Quality Assistant

Ontario Trillium Foundation; Texas; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Ontario Trillium Foundation is seeking a full-time Quality Assistant to support the Quality Manager in ensuring finished goods meet production and quality standards. The role focuses on identifying variations, communicating with operators and managers to resolve issues, and proposing improvements to reduce errors and boost efficiency.

Essential qualifications include meticulous attention to detail, basic computer skills, and ability to use inspection tools.

Qualifications

• Excellent attention to detail.
• Basic computer skills (Google Drive, Docs, Sheets).
• Ability to use inspection tools such as ruler, micrometer, and calipers.
• Strong communication skills.
• Valid US work authorization.
• Preferred: bilingual English/Spanish; knowledge of root cause reporting, 5S, and Lean Manufacturing; audit and SQF experience.

Responsibilities

• Collect, inspect, and organize product samples throughout the production process
• Collaborate with team members to ensure process requirements for each job are met
• Communicate variations or concerns with urgency
• Help prepare reports on quality issues and updates to procedures or training
• Adhere to production safety guidelines including GMP and SQF guidelines

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Basic computer skills

Team collaboration

Ability to use inspection tools

Tools

Ruler

Micrometer

Calipers

Job description

Position Summary

We are hiring a full-time Quality Assistant to support our Quality Manager in ensuring that finished goods meet all production and quality standards. The Assistant will focus on identifying variations, communicating with operators and managers to resolve issues, and suggesting improvements in production processes to reduce errors and increase operational efficiency.

Reliability, commitment, and attention to detail are essential to this role, along with strong attendance and punctuality.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect, inspect, and organize product samples throughout the production process

• Collaborate with team members to ensure process requirements for each job are met

• Communicate variations or concerns with urgency

• Help prepare reports on quality issues and updates to procedures or training

• Adhere to production safety guidelines including Good Manufacturing Principles (GMP) and SQF (food safety) guidelines

Qualifications

Essential:

• Excellent attention to detail

• Basic computer skills (Google Drive, Docs, Sheets)

• Ability to use inspection tools such as ruler, micrometer, and calipers

• Strong communication skills

• Valid US work authorization

Preferred:

• Bilingual (English/Spanish)

• Knowledge of root cause reporting, 5S, and/or Lean Manufacturing

• Audit and SQF experience

Schedule

Current hours are Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM, with potential for additional hours depending on operational needs. We anticipate opening a second shift in the coming months, so the ability to work a later shift (such as 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM or 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM) is a plus. Weekly hours over 40 are paid at 1.5x time.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

This role requires prolonged standing and frequent use of hands and arms, including reaching and lifting or moving materials up to 50 pounds. The work environment may include exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes, airborne particles, chemicals, and elevated noise levels. Personal protective equipment (PPE), such as masks and gloves, is provided as needed, and safety footwear is required.