Copy of Coating QA Technician

Socket.dev; Tangent (OR); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Barenbrug USA is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician for the Tangent warehouse to ensure the quality of coated grass seed. The role supports the coating supervisor, monitors and maintains equipment, evaluates samples for accurate blending and provides feedback to improve processes.

Responsibilities include logging dryer temperatures and humidity, collecting test samples, verifying bag sizes and blend sheets, and developing QC procedures. The position is full-time in a warehouse/office setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Experience with QA procedures and record keeping.
• Understanding of coating procedures.

Responsibilities

• Check dryer temperature hourly and log the readings.
• Take seed samples and report irregularities to the operator.
• Monitor humidity and seed moisture hourly and log values.
• Verify bag size and type against the blend sheet.
• Compare lot information on bags with the blend sheet.
• Develop quality control procedures and collect lab samples.
• Determine seed durability and update the log.
• Operate handheld inkjet printer for stencil orders.

Skills

QA procedures

Record keeping

Coating procedures

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Description

Disponible en español.

The coating departments’ Quality Assurance Tech ensures the quality of coated grass seed at the Tangent warehouse at Barenbrug USA. This position works closely with the coating supervisor; monitoring and maintaining equipment; evaluating samples for accurate blending; and providing feedback to improve processes.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Checks dryer temperature of seed every hour and adds to log.
2. Takes seed samples and notifies operator concerning any irregularities in the seed and making proper adjustments.
3. Checks humidity and seed moisture hourly and adds to log.
4. Ensures bag size/type are correct.
5. Verifies paperwork, comparing lot information on bag with blend sheet.
6. Follow instructions on blend sheet.
7. Develops quality control procedures.
8. Collects test samples for lab.
9. Determines durability of seed and adds to log.
10. Use a handheld inkjet printer for orders requiring stencil.
11. Performs other job-related duties and responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time.

Quality Assurance Progression Levels

Quality Control Level 1 – Proficient with proper sampling procedures, lab testing protocols and testing functions, as well as QC test data entry.

Quality Control Level 2 – Includes all Level 1 proficiencies plus a functional understanding of what plant adjustments are needed based on QC results (dryer & burner settings, raw material adjustments, etc.). Fully proficient in raw materials testing, confirmation, screening, and troubleshooting sub-par QC results.

Quality Control Level 3 – Includes all Level 1 & 2 responsibilities, plus:

1. Fully proficient in departmental data/work-order input functions.
2. Ability to manage the production schedule to desired efficiency.
3. Ability to manage staffing hours against workload.
4. Ability to positively lead and train others into all departmental roles.

Requirements

Required Skills/Abilities

1. Knowledge of QA procedures and record keeping.
2. Basic knowledge of computer software applications.
3. Knowledge and understanding of coating procedures.

Required Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED
• Warehouse experience

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

This position operates in a warehouse and office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, filing cabinets, stationery, printers, etc.

Physical Demands

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.

The employee is occasionally required to: climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. There may be frequent lifting and/or moving objects up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The employee must often stand or walk on concrete for long periods of time.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are based upon position and company needs.

Travel

No travel is required for this position.

EEO Statement

Barenbrug USA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.