Pellet Mill Quality Control - Shift TBD - Oakland, OR

OAKLAND PELLET MILL (OPM/DEAN RESOURCES) HIRING NOW!!!

Position Title: Quality Control Technician 

Reports to: Quality Lead and Plant Manager       

Department: Dean Resources Pellet Mill

Hours per shift: 12 hr shifts, with two 10 min breaks, and a 30 min lunch

                                   

Wage:  Level 4,  Level 5 for QC Techs with a WWPA grade certification

Position Purpose: Maximize product quality through consistent and accurate machine and product testing.

Works closely with production supervisor, maintenance, other Quality Control personnel, and operators.

Complies with safety regulations and other company policies at all times.  Ensures our core values are consistently demonstrated in the way we conduct our operations and interact with each other.

Position Functions:

 

Essential Functions

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These duties are designated as ADA Essential Functions and must be performed in this job.
1.

Identify product quality and manufacturing issues.

Investigates causes for these issues, makes recommendations, implement solutions.  Responsible for QC testing documentation and accuracy throughout the mill.

2.

Familiar with the operation of all machinery and how each machine can impact product quality.

3.

Fill out detailed data forms and enter data into computer.

4.

Performs analysis and variance studies, both established and new ones that will benefit operations.

5.

Raise quality awareness through training sessions.

Explain issue of value versus quantity, and advocate quality standards with co-workers.

6.

Maintains and encourages high levels of communication between operators, supervisors, and maintenance.

7.

Act as a relief to any positions in the plant for breaks, etc.

 

Non-Essential Functions

These duties are secondary in nature and are not classified as ADA essential.
1.

General cleanup duties around the mill. 

2.

Other duties as assigned.

 

Working Environment:  (1) Inside 80%, average temperature 70 degrees F (2) Outside 20%; extreme low temperature 10 degrees F, extreme high temperature 105 degrees F.  Noise or vibration:   Machine noise to include machine being operated as well as other machines close by including Front end loader and forklift.

Hazards: See Job Hazard Analysis.

(3)  Atmospheric conditions:  Fumes: Wood, Dust: Limited, Mist: Water, Odors: Wood particle, Gasses: None, Poor Ventilation: None

Personal Protective Equipment Required:  (1) Eye Protection.

(2) Hearing Protection.  (3) Rubber or Leather based gloves when handling wood product.

(4) Approved Footwear.

Physical Demands:  See the Physical Capabilities as listed below; this position requires constant use of hearing and vision, bilateral use of arms and hands, occasional bending, twisting, pushing/pulling and reaching, and occasional lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling more than 30 lbs.

Skills: Use vision/hearing continuously.

Reading and speech required to...