Quality Technician I

Req ID: 5285

Job Category: Manufacturing / Truck Driver

Location:

Moreno Valley, CA, US, 92553

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Compensation:

$21/HR - $25/HR

What You'll Do:

• Provide technical quality support for multi-shift, high volume production facility. Support building a customer focused quality culture through data collection, process monitoring, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation.

• Foster a safety culture and the implementation of safety policies and training in compliance with the company safety program and OSHA regulations to eliminate work related injuries.

• Perform audits of the quality management system; perform process and product audits

• Lead root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions

• Maintain line quality metrics and dashboard and participate in quality reviews

• Monitor and review CTQ / SPC / Error Proofing Controls at every level

• Collect, analyze, and report data and participate in improvement projects

• Assist with training the plant associates in the QMS and TQM principles

• Review and report supplier quality issues; review/manage/escalate supplier RCA/corrective actions.

• Participate in plant trials, write reports and generate improvement ideas

• Support the overall continual improvement of quality effort for the site to drive increasing quality performance with the customer

• Participate and support SSB corporate quality initiatives

How You'll Do It:

• Process Control (SPC, Error Proofing, Monitoring, Process Improvement)

• Knowledge of basic measuring tools (Caliper, tape measurer, carpenter’s square)

• Root cause analysis (5 Why analysis, cause and effect diagrams)

• Auditing (execution, reporting, corrective action)

• Organized and Logical/Process Thinking

• Strong communicator (written, verbal, presentation)

• Results oriented/Sense of Urgency

• 85% Walking/standing in manufacturing plant and warehouse distribution environment

• 15% sedentary A work pace that maintains integrity of make-to-order system is required. 

• Safety-focused, fast-paced manufacturing plant engaged in Lean Manufacturing/Continuous Improvement.  Work environment includes a clean and safe work area and exposure to high noise decibels, hot raw materials, fire-retardant materials, and limited chemicals.  Personal Protective Equipment is required to be worn for any hazards and is supplied by the company. 

Experience/Education

Required:

• HS diploma or GED

• One to three years in manufacturing

• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point)

• Must be able to read, write, and speak English

• Must be at least 18 years or older

Preferred:

• Associates degree in Manufacturing, Quality, Statistics, Engineering, Business or other

• One year in a Quality role

• Lean training / certification

• Certified Six Sigma Yellow Belt

Employees are required to comply with COVID policies established by a vendor or customer.

It is our policy to abide by all federal, state, and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination, with respect to all terms and conditions of employment, based solely on a person’s race, color, religious creed/religion, sex (including sexual orientation, or gender identity), pregnancy, childbirth or other related medical conditions, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, disability, age, military status, or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, gender (including sex stereotyping or expression), genetic information (including family medical history), or any other protected status except where a reasonable, bona fide occupational qualification exists.

SSB will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees who need them, as required by law.

The hiring salary range for this position applies to where legally required, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable, as otherwise dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Nearest Major Market: Riverside

Nearest Secondary Market: Los Angeles