Material Expediter

Ezetop LLC; Cavendish (VT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Ezetop LLC in Cavendish, VT is seeking a Quality/Manufacturing Associate to support ISO-compliant processes and ensure product conformance for internal and external customers.

Responsibilities include quality testing, documentation, cycle counting, and coaching teammates on procedures to uphold high standards while maintaining inventory accuracy and proper labeling.

Qualifications

• ISO Quality Standard knowledge and procedures required.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic math and measurement skills for inspections.
• Experience with inventory and safety programs preferred.
• Strong leadership and organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Operate PC-based systems and measurement equipment for quality checks.
• Ensure parts comply with ISO requirements and customer specs.
• Perform quality tests and product verification procedures.
• Maintain records, logs, and reports on quality issues.
• Train and mentor coworkers on quality procedures.

Skills

Quality leadership

ISO quality standards

Organizational skills

Training and mentoring

Forklift operations

Basic computer skills (Excel/Word)

Measuring/calibration tools

Education

One-year certificate (college/technical)

Tools

Mapics

Agile

Label Maker

Calipers

Job description

Essential Functions:

1. Produces production report for manufacturing;
2. Processes purchased part requisitions from manufacturing and enters inventory transactions on the computer system;
3. Utilizes measuring devices and applies basic mathematical equations;
4. Performs minor product repair;
5. Ensures that parts are in compliance with customer specifications, ISO requirements, and/or customer component quality requirements;
6. Ensures consistency of product quality and identification information prior to shipment to internal or external customers;
7. Properly labels, identifies inspection status, and stores accepted product in secured storage per ISO procedures;
8. Retrieves purchased part line rejects from manufacturing area and dispositions as directed;
9. Performs cycle counting as required to maintain inventory accuracy;
10. Participates on cycle counting team and quarterly inventory;
11. Tracks purchased parts and assist in running summarized bills;
12. Processes customer returns and hold tags;
13. Acts as back-up manufacturing scheduler as needed;
14. Maintains open lines of communication regarding quality issues within departments including various logs and reports and follows up on issues;
15. Performs a variety of quality tests and product verification procedures;
16. Recommends to management any required modifications to work instructions and assists with training;
17. Initiates for approval ISO quality documentation (temporary deviation, DVQR change forms, NPMR, other information system changes, etc.); forwards and follows up as appropriate;
18. Maintains good attendance, flexibility in job assignments, adaptable to changing business needs, and continually learns and applies new skills;
19. Works with co-workers in a safe, professional, and cooperative manner;
20. Meets minimum physical/mental demand levels with or without reasonable accommodation;
21. See, reads, and complies with all Company policies and procedures;
22. Trains others on knowledge and skills mastered;
23. Other duties as assigned.

General Duties / Responsibilities / Mental Demands:

Operate Equipment: Computer (PC, Mapics, Agile, and Label Maker), calipers, hand-

truck, forklift, various measuring/testing equipment and scales.

Administrative: ISO compliance; see/read/follow work instructions, DVQRs, Pareto charting, blue print reading, labels, time card, and labor tickets; Inventory procedures; cycle counting, BOM, and general forms as determined.

Quality: Accuracy with paperwork, recognize defects and address; follow work instructions; clear/correct written and verbal communication; follow procedures on defects and other as needed.

Productivity: Working knowledge and successful performance experience with the production process, job requirements, and related activities of department assigned; provide problem solving assistance to operators, leaders, supervisors, managers, program engineers.

Health/Safety: Follow safety rules, guidelines, and training given; cleanliness of workstation/housekeeping; maintain good personal hygiene; recognize hazards and report to designated individual(s); participate in safety initiatives; report all accidents/injuries/near misses immediately; practice safe work habits; wear all required and appropriate PPE.

Teamwork/Flexibility: Available for OT; foster and develop communications between fellow employees, shifts and departments; contribute to a positive work environment; adapt to business/job demands; learn and apply new skills; support co-workers and company initiatives; rotate between jobs/departments as needed.

Set Up: area/station/workbench – keep effective and efficient.

Other: Contain and pass on employee or quality issues to supervisor/manager; provide OJT and specific instruction/training to co-workers as needed/required; set the example for performance; participate in decision-making via gathering and presenting facts; make recommendations for improvement or resolution of issues; provide new/helpful ideas; adhere to all company policies/procedures; other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands:

(Detailed functional capacity demands available through Human Resources)

Lifting: 0-15 frequent; 15-35 occasional

Standing: Frequent

Sitting: Occasional

Bending: Occasional

Squatting; Occasional

Walking: Frequent

Grasping: Occasional to frequent gross, firm and fine manipulation

Arms: Frequent, occasional reaching and pulling

Shoulders: Frequent

Vibration: Occasional

Noise: Occasional

Vision: Close and distance vision

Pre-Requisites/Minimum Qualifications:

One-year certificate from college or technical school. Knowledge of ISO Quality Standard and Procedures; reading/mathematical skills to use and understand prints, procedures and instructions, measuring equipment, and related demands; demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills; use of basic computer skills (Microsoft Word/Excel); Prior finishing, assembly, or manufacturing experience preferred. Knowledge of inventory, safety programs, forklift operations, and team facilitation preferred. Strong leadership and organizational skills required; must be self - motivated and able to train and motivate others. Basic technical and mechanical aptitude and experience needed.