Kelly Services is actively recruiting for a Associate Quality Technician (Night Shift 7 pm - 7 am on a 2-2-3 schedule) for a Long Term Contract opportunity in Ringwood, IL.

Hourly pay is $23-25 an hour depending on years of experience

Associate Quality Technician: Executes quality tasks and activities within a manufacturing environment, as defined in established procedures, to enable the business to profitably meet customer and product regulatory requirements related to the quality management system. Helps promote a customer-focused culture within the plant and enhances the front-line knowledge and accountability for quality. Requires established basic technical skills to perform a range of routine work activities using existing processes and methods.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Perform routine quality control testing in an accurate and timely manner.

• Accurately/neatly record all lab results in accordance with departmental procedures, including communication of results, problems, and priorities to Production and other affected parties.

• Maintain equipment and instruments in proper working order through conformance to acceptable maintenance, operating and calibration procedures and escalate problems as appropriate.

• Assist troubleshooting quality and plant process problems using root cause investigations, analytical testing, etc.

• Ensure product returns and non-conforming product are appropriately managed to prevent unintended use, including disposition.

• Support routine day-to-day implementation and maintenance tasks related to the plant quality system.

• Support plant-level management of change activities related to product quality.

• Monitor effectiveness of the plant's quality management system and support strategic improvement opportunities.

• Support product quality problem solving efforts through execution of data mining, traceability investigations and batch reviews.

• Ensure plant Operating Discipline systems, procedures and guidelines are improved and optimized to meet plant and business quality system requirements, as appropriate.

• Comply with all departmental procedures as well as site rules and safety requirements.

• Actively participate in EH&S training, safety meetings and EH&S projects and initiatives.

• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.

• Notify supervision of all injuries, illnesses, spills and other safety incidents immediately.

Additional Responsibilities:

• General Housekeeping, participation on LEAN projects, Paint activities etc.

• Maintain routine supplies in work area.

• Provide shift coverage as needed during personnel shortages.

• Other duties as requested by management.

Critical Success Factors (requirements):

• Must be self-motivated and able to work independently.

• Must be able to work 12-hour shifts (7pm-7am). Some rotation may be required.

• Must be available to work overtime as needed.

• Must be available to work holidays and weekends as needed.

• Must be able to understand and carry out instructions concerning standardized or non- standardized requirements, methods and procedures.

• Escalate issues, provide ideas for fixing the problem and be part of the solution.

• Must be able to understand and follow all plant safety and security rules and regulations.

• Must be able to recognize hazards and avoid creating hazards to himself/herself, fellow employees, the general public and the environment.

• Must have ability to do math calculations and read process instructions and material safety data sheets.

• Must be safety-minded and have good housekeeping habits.

• Must have sufficient judgment to ask questions when in doubt regarding procedures or instructions.

• Must actively work to improve the safety performance of fellow employees by giving and receiving feedback on safety.

Education/Certification/Experience Requirements:

• High school diploma, equivalent, plus laboratory, manufacturing or other related experience.

• Must be able to read, write, and verbally communicate in English.

• Must be able to calculate various measurements using basic math skills.

• Must be at least 18 years of age.

• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to manually lift and handle a nominal weight of 25kgs (55lbs).

• Have no known sensitivity or history of skin or respiratory allergies to dust, dirt, or chemicals to which there may be workplace exposure if an allergic reaction could create a safety or health hazard.

• Must be able to wear required protective clothing & equipment.

• Required to stand up to 50% of working day with frequent walking, intermittent stopping and bending while operating equipment, climb stairs and ladders.

If you feel you have the knowledge and expertise, apply today to connect with a Kelly professional who will work to enrich your life.

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Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly’s Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.