Job Description

Job Location: Clinton TN - Clinton, TN 37716
Position Type: Full TimeEducation
Level: High School Diploma or Equivalent
Salary Range: $22.00
Travel Percentage: NoneJob Title:   Quality Associate I
FLSA Status: Hourly

Grade: 11
Job Purpose Statement:
Quality Associate I position is responsible to support the production processes to ensure only acceptable products are released for shipment or use. The production process supported can change as business demands change. A high attention to detail and ability to do repetitive tasks with precision is required.

Summary of Responsibility:
- Inspect products for all defects using standard procedures and specifications.
- Make repairs to product to restore them to cosmetic standards.
- Perform routine checks or audits as assigned.
- Apply labels or identification as needed.
- Mark Defects as required.
- Communicate any non-conformance to production and quality.
- Keep the workplace clean and orderly.
- Achieve inspection rates as assigned to maintain assigned targets.
- Interact with production associates to address any issues and prevent non-conformances
- Handle product and organize as assigned.
- Mix production supplies as required to specified recipes.
- Interface with computer software and testing equipment to document information as needed.
- Complete calibration, diagnostic and repair work on machinery to maintain uptime or recover from any downtime events.
- Perform other work as directed by Supervision.

QualificationsEducation, Experience and Skills Required:
- High School diploma or GED required
- Minimum of 1 year in a manufacturing/distribution operation preferred
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while meeting production and quality goals
- Ability to obtain and maintain a valid forklift or equipment license as needed or required
- Must read, write and communicate in English
Ergonomic & Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to meet the Ergonomic as well as the Physical Base Score for this position.
- Standing or Walking up to 90% of the day
- Lift / Carry 25lb constantly, up to 100lb occasionally
- Push / Pull 50lb constantly, up to 150lb occasionally
- Grasp 75lb
- Pinch 15lb
- Lift bulky objects
- Any lifting over 70 lbs. must be completed with assistance i.e. mechanical or individual.
- Full range of motion required:  Cervical, Shoulders, Elbow, Wrist, Fingers, Hands, Truck Twist, and Feet.
- Ability to wear PPE as required
- Working Conditions may include: moderate noise, moving mechanical parts, static shock, high temperatures. Elevated work surfaces, odors, dust