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2ND SHIFT QA TECHNICIAN- GROUND BEEF Jobs in Souderton, PA at JBS USA
Quality Associate
Job Summary:
This position is responsible for performing various inspections, audits and checks to support manufacturing in ensuring IFA quality processes are followed and products meet customer specifications.
Essential Functions:
Maintain safety standards for all in the area
1st point of contact for quality issues identified in assigned area of the assembly process
Hold and/or stop shipments if product does not conform to IFA quality standards and customer requirements
Override any decision made to ship non-conforming products
Support and/or conduct the internal operations of parts inspection, process and product audits
Identify and initiate containment and communication actions for quality issues that meet established escalation criteria
Ensure proper labeling, segregation and handling of non-conforming material in assembly process
Utilize SAP to record data related to scrap and rework notifications for assigned area
Complete accurate production quality end of shift reports daily for assigned area of responsibility
Communicate information related to safety, quality, non-conforming products, production and scrap to incoming Quality Associate and/or Coordinator
Completes proper documentation and archiving of control forms
Work with quality leadership, logistics and production to improve in-line processes and containment procedures with an emphasis on reduction of non-conformant material
Works together with Quality Management to obtain/maintain an ISO IEC 17025 compliant quality management system as well as other quality requirements related to manufacturing processes
Complies with IATF 16949, ISO 14001, and customer requirements
Complies with organizational policies and procedures
Support and maintain good housekeeping principles using lean manufacturing tools such as 5S
Performs other duties as assigned
Education:
Associates degree in a technical or related field or a combination of education and experience
Experience
Minimum of 2 years of manufacturing experience in a production or quality capacity
Skills:
Advanced knowledge of metric measurement system
Understanding of industrial machines and gauges (various machines/equipment)
Familiarity with lean principles including 5S
Basic knowledge of blue prints
Knowledge of both metric and English measurement systems
Knowledge of Microsoft Office (ie. Excel, Outlook) computer software applications
Previous experience utilizing an ERP (preferably SAP)
Ability to read and write English
Ability to communicate effectively both written and oral with all levels within the organization
Ability to collaborate with various departments to achieve shared goals
Ability to understand and follow work instructions
Ability to read, interpret and use a PFMEA, Control Plan and/or product inspection plan
Ability to work outside of scheduled shift to include a rotating week schedule as part of the in-line quality team
Understand the consequences of non-conformances to the customer
Understanding of IRNA Quality Management System (QMS) as applicable to assign area of responsibility
Understand the relevance and importance of their activities and how they contribute to achieving quality objectives (UNIVERSAL per IATF 16949)
Understanding of ISO 14001/ISO 45001
Physical Requirements:
Must be able to walk/move about a 500,000 sq ft manufacturing facility: 100% of the time
Must be able to stand/walk/move about specific work area: 90% of the time
Must be able to bend/reach/twist/stoop: 70% of the time
Must be able to lift up to 40lbs on a frequent basis: 40% of the time
Must be able to lift over 40lbs on an infrequent basis: 15% of the time
Must be able to sit at a work station: 0% of the time
Must be able to work and operate a computer terminal: 80% of the time
Vision is required to analyze and process work; and to work on computer terminal/machine centers, etc
Hearing is essential for safety reasons; and to communicate with employees, supervisors, managers, vendors, suppliers and customers via conversation, group meetings, and/or phone conferences
Must be able to work any shift as required including overtime as neededShow more
Title: 2ND SHIFT QA TECHNICIAN- GROUND BEEF
Company: JBS USA
Location: Souderton, PA
