Quality Assurance Technician I — Grow in Quality & Impact

Roseburg Forest Products; Dillard (OR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Vacation and holidays

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Mental health benefits

Wellness programs

Paid time off

HSA/FSA options

Education assistance

Job summary

Roseburg Forest Products in Oregon seeks a QA/Quality Control Associate to assist in the site’s QA program, ensuring compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards. You will test, calibrate, and document results, support maintenance, and help drive process improvements.

The role emphasizes statistical analysis, material testing, and cross‑functional collaboration to maintain product conformance and client satisfaction. A strong regulatory mindset and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree and two years of experience in laboratory work, quality control, or general manufacturing; or an equivalent combination of training, education, and experience.
• Knowledge of and ability to follow all quality and process standards.
• Demonstrated ability to operate a computer and supporting software, to include spreadsheet and statistical packages.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing equipment and production processes.
• Demonstrated ability to operate sample preparation and testing equipment.
• Knowledge of inventory management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication as well as interpersonal skills.
• Proficient math skills and statistical knowledge, including concepts.
• Demonstrated ability to operate a variety of material handling equipment (both hand tools and electrical/motorized equipment).
• Ability to climb stairs and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Demonstrated ability to work while wearing a respirator and/or other safety clothing or equipment.
• Associate degree in Forest Products, Engineering, Wood Science or related scientific field preferred
• Three (3) years plywood, composite, or engineered wood manufacturing experience

Responsibilities

• Perform work in accordance with safety rules and participate in health & safety activities as assigned.
• Use descriptive statistics to identify non-conforming material to site referenced standards and targets.
• Ensure all quality requirements are met according to QA manual and plant SOPs.
• Quarantine, identify, and segregate non-conforming product.
• Communicate non-conformance clearly to required parties.
• Disposition basic non-conforming product as allowed by site Technical Manager.
• Record testing and inspection results in databases/spreadsheets.
• Verify packaging and appearance standards meet site/client expectations.
• Generate and analyze reports and charts.
• Monitor and document process parameter changes as assigned.
• Communicate test results to operations and management to maintain conformance.
• Monitor and record consumption and inventory of raw materials.
• Verify quality of raw materials as required.
• Support preventive and unscheduled maintenance tasks.
• Assist in process and product tests/trials.
• Be proactive in safety/quality/environment improvements.
• Adhere to SOPs/JSAs/docs; provide support on issues.
• Demonstrate drive to advance to higher levels of responsibility.
• Perform relief duties for production coordinator.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Models company core values.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Quality control

Laboratory work

Manufacturing experience

Computer skills

Statistical knowledge

Education

Associate degree

Forest Products/Wood Science engineering degree preferred

Tools

Excel

Job description

Roseburg Forest Products in Oregon seeks a QA/Quality Control Associate to assist in the site’s QA program, ensuring compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards. You will test, calibrate, and document results, support maintenance, and help drive process improvements.

The role emphasizes statistical analysis, material testing, and cross‑functional collaboration to maintain product conformance and client satisfaction. A strong regulatory mindset and teamwork are essential.