Quality Technician

General Responsibility – Will promote a quality culture through leadership and training in quality best practices.

Job Duties/Essential Functions –

• Support the Quality and Operations (OPEX) teams with quality best practices.
• Complete startup / last article inspections
• Audit / Inspect and report on in-process and manufactured products. (Finished Goods, NP Components and Supplied items).
• Make decisions on the acceptability/non-acceptability of manufactured/packaged products
• Use defect categories critical / major / minor to make sound business decisions
• Contain all non-conforming product(s) to the last known “acceptable inspection point”.
• Communicate non-conformance(s) and /or trending conditions to support teams.
• Interpret drawings, quality plans and control plans.
• Act as the “Voice of Quality” and facilitate solutions in “real time” with the cross functional team.
• Record inspection and audit results and communications on the Batch Record.
• Perform inspection activities reporting on process and product performance.
• Perform inspections of NP and FG product lots to defined AQL and sampling methods.
• Provide follow up and verification activities in support of corrective actions and/or process adjustments.
• Coach, train, and mentor the fundamentals of Quality to coworkers and cross functional team members.

Minimum Requirements –

• Physically able to bend, squat, twist, push/pull, reach & lift to 50 pounds
• Physically able to stand on feet for 12-hour shift
• Must be able to pass color vision test
• Need to have workplace flexibility and adapt to change regarding how and when work gets done to include hours and location.
• Minimum of (6) months working in a manufacturing or quality control environment         
• Must be self-motivated and be able to prioritize issues as they occur
• Must have accuracy, attention to detail, and organizational skills
• Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions with accuracy.
• Forklift certified (will train if not certified, need to be willing).
• Basic computer and math skills, including fractions and decimals required
• Proficient in the SAP and MATTEC systems
• Able to work well with others and be a team member
• Ability to use measurement equipment: micrometers, calipers, and dial indicators.
• Must be able to effectively communicate with others both verbally and in writing
• Must follow all safety procedures
• Must wear/ use all required PPE, to include, but not limited to, safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves (when cutting or moving pallets), proper footwear (as outlined in the employee handbook), etc.

Newell Brands (NASDAQ: NWL) is a leading global consumer goods company with a strong portfolio of well-known brands, including Rubbermaid, Sharpie, Graco, Coleman, Rubbermaid Commercial Products, Yankee Candle, Paper Mate, FoodSaver, Dymo, EXPO, Elmer’s, Oster, NUK, Spontex and Campingaz. We are focused on delighting consumers by lighting up everyday moments. Newell Brands and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers and comply with applicable employment laws. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled are encouraged to apply.