Overview
Quality Analyst Associate- Early Career Jobs in Palo Alto, CA at Lockheed Martin
Established in Malmö, Sweden in 1919, Bona is a family-owned company that has been a trusted name in floor care for over a century. We have a global footprint and provide products and systems for installing, renovating, and maintaining floors. We are passionate about delivering solutions that keep floors beautiful and functional year after year and help protect the environment.
Our products are of premium quality and are certified by a variety of international and national environmental organizations. With the most durable finishes in the industry and the only company to offer a full system of sustainable products for floor care and maintenance, we empower all our customers to achieve the best possible results for their floors.
POSITION PURPOSE
This Quality Assurance Specialist is responsible for the day-to-day Quality Assurance function at Bona’s distribution center. Responsibilities include process auditing, inspection of finished goods, and auditing completed orders to ensure timely and accurate completion of warehouse tasks. This position will work closely with all functional departments in the distribution center to achieve division objectives, while maintaining a focus on customer service, product quality, and inventory accuracy. This Quality Assurance Specialist will demonstrate excellent analytical, communication, and organizational skills, high accuracy, and attention to detail and will also contribute to a positive team atmosphere and apply policies and guidelines in a fair and consistent manner.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS AND JOB DUTIES
QUALIFICATION AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
High school diploma and/or equivalent work experience; some college education is preferred
1+ year of quality auditing or inventory control experience
Experience in warehouse/distribution management and inventory accuracy
Forklift experience is preferred
Must have experience warehousing finished goods and raw materials
Working knowledge of Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and warehouse management concepts
Must demonstrate effective verbal and written communication and organizational skills, strong analytical skills with attention to details, and be able to influence individuals to achieve results
Extensive working knowledge of PC functions and Microsoft Office programs including Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel
JOB DUTIES:
Perform random, in-process auditing designated by the Quality Manager and assist with follow-up on quality-related problems.
Inspect finished products, products being processed, incoming materials, parts, and assemblies, test products to ensure conformance to company standards, and ensure corrective action is being taken on failed inspections.
Research, resolve, and communicate problems to management and assist coworkers in solving problems.
Investigate errors to determine root cause and recommend corrective actions.
Document audit findings and records in Microsoft Excel.
Drive strict adherences to Standard Operating Procedures.
Keep the warehouse clean and adhere to the 5’S Housekeeping Standards
Bring ideas to management and be able to implement necessary process improvements.
Back-up and support team members during absences and/or heavy volume times.
Develop mutually beneficial, respectful, and effective relationships with peers to ensure seamless coordination between departments, maximize synergy, and maintain a shared vision, strategy, and focus.
Able and willing to work necessary hours to meet all project deadlines; travel when necessary.
Other Duties – Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Must be able to remain in a stationary position 25% of the time.
Must be able to bend, climb stairs, and continuously stand or walk 75% of the time.
Must be able to move within the office and plant to reach file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
Must be able to use dexterity to handle small safety equipment and/or hazardous material.
Must be able to lift and carry 15-25 pounds and frequently move equipment weighing up to 40 pounds.
Must be able to communicate effectively by listening and in both written and verbal forms.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Generally, works in a manufacturing environment but is also required to perform job duties in a typical office setting.
This position regularly requires large amounts of time to be spent using manufacturing equipment, which generally entails regular and repetitive motions along with exposure to loud noises. All safety procedures should be adhered to in these situations.
This position also requires some amount of time to be spent using computer equipment, which entails regular and repetitive motions.
Will regularly be exposed to fumes, airborne particles, or chemicals. All safety procedures should be adhered to in each of these situations.
Subject to working near moving parts of heavy machinery and high voltage equipment where use of appropriate safety equipment is required.
Work includes indoor and outdoor environment during possible adverse weather conditions.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Compensation Range: $20.00 to $23.00 per hour
Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience, and may fall outside of the range provided. Bona offers a competitive total rewards package including 401k with employer match, Open PTO, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, career advancement opportunities, and a broad range of other benefits. Learn more about our open positions and employee benefits at https://www.bona.com/en-us/about-bona/work-with-us/
Bona 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.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 – $23.00 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 40 per week
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Referral program
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Day shift
Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
Are you willing to undergo a background check and drug screen, in accordance with local law/regulations?
Experience:
Distribution center: 1 year (Required)
Quality assurance: 1 year (Required)
Shift availability:
Night Shift (Required)
Ability to Commute:
Monroe, NC 28110 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Title: Quality Analyst Associate- Early Career
Company: Lockheed Martin
Location: Palo Alto, CA
