2nd Shift Quality Auditor

Blue Star Plastics, Inc; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Star Plastics, Inc. in Lexington, KY is seeking a Quality Auditor to support the Quality department. You will audit production lines, document defects, and ensure parts meet customer and internal quality standards.

You will collaborate with operators, supervisors, and management, perform inspections, and contribute to corrective actions and process improvements. This is a full-time on-site role requiring attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Maintain a good attendance record.
• Effective communication with team members and supervisors.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple priorities.
• Basic math skills for measurement and data recording.
• Attention to detail and ability to follow written instructions.
• Able to visually inspect parts and detect defects.
• Must be able to use gauges and calipers.
• Willing to work overlapping shifts and occasional overtime.
• Works well with others.
• May perform physical tasks such as bending, stooping, or lifting.

Responsibilities

• Assist with operator training.
• Understand and implement customer and Blue Star part quality standards.
• Perform inspections and sorts per the quality plan.
• Record defects and submit daily reports.
• Perform layered audits of production lines and processes.
• Comply with Safety procedures and guidelines at all times.
• File paperwork accordingly and on time.
• Participate in problem-solving.
• Communicate with Shift Supervisor, Operators, Auditors, Team Leaders, and Management.
• Develop and implement quality audit plans.
• Identify testing parameters for parts.
• Evaluate production stages and test parts' composition, appearance, and functionality.
• Document defects and recommendations for improvement.
• Prepare and present quality audit reports.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Effective communicator

Organizational skills

Basic math

Visual inspection

Gauges and calipers

Shift flexibility

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Tools

Gauges and Calipers

Job description

Description

Job Description Quality Auditor

Job title: Quality Auditor

Department: Quality

Reports to: Quality Engineer

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt-Full Time

Summary

Quality auditors ensure that a company's products or services meet specific standards and comply with industry regulations. They develop product testing parameters, review them for compliance, and assess production procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist with operator training
• Understand and implement customer and Blue Star part quality standards
• Perform inspections and sorts per the quality plan
• Record defects and submit daily reports
• Perform layered audits of production lines and processes
• Comply with Safety procedures and guidelines at all times
• File paperwork accordingly and on time
• Must participate in problem-solving
• Effectively communicate with Shift Supervisor, Operators, Auditors, Team Leaders, and members of Management
• Developing and implementing quality control audit plans.
• Identifying testing parameters for parts.
• Evaluating production stages and testing completed parts' composition, appearance, and functionality.
• Documenting defects and recommendations for improvement.
• Preparing and presenting quality audit reports
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Maintain a good attendance record
• Effective communicator
• Good organizational skills with the ability to juggle multiple priorities
• Basic math skills
• Attention to detail and ability to follow written instructions
• Able to visually inspect parts and see small details and defects
• Must be able to use Gauges and Calipers
• Willing to work overlapping shifts and occasional overtime
• Must work well with others
• May engage in frequent bending, stooping, squatting, pushing, and pulling of parts and part containers

Physical Requirements

• May be required to sit or stand for long periods
• Must be able to lift to 50 pounds