QC Technician

Canfor; El Dorado, Northern (AR, KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Canfor in El Dorado, AR, is seeking a Quality Control Technician to guard our lumber standards at the sawmill. You will inspect lumber, perform tests for defects and moisture, and maintain thorough inspection records to ensure products meet our quality specifications.

This full-time, Monday–Friday 6:00am–6:00pm role offers hands-on work in a physically demanding environment, with opportunities for career advancement and recognition for quality improvements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in quality control is a plus.
• Ability to work in a physically demanding environment and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough inspections of lumber and wood products to ensure they meet our quality standards.
• Perform tests on products to check for defects, moisture content, and other quality indicators.
• Maintain detailed records of inspections, test results, and any quality issues detected.
• Ensure all products comply with industry standards and company specifications.
• Identify and report any quality issues and work with production staff to implement corrective actions.
• Recommend and assist in implementing process improvements to enhance product quality.
• Work closely with production staff, supervisors, and other team members to ensure quality standards are consistently met.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma

Job description

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The hourly wage and bonus opportunities will vary based on position and shift.

The Opportunity:

As a Quality Control Technician, you'll be the guardian of our product standards. You'll inspect and ensure that our lumber meets the highest quality criteria before it goes to our customers. Your role is vital in maintaining our reputation for excellence. If you have a passion for quality and love working hands-on, this job at our sawmill in El Dorado, AR, might just be for you! Join us and discover a pathway for career advancement, where your hard work is not only recognized, but rewarded.

This role is a full-time permanent position working Monday-Friday 6:00am-6:00pm.

What you will do as a Quality Control Technician:

• Conduct thorough inspections of lumber and wood products to ensure they meet our quality standards.
• Perform various tests on products to check for defects, moisture content, and other quality indicators.
• Maintain detailed records of inspections, test results, and any quality issues detected.
• Ensure all products comply with industry standards and company specifications.
• Identify and report any quality issues and work with production staff to implement corrective actions.
• Recommend and assist in implementing process improvements to enhance product quality.
• Work closely with production staff, supervisors, and other team members to ensure quality standards are consistently met.

Experience and skills that will help you stand out:

• Previous experience in quality control, preferably in a sawmill or wood products industry.
• High school diploma or equivalent. Additional training or certification in quality control is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and a keen eye for identifying defects and quality issues.
• Understanding of wood products, grading standards, and quality control processes.
• Ability to work in a physically demanding environment, including lifting heavy objects, standing for long periods, and working in various weather conditions.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think on your feet.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work well with others.

We believe that inclusion and diversity are essential to driving productivity, creativity, innovation, and maintaining a competitive edge. Our recruitment process is designed to be fair and equitable, focusing on qualifications and experience.

At Canfor, diversity meansunderstanding, recognizing, and valuingthe differences that make each person unique. We see inclusion and diversity as essential to our productivity, creativity, innovation, and competitive advantage. Therefore, we strive for afair and equitable recruitment process where hiring decisions are based on each applicant's qualifications and experience.