Quality Auditor I

Job Description

Job Summary :

The Quality Auditor I is responsible for protecting our customers and the Fiberon brand by ensuring that only compliant materials enter and leave the manufacturing process. This position performs in-process and finished product inspections; conducts testing and audits; maintains quality records; and participates in continuous improvement initiatives.

The Quality Auditor I works closely with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Quality teams to ensure products meet all specifications and quality requirements while driving customer satisfaction and operational excellence

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include, but not limited to the following:

• Perform incoming, in-process, and finished product inspections to verify compliance with specifications, procedures, and quality standards.
• Obtain, prepare, and test samples according to established sampling plans and testing requirements, including sample preparation using equipment such as miter saws, table saws, drill presses, and planers
• Conduct routine quality testing, audits, and verification activities, accurately documenting and communicating results to appropriate personnel.

• Operate measurement and testing equipment to assess product performance and conformity
• Identify, document, contain, and support disposition of nonconforming materials and products

• Maintain accurate test records, inspection results, and quality data within required databases.
• Support manufacturing operations by monitoring product quality and providing timely feedback on quality concerns and trends
• Support incoming material inspections and other quality-related activities as required
• Other duties may be assigned.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities

• Must work overtime, holidays and weekends as scheduled.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

• Basic metrology and measurement equipment knowledge.
• Competent in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel.
• Must have basic math skills
• Reasonable interpersonal and communication skills
• Able to work as a team member with a diverse workforce
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to distinguish shades of color and patterns accurately.
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts in a manufacturing environment.

Education/Experience:

• High school diploma or GED
• Must pass the Quality Skills test
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively.
• Industrial manufacturing experience preferred
• Experience with Quality Management Systems preferred
• Previous quality inspection, testing, or auditing experience preferred
• ASQ Certified Quality Technician (CQT) certification 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.

Must be able to stand, stoop, bend, walk and lift objects up to 50 pounds throughout a 12-hour shift.

Ability to operate table saw, miter saw, drill press and planer.

Ability to wear required PPE as safety glasses, hearing protection, bump cap, high-vis clothing, steel-toe or composite footwear, and other required safety equipment

Ability to read printed data from reports, as well as computer screen.

Ability to Enter data into quality databases and reporting systems.

Must be able to communicate easily by phone and email.

Must be able to see different shades of color and patterns.

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 duties of this Job, the employee is often exposed to hot and wet and/or humid conditions; occasionally moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Additional Information

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Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. is an industry-leading home, security and digital products company. We’re focused on exciting opportunities within the home, security and commercial building markets. Our driving purpose is to elevate every life by transforming spaces into havens. We believe our work and our brands can have incredibly positive impacts for not just our business and shareholders, but for people and the planet, too.

At Fortune Brands, we’re building something big. We’re advancing exciting innovations in all of our products and processes. We’re delivering trust, dependability, sustainability, and style. To make it all happen, we’ve transformed our workplace into an environment where smart, ambitious people have the support to reach their fullest potential.

When you join Fortune Brands, you become part of a high-performing team empowered to think big, learn fast and make bold decisions. We support an inclusive culture where everyone is encouraged be their authentic selves, and where our differences and unique perspectives are a key strength.

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Fortune Brands believes in fair and equitable pay. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is Hiring Pay Range: USD - USD. Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range, or be above or below the range, based on factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, professional achievement, business need, and location. In addition to base salary, employees will participate in either an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role-based sales incentive plan.

At Fortune Brands, we support the overall health and wellness of our associates by offering comprehensive, competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates’ unique needs. This includes robust health plans, a market-leading 401(k) program with a company contribution, product discounts, flexible time off benefits, adoption benefits, and more. We offer numerous ERGs (Employee Resource Groups) to foster a sense of belonging for all associates.

Fortune Brands is built on industry-leading brands and innovation within the high-growth categories of water, outdoors and security. The Company makes innovative products for residential and commercial environments, with a growing focus on digital solutions and products that add luxury, contribute to safety and enhance sustainability. To learn more, visit our website at fbin.com .

Equal Employment Opportunity

Fortune Brands is an equal opportunity employer. Fortune Brands evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability/handicap status, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Reasonable Accommodations

Fortune Brands is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please contact us at View email address on us.fitly.work and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.

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