Quality Assurance Technician

Quality TechnicianEFP, LLC, La Vergne, TN1st Shift: 6:30 am to 3:00 pmStarting at $22 - $25 / hourReporting to the Director of Quality, the Quality Technician is responsible for supporting and maintaining product quality throughout the manufacturing process to ensure that all materials, components, and finished products meet established customer specifications, engineering and design requirements, internal quality standards, and applicable regulatory and quality system requirements. This position performs a variety of quality assurance and quality control activities, including incoming and outgoing inspections, in-process inspections, first-piece approvals, dock audits, material disposition support, and the identification and documentation of nonconforming materials and products.Duties & Essential Job FunctionsShipping / receiving inspectionAssist with PPAP processDock auditsSort damaged material and repack if necessaryTrack scrap from areaMaintain MRB areaPerform ISO9001 auditsAssist with production as neededMaintain 5S activitiesPerforms other duties assignedReports to Director of QualityAssist in creating Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's)Conduct first piece approval auditsAll other duties as assignedRequired QualificationsHigh school diploma or G.E.D. equivalentStrong knowledge of PPAP for manufacturing processesBasic computer skills including Microsoft OfficeMust be able to read a ruler, tape measure and other measuring devicesAbility to effectively communicate in English (Read, write and speak)Two years of prior quality control experience preferredISO9001 certified auditor (preferred)Detail oriented/organizedPhysical RequirementsAbility to stand or walk for extended periods of timeOccasional squatting, kneeling, bending and stoopingLifting, carrying, pulling and pushing up to 40lbsCompany OverviewAn industry leader in providing practical solutions to foam molding and fabrication, EFP has a diversified product offering and serves the pharmaceutical, biotech, medical, automotive, recreational vehicle, appliance, plumbing, consumer goods, and building and construction industries. The company is headquartered in Elkhart, Indiana and has manufacturing locations in Elkhart, Indiana, Evansville, Indiana, Decatur, Alabama, La Vergne, Tennessee, Casa Grande, Arizona, and Bishopville, South Carolina.For more than 30 years, EFP LLC has been owned by J.B. Poindexter & Co., Inc., a privately held, diversified manufacturing company with operating subsidiaries throughout North America. In addition to expanded foam products, these companies produce commercial van bodies, step vans, funeral coaches, limousines, pick-up truck bed enclosures and tonneau covers, and precision machined components. The size and strength of the Poindexter companies provide EFP with leadership and resources to stay on the leading edge in today's marketplace. Because of this, EFP can provide our customers with groundbreaking packaging and component solutions.EFP offers a competitive wage and comprehensive benefits. EFP's benefits package includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life, STD, LTD, FSA, HSA, 401(k) Plan with company contributions and others. We celebrate 10 paid holidays each year (starting day one) and our Team Member's enjoy accrued PTO in addition to their vacation time.EFP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.