QA Technician (Night Shift)

ForestSource; Georgia; On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Mannington Mills is seeking a QA Technician to inspect materials and finished products, lead quality improvements, and ensure conformance to specifications on night shifts. The role requires precise measurements, data collection, and strong teamwork to support production goals.

Candidates should have 3+ years in quality control, strong troubleshooting and analytical skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word. Flexibility to cover all shifts and occasional travel are expected.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in quality control or related field.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
• Experience documenting process, data and procedures.
• Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures in QA.

Responsibilities

• Inspects materials, products, and work in progress for conformance to specifications.
• Reads dials and meters to verify equipment is functioning and product conforms to specs.
• Performs conformance audits on process and finished products.
• Documents findings, processes, and procedures.
• Speaks with vendors and production teams about inspection results and corrective actions.
• Notifies supervisor of deviations and equipment issues.
• Leads troubleshooting of quality problems in products.

Skills

QA experience

Troubleshooting

Analytical

Documentation

MS Office

Flexibility

Travel

Tools

Excel

Word

Microsoft Office

Job description

Mission Statement As a Mannington Associate I am expected to conduct myself in a manner which supports the company’s values and philosophy, while performing in the best interest of my fellow associates. I am expected to contribute to our mission statement: to be the best people to do business with in the flooring industry.

Night Shift: 6pm-6am, 2/3/2 Schedule. $1.50/hr shift differential when working on nights.

The QA Technician position requires excellent communication skills and the ability to lead and motivate others and possesses a positive attitude. Must be able to follow standard operating procedures and have strong attention to detail coupled with being a strong team player.

Primary Job Responsibilities:

• Inspects materials, products, and work in progress for conformance to specifications, and oversees adjustments to process or equipment to meet standards.
• Collect samples for testing, and computes findings Reads dials and meters to verify that equipment is functioning and product is conforming to internal specifications.
• Performs process and product conformance audits.
• Takes corrective action to contain any non-conforming product and recommends actions to eliminate root cause of non-conformance.
• Tests and measures finished products, components, or assemblies to verify adherence to internal specifications.
• Ensures materials and products are within established tolerance levels for quality and performance and are not irregular or damaged.
• Marks items for acceptance or rejection, records test results and inspection data, and compares findings with specifications to ensure conformance to standards.
• Confers with vendors and others regarding inspection results, recommends corrective procedures, and compiles reports of results, recommendations, and needed repairs.
• Notifies supervisor of deviations from specifications by operators, machine malfunctions, or need for equipment maintenance.
• Documents findings, processes, and procedures.
• Spearheads troubleshooting of quality-related problems in products.
• Liaise with slab manufacturing quality team to communicate and resolve slab related quality issues.
• Provide consistent feedback to production teams on A/Q related issues.

Job Requirements and Skills:

• 3 or more years of quality control or other relevant experience.
• Must have excellent troubleshooting and analytical skills.
• Must have experience documenting process, data, and procedures.
• Must be familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the field.
• Ably to rely on own experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Computer literate – experience in Microsoft Office products, especially Excel and Word a must.
• Should be able to work a flexible schedule to provide coverage for all shifts.
• Ability to work extra hours as required by the needs of the business.
• Willingness to travel to other business units as required.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand, push, pull & reach for long periods of time.
• Must be able to lift & carry up to 60 lbs.
• Ability to maneuver around an array of machinery.
• Use of hands to finger, handle or feel.
• Color & peripheral vision; depth perception & ability to adjust focus.
• Work environment conditions include: exposure to moving mechanical parts; fumes, airborne particles and chemicals; extreme heat & loud noise level in some areas of the facility.
• Ability to quickly respond to a signal when it appears.
• Must be able to wear safety glasses & other assigned PPE for the duration of the shift.
• Ability to work in an efficient & timely manner, multitasking where necessary.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to perform duties which requires tolerance of standing, repetitive hand movements, continual bending and squatting, near/far/depth/color vision, and inside ambient temperatures

Mannington Mills is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a drug and tobacco free workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected status.