Quality Assurance Associate - 2nd Shift

Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc.; Avon (IN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and life insurance

401(k)

Profit sharing

Job summary

Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc. in Avon, IN is seeking a Quality Assurance Associate for the 2nd shift to help ensure parts meet quality and safety standards. You will participate in audits, identify non-conformities, and support warehouse operations to maintain accuracy and on-time delivery.

The role requires teamwork, attention to detail, and comfort with RF devices and measurement tools. Training is provided to learn site-specific processes and equipment.

Qualifications

• Strong teamwork, communication (written and verbal), and critical thinking skills.
• Safety-focused, detail-oriented, and results-driven with the ability to work independently.
• Familiarity with warehouse policies and standard operating procedures.
• Comfortable using technology (RF device, tablet, computer, etc.).
• Experience with Sit Down, Stand Up, Reach, and Order Selector equipment—or willingness to learn.
• Ability to read blueprints, engineering drawings and other instructions while using related tools and measuring devices to qualify parts.
• Develop proficiency in necessary programs required to perform department tasks.

Responsibilities

• Deliver results and provide an optimal customer experience.
• Identify non-conformities, keep the warehouse clean and organized, adhere to 5S principles, and follow all safety procedures.
• Maintain flexibility to support shifting departmental needs, including helping in different areas of the warehouse when required to ensure timely task completion.
• Safely operate forklifts and other machinery; maintain a valid Forklift Operator’s license; change batteries and propane tanks as needed.
• Comfortably make decisions on allowable deviations, disposition of non-conforming material and help investigate cause for defects.
• Process all types of part returns, recognizing importance of completion for our dealers.
• Perform audits on a variety of processes throughout the warehouse and collaborate with management to explain errors and set expectations.
• Meet productivity requirements while focusing on accuracy and quality by demonstrating problem solving, critical thinking, and collaboration.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Critical thinking

Safety minded

Reading blueprints

Technology literacy

Forklift operation

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Title Quality Assurance Associate - 2nd Shift

Job Category Quality

Job Description

JOIN OUR SECOND SHIFT TEAM AS A QUALITY ASSURANCE ASSOCIATE At HYMH, we’re committed to delivering the right part, to the right place, at the right time—and we need dedicated team members to make it happen. As a Quality Assurance Associate, you’ll play a critical role in ensuring our customers receive the quality and service they expect.

Shift: Second Shift – 3:00PM - 11:30PM EST

• Customer Care: Deliver results and provide an optimal customer experience.
• Maintain Quality & Safety: Identify non-conformities, keep the warehouse clean and organized, adhere to 5S principles, and follow all safety procedures.
• Support Team Objectives: Maintain flexibility to support shifting departmental needs, including helping in different areas of the warehouse when required to ensure timely task completion.
• Operate Equipment: Safely operate forklifts and other machinery; maintain a valid Forklift Operator’s license; change batteries and propane tanks as needed.
• Critical Decision-Making: Comfortably make decisions on allowable deviations, disposition of non-conforming material and help investigate cause for defects.
• Part Returns: Process all types of part returns, recognizing importance of completion for our dealers.
• Auditing: Perform audits on a variety of processes throughout the warehouse and collaborate with management to explain errors and set expectations.
• Meet Performance Expectations: Achieve productivity requirements while focusing heavily on accuracy and quality by demonstrating problem solving, critical thinking, and collaboration.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong teamwork, communication (written and verbal), and critical thinking skills.
• Safety-focused, detail-oriented, and results-driven with the ability to work independently.
• Familiarity with warehouse policies and standard operating procedures.
• Comfortable using technology (RF device, tablet, computer, etc.).
• Experience with Sit Down, Stand Up, Reach, and Order Selector equipment—or willingness to learn.
• Ability to read blueprints, engineering drawings and other instructions while using related tools and measuring devices to qualify parts.
• Develop proficiency in necessary programs required to perform department tasks.

Physical Demands: Lift up to 50 lbs and perform repetitive movements for extended periods. Reliable vision (with corrective lenses if needed). Comfortable working at heights up to 30 feet and rotating through multiple work areas.

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required. Must complete the Introduction to Inspection training curriculum within 60 days.

Why HYMH?

We live by our HYCare philosophy—putting people first, prioritizing safety, and striving for excellence in everything we do. Join us and be part of a team that values integrity, collaboration, and innovation.

Job Type Permanent

Time Type Full time

Work Hours 40

Travel Required None

Primary Location HY US Avon, IN Address 10144 Veterans Dr Zip Code 46123 Field-Based No Relocation Assistance Available

• medical
• dental and life insurance
• 401(k)
• profit sharing

We are an equal opportunity employer with an excellent benefit package including medical, dental and life insurance, 401(k) and profit sharing.

EOE/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled

Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc., is a global leader dedicated to advancing the materials handling industry. We design, engineer, manufacture, sell and service a comprehensive line of lift trucks, attachments and power and technology solutions, marketed primarily under the Hyster® and Yale® brand names. As one of the largest lift truck manufacturers, Hyster-Yale is not only committed to transforming the way the world moves materials from Port to Home, but also delivering optimal solutions that meet our customers’ needs while ensuring outstanding customer care. Our achievements are driven by our people, our strong culture and commitment to our values, which are founded on a philosophy of integrity, respect and excellence. At Hyster-Yale, you can feel the loyalty from the inside out.