Quality Control Associate

DCS; Bells (TN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

DCS in Bells, TN is seeking a quality auditor to verify SOP compliance, inspect inbound/outbound activities, and participate in corrective actions to raise product quality and service levels.

The role uses RF scanners, ERP/MRP systems, and requires strong attention to detail, good communication, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs in a warehouse setting. Typical hours Mon–Fri, with 1st or 2nd shift as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School degree or GED required.
• 1+ years of quality audits experience.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Dynamics.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Warehouse environment experience and ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine audits of activities to ensure SOPs and client specs are met.
• Verifications of return products as needed.
• Use RF scanners and related technologies for audits.
• Review and modify the release status of pharmaceutical goods as required.
• Maintain accurate quality records in appropriate systems.
• Participate in quality improvement activities and training.
• Escalate quality/inventory discrepancies to management.
• Assist in investigation of complaints and nonconformances.
• Demonstrate time management and a high sense of urgency.
• Exhibit strong organizational skills and quality thinking.

Skills

Quality control

Communication

Time management

Organizational skills

MS Office

ASQ membership preferred

Education

High School Degree or GED

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics

ERP/MRP Systems

Job description

Responsible performing audits of quality expectations and compliance requirements. Participate electronic data transactions and in corrective actions to raise the performance of the company's quality and overall service. Grow and develop quality knowledge and skills.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Performs routine audits of activities; including inbound and out bound, product and process verifications, to ensure that SOPs and work instructions are being followed and client specifications and compliance requirements are being met.
• Perform verifications of return products, as needed.
• Use of RF scanners and other technologies for execution of the activities above.
• Use computer and software to review and modify the “release status” of pharmaceutical goods.
• Maintain accurate and current quality records and save them in appropriate systems.
• Participate in quality improvement activities and training.
• Elevate quality and inventory discrepancies to management.
• Assistin the investigation of complaints and nonconformances.
• Time Management.
• High sense of Urgency
• Organizational Skills.
• Quality (know the customer and make it right) Thinking.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no direct reports.

This job operates in a warehouse environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Must be able to sit, stand, walk for 8 hours per day. Must be able to lift repetitively lift up to 50 lbs.

Physical Demands

This is a non-sedentary role; walking, lifting, bending, and stooping is required.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position, and hours of work and days are typically Monday through Friday, during 1 st or 2 nd shift as assigned.

Travel

Travel may be required to other company locations, client locations, as well as conferences and seminars.

Education and Experience

• High School Degree or GED.
• 1or more years' experience in quality performing product and process audits.

Other Professional Considerations

• ASQ membership is preferred.
• General knowledge of quality control or quality systems.
• Experience in quality systems.
• Experience with ERP/MRP Systems; Microsoft Dynamics is preferred .
• Diverse knowledge of inspection and control methods, techniques, and documentation.
• Good communication skills (written and verbal).
• Good computer skills including quality control applications, Microsoft Office Suite.
• Good understanding of general safety requirements.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.