Woodstream Corporation · 2 hours ago
Quality Batching Technician
Lititz, PA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelWoodstream Corporation is the largest independent pest & animal control platform in North America, and they are seeking a Quality Batching Technician for their 3rd shift at the Lititz manufacturing plant. The role involves planning, executing, and documenting quality inspection rounds, assisting in batch preparation, and supporting quality studies and corrective actions to ensure product quality.
Consumer GoodsE-CommerceManufacturingRetail
No H1B
Responsibilities
Plan, execute & document results of 2-4 Quality Inspection rounds per shift across all operating work centers
Assist in raw material, work-in-process batch preparation, finished product batching, and finished product sample collection and testing
Complete & document results of shift testing to include but not limited to tensile, roundness and force testing, wire diameter checks, hanging weight tests, ingredient weigh-up and dispensing
Document non-conforming material, calculate/perform rational AQL assessments to disposition nonconforming material will be maximizing throughput and minimizing overall mfg costs
Support & execute in process quality studies of new and existing materials, AQL’s, analyzing data, database maintenance, statistical analysis, and identifying/implementing corrective actions
Develop/support/establish/document raw material and work in process standards/specifications to improve the mfg operator experience and autonomy
Actively use 5 Why process to understand root causes of production issues with Raw material, work in process or finish goods and develop/implement sustainable corrective actions using statistical methods to confirm improvements
Assist in the design, execution, data gathering & analysis of product trials and experiments, Maintain 5S in the QA lab
Regular attendance and punctuality required to support the needs of the mfg. business and cross shift meetings
Maintain a flexible work schedule between shifts to periodically cover for peer vacations, PTO etc. while supporting the mfg business needs to have a Quality Inspector on site
Support evaluation of new and existing processes and raw materials
Work with QC inspector as needed to review supplier COA’s and disposition of raw materials
Document all non-conforming material and shift reports prior to completing your shift
Proactively share/convey succinctly and comprehensively your shift results verbally and in written form (shift reports, NCR’s etc.) the following but not limited to findings, audits, procedural breakdowns, improvements implemented to your peers and others via cross shift mtgs, published shift reports and data records
Actively seek/record/act on quality problems, Quality and Safety STOP actions, inefficient mfg methods/processes, unsafe conditions/behaviors, measurement devices out of Calibration, out of spec conditions etc
Actively use the ERP system to access PN standard cost
Understand and actively use Sophos to access PN & Assembly drawings to ID metrics causing nonconforming material
Interact as needed with Purchasing and Suppliers on quality issues and on a regular basis
Communicate with engineering personnel to develop raw material and in-process specs
Actively design/develop inspection and test procedures for the quality team, mfg team, others
Calibrate measuring devices and ensure measuring devices are calibrated as needed
Train operators, inspectors and other personnel performing in process inspections and testing and data acquisition
Maintain logs and assure material traceability to lots
Conduct studies, analyze data and write concise reports
Present quality issues and data analysis in a concise manner to engineering personnel to arrive at best practice solutions
Ability to solve quality problems based on gathering information and data to implement a good practice/method or control to prevent in the future
Works with some hazardous materials, requiring specialized PPE including respiratory protection
Follow all EHS regulations, policies, programs and Tool Box Talks
Actively support the Safety and Quality STOP programs by submitting monthly STOP card requirements
Completes all Quality, EHS and HR training classes on time
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Plan, execute & document results of 2-4 Quality Inspection rounds per shift across all operating work centers
Assist in raw material, work-in-process batch preparation, finished product batching, and finished product sample collection and testing
Complete & document results of shift testing to include but not limited to tensile, roundness and force testing, wire diameter checks, hanging weight tests, ingredient weigh-up and dispensing
Document non-conforming material, calculate/perform rational AQL assessments to disposition nonconforming material will be maximizing throughput and minimizing overall mfg costs
Support & execute in process quality studies of new and existing materials, AQL's, analyzing data, database maintenance, statistical analysis, and identifying/implementing corrective actions
Develop/support/establish/document raw material and work in process standards/specifications to improve the mfg operator experience and autonomy
Actively use 5 Why process to understand root causes of production issues with Raw material, work in process or finish goods and develop/implement sustainable corrective actions using statistical methods to confirm improvements
Assist in the design, execution, data gathering & analysis of product trials and experiments, Maintain 5S in the QA lab
Regular attendance and punctuality required to support the needs of the mfg. business and cross shift meetings
Maintain a flexible work schedule between shifts to periodically cover for peer vacations, PTO etc. while supporting the mfg business needs to have a Quality Inspector on site
Support evaluation of new and existing processes and raw materials
Work with QC inspector as needed to review supplier COA's and disposition of raw materials
Document all non-conforming material and shift reports prior to completing your shift
Proactively share/convey succinctly and comprehensively your shift results verbally and in written form (shift reports, NCR's etc.) the following but not limited to findings, audits, procedural breakdowns, improvements implemented to your peers and others via cross shift mtgs, published shift reports and data records
Actively seek/record/act on quality problems, Quality and Safety STOP actions, inefficient mfg methods/processes, unsafe conditions/behaviors, measurement devices out of Calibration, out of spec conditions etc
Actively use the ERP system to access PN standard cost
Understand and actively use Sophos to access PN & Assembly drawings to ID metrics causing nonconforming material
Interact as needed with Purchasing and Suppliers on quality issues and on a regular basis
Communicate with engineering personnel to develop raw material and in-process specs
Actively design/develop inspection and test procedures for the quality team, mfg team, others
Calibrate measuring devices and ensure measuring devices are calibrated as needed
Train operators, inspectors and other personnel performing in process inspections and testing and data acquisition
Maintain logs and assure material traceability to lots
Conduct studies, analyze data and write concise reports
Present quality issues and data analysis in a concise manner to engineering personnel to arrive at best practice solutions
Ability to solve quality problems based on gathering information and data to implement a good practice/method or control to prevent in the future
Works with some hazardous materials, requiring specialized PPE including respiratory protection
Follow all EHS regulations, policies, programs and Tool Box Talks
Actively support the Safety and Quality STOP programs by submitting monthly STOP card requirements
Completes all Quality, EHS and HR training classes on time
Performs other duties as assigned
Benefits
401k with Company Match, eligible on First Day of Employment
Health, Dental & Vision Insurance Effective on First Day of Employment
Access to Company Paid Penn Medicine Health Clinics
Company General Bonus Program
Company Paid Parental Leave
Adoption Assistance
Company Paid Basic Life & Disability Insurance
Accident, Critical Illness, & Hospital Insurance Options
Company Paid ID Theft
Legal Assistance Plan Options
Paid Vacation and Holidays
Pet Insurance
Company
Woodstream Corporation
Woodstream Corporation manufactures and markets rodent and pest control products.
Founded in 1830
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Miguel Nistal
President & CEO
Manuel Maza
Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President
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