Quality Assurance Associate - 2nd Shift

Hyster-Yale Materials Handling; Avon (IN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

HYMH is seeking a Quality Assurance Associate to join the Second Shift at our Avon, IN facility. You will uphold quality and safety standards, audit processes, and support warehouse operations to ensure timely, accurate parts delivery.

Key duties include identifying non-conformities, performing audits, operating warehousing equipment safely, and participating in continuous improvement. We value teamwork, accuracy, and a proactive approach to problem solving.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Must complete Introduction to Inspection training within 60 days.
• Ability to read blueprints, engineering drawings and other instructions with related tools and measuring devices.

Responsibilities

• Deliver results and provide an optimal customer experience.
• Identify non-conformities, keep the warehouse clean and organized, follow 5S principles and safety procedures.
• Support shifting departmental needs and help in different warehouse areas to ensure timely task completion.
• Safely operate forklifts and other machinery; maintain a valid forklift license; change batteries and propane tanks as needed.
• Make decisions on deviations and disposition of non-conforming material; help investigate causes of defects.
• Process all types of part returns, recognizing importance for dealers.
• Perform audits on processes and collaborate with management to explain errors and set expectations.
• Meet productivity targets while focusing on accuracy and quality through problem solving and teamwork.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Safety mindset

Detail oriented

Independent work

Technology proficiency

Education

High School Diploma

Intro to Inspection training

Tools

RF devices

Tablets

Measuring devices

Forklift operator training

Job description

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

What You’ll Do

• 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: No

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