Quality Control Technician

Description

Plaisted Companies is seeking a qualified Quality Control Technician to join our team. In this important position, you will be responsible for ensuring that our quality systems consistently meet and exceed the standards established by both the company and its customers. Your attention to detail and expertise will be essential in maintaining our commitment to excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and direct the quality control program to ensure continuous production of products that meet established standards and specifications.
• Develop and analyze statistical data and product specifications to determine the current standards for materials and finished products.
• Coordinate production procedures with the production team to maximize product reliability and consistency.
• Conduct quality control inspections at all stages of production and delivery.
• Perform product testing per company guidelines.
• Maintain the calibration of quality control equipment.
• Evaluate data and prepare reports, noting any significant deviations from existing standards.
• Identify areas for improvement in quality control and recommend new methods to the Operations Manager and Production Manager.
• Communicate any quality or compliance concerns immediately to the Operations Manager, Production Manager, and Sales Manager.
• Conduct daily checks of material inventory in the pit and report low quantity levels to the Operations Manager, Production Manager, and Dispatch Manager.
• Oversee the company’s weed control program.
• As directed by the operations manager, production manager, and sales manager, handle product sampling and shipping to independent testing laboratories.
• Continuously seek methods to control and reduce costs.
• Maintain cooperative working relationships with other personnel in the pit and administrative departments.

Benefits  

• 100% health insurance coverage for employees.
• Nine medical insurance plans are available.
• Health Account options: FSA and HSA.
• 100% dental insurance coverage for employees.
• Vision insurance.
• Hearing aid program.
• Life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Paid time off.
• Holiday pay.
• Year-end bonuses.
• Advancement opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Legal Shield/ID Shield.
• AFLAC benefits.
• Company events, including cookouts, dinners, and more!

Our Core Values: Team Player, Honesty/Integrity, Enthusiastic/Energetic/Positive, Customer above All Else and Commitment to Excellence 

Requirements

Required Qualifications:

Driver License, current and in good standing. 

One year of experience performing quality control

Complete Testing Certification Class within 1st year of employment

Preferred Qualifications:

MSHA Miner Certification

Three years' experience performing quality control

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7 am until 4 pm, OT after 40 hours. Hours may vary depending on the best interest of the pit operations.