Job Description

Jamco Products Inc., a Myers Industries Company (NYSE: MYE), is the industry's largest manufacturer of industrial grade fully welded carts, trucks, tables, cabinets, platforms, workbenches, and more in steel & stainless steel. With over 500 models in 3,000 sizes, Jamco is sure to have something to fit the industrial transport or storage needs of each client. Jamco Products is located in South Beloit, Illinois and has distribution warehouses in IL, FL, & TX.

SHIFT: Monday – Friday 6:00am - 2:30pm

WAGE: $20.00+ DOE

Job Overview: The Quality Inspector’s duties include auditing finished product against the specification and work order and reporting any findings as directed.  Additionally audit duties may include, but not be limited to, product dimensional audits, production process compliance audits, molding process audits, and audits of received materials.  The person in this position must be motivated, team-oriented person with a strong level of attention to detail, possess the ability to understand and apply blueprint and specification requirements, be able to perform in a fast-paced and multi-tasking environment, have good problem-solving skills and a good technical aptitude. You have the responsibility as an employee at Jamco to make a good quality product to exceed our customer expectations. You have the authority and responsibility to initiate recommendations to resolve problems and continuously improve our Quality Management. Total Quality Management involves all employees at Jamco to be dedicated to participating in improving our processes, our products, and our culture. Quality products start and end with you! Take pride in your work by providing a clean & functioning product for our customers.

Duties and Responsibilities

Works safely to prevent on-the-job injuries by following Jamco policies and OSHA standards

Make skid move tags, create SMT for tag RTS

Verify posting errors at the end of each shift

Correct/Verify open batches, lead to verify

Tracking/Audit line closeouts and set-up

Visually audit parts on presses several times each shift. Must notify the supervisor or manager ASAP if issues are detected

Perform “First” Articles and Documentation. Must notify the supervisor or manager ASAP if issues are detected

Audit for any packing discrepancies. Must notify the supervisor or manager ASAP if issues are detected

As directed, audit dimensional attributes of product. Must notify the supervisor or manager ASAP if issues are detected

As directed, audit operators’ performance against standard work requirements. Must notify the supervisor or manager ASAP if issues are detected

As directed, audit/test incoming materials against company standards and specifications. Must notify the supervisor or manager ASAP if issues are detected

As directed, audit machine process parameters against approved process documents. Must notify the supervisor or manager ASAP if issues are detected

Accurately maintain records of all audit activities

Implement and maintain 6-S organization tools

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Flexible and adaptable to the demands and requirements of a fast-paced environment and changes in priorities

Detail-oriented and resourceful

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel)

Lean Manufacturing/Six Sigma qualification a plus

Excellent communication skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Education and Experience

High school diploma/GED

One to three months’ related experience and/or training; preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience

Computer proficiency (Word & Excel); required

Knowledge and understanding of the ISO procedures for inspection; required

Ability to read, understand and use calipers and other test and measuring equipment; required

6 months or more production experience; preferred

Ability to read and interpret documents, such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals

Ability to speak effectively to employees of organization

Ability to do two mathematical operations to arrive at the solution

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to walk, climb, or balance, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

Work Environment

The work environmental characteristics described herein are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is usually exposed to fumes or airborne particles.  The employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is regularly exposed to heat and cold and the risk of electric shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Myers Industries, Inc. is an equal opportunity at will employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation or national origin.