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Quality Control Inspector (Bellingham, WA)
Mt. Baker Products, Inc.
compensation:
$22.00-$24.00/hour
employment type:
full-time
experience level:
entry level
job title:
Quality Control Inspector
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PAY RATE: $22.00-$24.00/hour
SCHEDULE: Day Shift: Tue-Fri, 5:00am to 3:00pm; Overtime potential, including Saturdays, is expected.
JOB SUMMARY: Inspects and ensures quality standards for preproduction, in-process and finished plywood panels.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Perform daily glue viscosity testing and maintain glue records. Report daily results to supervisor.
• Become knowledgeable of material core types and hardwood species/veneer cuts.
• Become knowledgeable of press loader and spreader job function / technique and how various aspects impact quality.
• Inspect plywood panels for quality standards and defects.
• Repair minor defects, remove down panels and log throw away.
• Provide feedback to press operators and report defects to supervisor.
• Regularly inspect raw materials from incoming truckloads.
• Inspect raw materials prior to layup in accordance with noted tolerances.
• Track special orders through production and perform follow-ups on finished panels.
• Identify production concerns and track problem areas within production line.
• Help enforce best practices throughout production and meet/maintain goals pertaining to plantwide defect percentages.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Entry level position; on-the-job training. Previous manufacturing (production, material handling, etc.) and/or experience working with wood and wood species recognition are a plus. Will train on identification and grading of wood species.
• Ability to read and understand mill notes written in English on tickets and work orders.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide; ability to use basic percentages and fractions.
• Ability to maintain an organized and clean work area.
• Ability to follow all standard work procedures in a safe and efficient manner.
• Ability to identify safety concerns on equipment and machinery and to appropriately escalate issues to management; ability to use and promote use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Ability to cross train; willing and available to accept additional work assignments and training to maintain productivity of work.
• Ability to effectively communicate and work cooperatively with supervisor and coworkers.
• Ability to be flexible in work schedule; ability to work non-standard hours, including overtime and Saturdays, as required.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The employee must frequently lift and/or move 50 to 80 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus to fine detail and color differentiation. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to walk; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, sit, and use hands to finger, handle, and feel. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
WORK ENVIROMENT:
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather).
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud; ear protection (PPE) is required.
COMPANY BENEFITS:
Mt. Baker Products offers a full employee benefit package, including paid time off and paid holidays, medical, dental and vision plans, 401k savings program, and life/AD&D insurance.
We are a Drug-Free Workplace; all candidates for hire must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening test.
To apply: reply to this posting with your resume attached, visit our office and complete an application during regular business hours (Monday–Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) at 2929 Roeder Avenue, Bellingham, WA, or apply through our website at www.mtbakerproducts.com.
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