more than a manufacturing company—we’re a team driven by values. Our core DNA is built on:
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Respect – valuing each person and every contribution
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Integrity – doing what’s right, always
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Innovation – pushing boundaries with creativity and technology
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Commitment – to our people, our customers, and our future
When you join ENTEK, you’re not just taking a job—you’re becoming part of a company that invests in you, your growth, and your success.
Learn more about us at
www.entek.com and discover the opportunities waiting for you.
ENTEK is an equal opportunity employer.
ENTEK’s locations are non-smoking.