Quality Control Apprentice

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

POSITION SUMMARY

The Quality Control Apprentice supports the functions of quality in the day-to-day factory floor activities and issues with customers and suppliers. The QC Apprentice follows defined methods to measure the tolerances of the product, while operating test machinery and collecting data.

* This is an apprenticeship position .

It is designed to take you at least 3 years without any previous experience. You can receive 6 months credit for every 2 years of qualifying experience at company discretion.

You will be hired at the beginning step. After a six-month probation period, you will go to step 2A. After 6 months working at 2A, you will go to 2B with a satisfactory evaluation. After 12 months working at 2B, you will go to 2C with a satisfactory evaluation. After 12 months working at 2C, you will be qualified to take a test to progress to Quality Assurance Technician if there is a vacancy. You must work at least 12 months at Step 2C. After reaching 2C, your evaluation will be held annually every September.

Any Leave Without Pay greater than two weeks at any step will be added to the time worked at that step to qualify to progress to the next step. These two weeks also factor in Treaty Rights Leave for Squaxin Island Tribal Members.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

1. Collects finished goods samples in accordance with the schedule.

2. Collects and tests raw tobacco samples for moisture analysis prior to the product run.

3. Inspects incoming Raw Materials.

4. Documents and records all sample results.

5. Communicates and documents all quality issues with Production Manager

6. Assists in the maintenance of regulatory and compliance documents.

7. Inspects production lines to approve changeover.

8. Ensures work orders are properly completed by production staff.

9. Assists with development of new procedures to increase efficiency.

10. Attends and/or facilitates all mandatory meetings and training.

11. Maintains confidentiality at all times.

12. Maintains awareness and sensitivity to Native American Culture.

13. Performs other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

? This position does not have any supervisory responsibilities.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

? Knowledge of general manufacturing/warehouse activities.

? Knowledge of quality assurance programs.

? Familiarization with Quality Control acronyms and language a must.

? Reliable, responsible, and dependable in attendance and work tasks.

? Ability to follow instructions and respond to management direction.

? Ability to communicate with others to convey information accurately.

? Ability to prioritize and plan work activities and meet challenges with resourcefulness.

? Ability to treat others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position.

? Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

? Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

? Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

? Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

? Ability to interpret Quality results as produced by testing equipment and make reasonable decisions off information required.

COMPUTER SKILLS

? Microsoft Office, to include excel or data spreadsheets.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Education Required: High School Diploma or GED

Education Preferred: N/A

Experience: One year of related experience in quality control or similar field.

A combination of education and experience may be considered as a substitute for a degree requirement.

Certificates & Licenses: Washington State driver’s license; QC certifications preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the essential functions of this position, employees will be required to:

? Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel, and to talk and hear; frequently required to walk, sit, reach with hands and arms.

? Occasionally required to stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, taste, or smell.

? Frequently be required to lift up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.

? This position also requires close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less), peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed in a given point), and depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships).

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the essential functions of this position, employees may be exposed to the following conditions:

? Consistently be exposed to warehouse conditions.

? The noise level for this position is generally moderate.

Other Requirements: Must be able to pass a criminal background check and follow the drug policy.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Disclaimer

The Company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the Company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the Company may deem appropriate. Your signature below signifies that you understand the duties, expectations, and contents of this job description.

Preference for Squaxin Indian Tribal members is in effect for this position. The successful candidate will be required to follow the Squaxin Island Tribe’s drug policies.

This position falls under the Skookum Creek Tobacco Company’s Regular Treaty Rights LWOP Policy for Squaxin Island Tribal members. There will be no Treaty Rights Leave Without Pay for Squaxin Island Tribal Members during their probationary period without preapproval.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Education Required: High School Diploma or GED

Education Preferred: N/A

Experience: One year of related experience in quality control or similar field.

A combination of education and experience may be considered as a substitute for a degree requirement.

Certificates & Licenses: Washington State driver’s license; QC certifications preferred.