Quality Control Team Member

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Description

About NFW

NFW is a material science innovation company giving industries plastic-free material platforms to create responsibly. NFW invents and manufactures shockingly sustainable products from nature. Beginning with naturally circular ingredients, NFW is making a material-rich, plastic-free future possible. NFW was founded in 2015 and is based in Peoria, Illinois.

NFW is a company of trailblazers, innovators, and bold thinkers, committed to reinventing the way things are made. We never stop learning. We are fiercely curious about the world and how to improve it for everyone. We offer competitive salary, paid vacation and sick time, flexible work-life balance, great colleagues and more!

Quality Control Team Member

This role is responsible for making sure that products meet a set of standards. Their duties include examining shipments of inventory and raw goods, measuring the specifications of random items in each production run, recording findings, and reporting to refine production quality.

Responsibilities

• Inspecting output samples using industry-appropriate methods, such as comparing to standards, measuring dimensions and examining functionality
• Checking that the assembly or production line adheres to standards and procedures and complying with legal requirements
• Reviewing specifications to compare to produced goods
• Recording inspection results by completing reports, summarizing re-works and wastes and inputting data into quality database
• Training the production team on quality control measures to improve product excellence
• Proposing improvements to the production process
• Monitoring the use of equipment to ensure it is safe and discard any that do not meet requirements
• Updating job knowledge by engaging in educational opportunities and regular training
• Keeping measurement equipment operating accurately by following calibration requirements and calling for repairs
• Reading and interpreting engineering test specifications
• Using gauges such as calipers and micrometers to measure products
• Using test equipment such as Mooney or Rheometer for viscosity testing
• Collecting and compiling statistical quality data
• Assisting in the development of test methods and inspection plans
• Determining the causes of product defects and reworks
• Verifying all equipment is calibrated correctly
• Maintain 5s methodology in all work areas
  
  

Requirements

Requirements

• A high school diploma or GED
• Position is 6:30a-4:30p Monday through Thursday
• 5 years of experience in manufacturing.
• 1-3 years of experience proven problem solving within a manufacturing setting.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and proven experience building relationships.
• Experience measurement equipment and gauges
• Detail oriented while also able to manage multiple priorities and tasks
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Positive, professional attitude; strong customer service skills.
• Strong teamwork orientation, problem solving, initiative.
• Proficient skills with a computer and Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, database entry.
  
  

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. This position primarily operates within an office or manufacturing environment, which may be loud, dusty, hot, or cold. Additional physical requirements include frequent talking, hearing, and seeing. Frequent use of hands to grasp, handle, or feel objects. Pushing and pulling on work objects with hands. Working with hot and cold surfaces. Safely working with job related sharp objects. Regular standing, walking, sitting, and reaching. Regular stooping, kneeling, crouching, occasional climbing, typically on a stepladder or stairs. Routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and walkie-talkies. Regularly required to use PPE.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The Company is dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive team in which members of all backgrounds can contribute and thrive. In compliance with state and federal law, the Company does not discriminate in employment or administration of its programs and policies based on race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, or military service. Our policy reflects and affirms the Company’s commitment to the principles of fair employment and the elimination of all unlawful discriminatory practices.