Quality Assurance Technician 1

A collective energy and ambition. A place where you can make a real difference.

We're a company that genuinely cares about our people, our products, our consumers and the environment.

Our unique, informal culture champions courage, determination and collaboration. Knowing we have an open and supportive team means each of us has the freedom to take responsibility and ownership. We have a shared passion to work hard, innovate and push boundaries.

United by the belief that when we strive for growth, anything is possible. While we might not be the largest company in our industry, we believe we can have the biggest impact because: Together We Have the Power to Win.

Quality Technician 1 -

Starting Pay Rate - $31.63/hr

Day Shift

What we're about:

• Innovation-We consistently generate new
• ideas, thinking outside the box while remaining strategically focused. We always think in terms of possibilities, not limitations.
• Collaboration-We rely on open and honest communication to develop productive working relationships within and across our business units and functions. The mutual respect we have for our colleagues enables us to challenge each other, leading to an even more cohesive team.
• Focus-We maintain a laser-like focus on our consumers. We will grow by leveraging consumer insights on all of our brands and will continue to be industry leaders.
• Entrepreneurialism-We pride ourselves on fostering this spirit where risk-taking and action is encouraged. We are extremely competitive externally, but not internally.

This highly visible position located at our Victorville, CA Facility.

What you'll do:

This position has overall responsibility for all facets of quality in a lean manufacturing and distribution environment. Support the packaging lines to ensure plant quality requirements are met while achieving maximum safety and line efficiency with minimal downtime.

Essential Functions:

• Responsible to always promote a safety culture and awareness within the plant and responsible for having a clear understanding and adhering to all corporate and plant quality procedures, methodology, and terminology as they apply to production.
• Maintain adherence to C & D Control Plan including quality checks for testing frequency, sampling plan and product compliance. Execution of Quality Control Methods for line inspection & batch testing. Liquid changeover compliance and line startups.
• Participation in quality control and quality audits for packaging lines.
• Adherence and execution of quality procedures that include handling customer complaints and control of non-conformances (out of specification material and/or product).
• Using lab equipment, perform basic chemical testing such as viscosity, specific gravity, pH measurement, solids, color/odor check, etc.
• Learn and utilize basic statistical quality/process control application.
• Responsible for collection of quality inspection records from packaging lines and maintaining records files.
• Evaluate quality data and plant process capabilities. Suggest opportunities for continuous improvement and areas for specification change where applicable.
• Incorporate principles of lean manufacturing such as 5S, key TPS elements, etc.
• Daily data input in computer as department requires for both lab-data and quality data.
• Ability to work overtime and weekends as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Support and adhere to all plant safety policies and procedures always.
• Adhere to safety procedures and wear appropriate PPE.

What you'll need:

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent.
• Associate degree preferred.

• Minimum 2 years industry experience working as a quality inspector or technician in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, preferably in consumer-packaged goods.
• Strong computer skills (SAP, WMS, Agile, Minitab, and MS Office Suite).
• In-depth knowledge of production operation, including equipment, materials, workflow, etc.
• In-depth knowledge of laboratory operation, including sample collection, use of laboratory equipment and instruments, safe handling of chemicals, etc.

• Excellent interpersonal skills - ability to build positive relationships at all levels of the organization.
• Excellent communication skills - ability to communicate clearly and concisely in multiple media such as verbal, written, etc.
• Excellent organizational/time management skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize work assignments in a fast-paced, dynamic, production driven work environment.
• Solid critical thinking skills and ability to create new, innovative ways to handle situations.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills, and computer literacy.
• Strong computer skills (SAP, WMS, Agile, Minitab, and MS Office Suite).
• Strong knowledge of production operation, including equipment, materials, workflow, etc.
• Must be able to read & understand materials & products specifications in English. Upon training, must be able to work with measuring equipment such as calipers, gauges etc.
• Ability to take and follow directions.
• Flexibility to work extended hours including evenings and weekends.

What we'll offer:

• Competitive salary including annual bonus & Stock Incentive Program
• Comprehensive benefits package along with generous 401K
• Career ownership & development
• Diversity & Sustainability

Physical Requirements:

EXPOSURE TO: Moving machinery, hot surface/tools, concrete surface, repetitive motion, Noise, chemical fumes, heat/cold, slippery surface, chemicals.

EQUIPMENT USED: Step stool/ladder, power hand tools, power machinery, steel toe shoes, computer, box cutter, hearing protection, gloves.

MAJOR PHYSICAL TASKS:

• Good physical condition that can lift 50 lbs. safely.
• Work routinely requires climbing, bending, kneeling, and crouching.
• Work involves walking, talking, using hands to handle, feel or operate controls, and reaching with hands and arms.

Activities:

Frequently (34-66% of time) will have to lift/carry 10 lbs. or less, kneel, reach above shoulder, reach outward, sitting, standing, use of foot pedals, repetitive motion of arms & shoulders, type.

Occasionally (1-33% of time) will have to lift/carry 11-60 lbs. or greater, push/pull 12-100 lbs., bend, climb, crouch.

Continuously (67-100% of time) will have to walk.

Church & Dwight Co. Inc., a $5 billion company, was founded in 1846 and is headquartered in Ewing, New Jersey. We are one of the fastest growing Consumer Packaged Goods companies and as a testament to our performance; the company was added to the S&P 500 in 2016. Church & Dwight is a leader in the Household Consumer Products and Personal Care industry, with such brands as ARM & HAMMER, Trojan, First Response, Nair, Spinbrush, Oxi Clean, Vitafusion, Orajel, Batiste and more.

Drug Free Workplace:

All applicants who have received an offer of employment, as a condition of employment, are subject to our pre-employment drug testing process. The pre-employment testing procedure consists of a 6 panel urine sample test. Positive results will result in the withdrawal of the offer of employment immediately and the applicant will no longer be considered for employment.

Church & Dwight Co., Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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Church & Dwight is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

For more information on our company, our brands and our culture visit us at http://www.churchdwight.com/