Quality Clerk

Budnick Converting, Inc; Columbia (IL); On-site; USD 24,796 - 28,929; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation

Holidays

Life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability benefits

401K retirement plan with company match

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Job summary

A specialty converting company in Columbia, IL is seeking a Quality Control Assistant to support the Quality Systems Manager. Responsibilities include assisting with quality documentation, maintaining internal audit programs, and processing customer feedback. Ideal candidates should have strong interpersonal and organizational skills and a high school diploma. This is an in-office position with a starting salary of $18 - $21/hr based on experience.

Qualifications

• Previous office experience helpful.
• Ability to adapt to interruptions and changes without losing effectiveness.

Responsibilities

• Assist Quality department in updating documents and reports.
• Conduct internal audits and report findings.
• Maintain customer feedback system and process improvements.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Good organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Intermediate Microsoft Word skills

Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Office equipment

Job description

Budnick Converting, Inc., headquartered in Columbia, IL (in the St. Louis, MO metropolitan area), is a privately held and female owned corporation. Budnick’s primary focus is specialty converting of adhesive coated tapes and foams. Budnick remains on the leading edge of adhesive tape converting technology; currently utilizing over 70 die-cutting, slitting, laminating, printing, label making and spooling machines to convert materials into labor saving customized parts. For more information on Budnick, please visit our website at www.budnick.com.

POSITION PURPOSE

Assists the Quality System Specialist in all phases of the Quality Control program including development and implementation.

QUANTITATIVE DATA

Must be able to remain in stationary sitting position for 75% of the time. Must be able to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc., Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine and computer printer. This position requires frequent communication with customers and other employees; must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assist Quality department in updating Work Instructions & Shipping Routing Guides
• Request, create and/or file Quality certificates of conformance, corrective action reports and other quality documents.
• Log Quality internal findings.
• File all invoice/traveler copies in a timely manner. Keep filing cabinets in order.
• Assist in maintaining company’s certification to the ISO 9001 Standard.
• Assist in maintaining the Customer Feedback System. Responsible for customer returns, evaluating product, working with department managers on establishing root cause analysis and corrective actions. Responsible for documenting & analyzing all customer feedback and corrective action.
• Assist in maintaining the internal audit program. Conduct follow-up on internal audits, report corrective actions and root causes and conduct audits.
• Perform/assist in performing vendor returns and generating all paperwork related to vendor returns including: internal non-conformances, reporting information to vendors, requesting return authorization, requesting and maintaining supplier corrective action reports and requesting credits.
• Perform inspections of returned materials to verify compliance to material specifications.
• Assist in creating, implementing and managing quality work instruction files, updating when required by corrective actions or production.
• Responsible for assisting in identifying areas for process improvements throughout the company.
• Maintain/assist in maintaining document and data control of all QMS documents.
• Perform duties safely and maintain high level of safety awareness.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in the development of long-term company strategies & help implement the plan(s) developed.
• Alert Manager to conditions that create delays or affect quality of production work in a timely manner, assisting in adjustments and changes needed to meet established deadlines.
• Follow operation standards and all department policies and company directives and assist with other projects and tasks as required by management.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

Skills: Excellent interpersonal and communications skills required. Good organizational and problem-solving skills are a must. Should have a working competency with all office equipment. Filing skills required. Strong computer skills required – must have intermediate level of Microsoft Word and Excel skills.

Ability: Conduct business in a professional, positive and courteous manner. Listen effectively, respond clearly, write legible and read a variety of written orders/instructions. Work cooperatively with a variety of individuals. Adapt to interruptions, changes, emergencies, repetition and pressure without losing effectiveness and composure.

Education: High School diploma or equivalent. Course work related to general business or industry specific topics helpful.

Experience: Previous office experience helpful.

Hours

8:00am – 4:30pm (in-office position)

FLSA Class

Non-Exempt Hourly

Reports To

Quality Systems Manager

Salary

starting at $18 - $21/hr. depending on experience

BENEFITS

We offer a full-benefit package including the following benefits that are paid 100% by the company: vacation, holidays, $25,000 in life insurance and short-term and long-term disability benefits. We also offer medical (premium cost shared with the company – we pay 100% of premiums for employee basic plan), dental & vision insurance. Insurance benefits start the 1 st of the month after 60 days of employment. 401K retirement plan with a company match of 25% of the 1 st 6% the employee contributes (match starts bi-annually after 1 year of employment). Reimbursement of travel expenses that includes meals, flights, rental cars, gas and hotels. Profit sharing starts after an employee has been with the company for 3 full years.

Our work environment includes

• Modern office setting
• Casual work attire
• Relaxed atmosphere
• On-site work out equipment
• Safe work environment

Application

Interested Candidates should apply on-line at www.budnick.com, under About Us - Careers.

Equal Opportunity Employer

THE ABOVE STATEMENTS ARE INTENDED TO DESCRIBE THE GENERAL NATURE AND LEVEL OF WORK PERFORMED BY PEOPLE ASSIGNED TO THIS CLASSIFICATION. THEY ARE NOT TO BE CONSTRUED AS AN EXHAUSTIVE LIST OF ALL JOB DUTIES PERFORMED BY THE PERSONNEL SO CLASSIFIED.

Location

340 Parkway Drive
Columbia, IL 62236