Job description

Title: Quality Technician

Reports to: Vice President of Quality, or designee

FLSA: Non Exempt

Location(s): Fair Bluff, NC

Department: 600

Direct Reports: None

Summary:

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*This position requires the flexibility to work 40+ hours per week and weekends as required. This position reports directly to the Vice President of Quality or designee.

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Primary Job Responsibilities:*

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

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Follow all safety requirements.

• Generate Quality Notifications in the PLP Intranet

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Conducts product inspection and testing to ensure compliance with applicable standards. Works with production personnel in maintaining a path of continual improvement in products and services supplied to our customers.

• Maintain good housekeeping in lab and lab areas.

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Conducts inspection and testing as prescribed in the PLP Quality Manual:

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Perform Density, Melt Index/HLMI, and Ash tests on all incoming products.

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Conduct in-process inspections for pipe extrusion a minimum of 2x per shift

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Verify accuracy of silo pack logs. (NGD)

• Verify pipe dimensions on samples submitted for final inspection
• Perform Quick Burst and Ring Tensile, within capabilities of lab equipment.
• Inspect finished product and mark appropriately for identification of acceptance status.

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Job Skills:*

This position should possess the following skills/knowledge:

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Leadership, professionalism, organizational and communication skills

• Experience with MSWord and MSExcel

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Strong focus on safety, quality customer service and productivity

• Ability to operate a forklift

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Educational Requirements:*

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High School Diploma or equivalent

• Strong math skills

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Preferred Experience:*

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1-2 years’ experience

• Previous customer service and/or warehouse experience

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*Physical Requirements:

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Ability to lift 75 pounds

• Ability to verbally communicate with other employees

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Ability to perform physical labor for extended periods of time in temperature extremes

• Ability to use hands, arms and legs to physically handle and transport finished goods

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Position requires full range of body motion including twisting, bending, reaching, squatting and ability to mount/dismount industrial equipment and vehicles

• Ability to speak, read and write fluently in the English language
• Must be able to withstand extreme weather conditions (especially heat)

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Must be able to work weekends

• Ability to operate a forklift

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Must have reliable transportation to/from work

• Must be punctual to work

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Benefits:*

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Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage for employee, spouse and/or family (free to employee).

• Short-Term insurance available.
• Long-Term Disability Insurance – coverage paid by company.

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Basic Life Insurance Coverage - $25,000, paid by company

• Supplemental Coverage – accident, hospital, and critical illness.

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Voluntary Life Insurance Coverage – employee, spouse and/or child(ren).

• 40 hours of PTO after six months of service.

• Matching 401k or Roth 401k Retirement Plan – 50% company match up to 4%, fully vested after 4 years.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour

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