Quality Control Technician - Incoming Materials & Finished Products

MDA Edge; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Quality Control Technician, where you'll play a crucial role in ensuring that materials and finished products meet high standards. This entry-level position offers growth potential within a dynamic team focused on continuous improvement. You'll be responsible for inspecting incoming products, analyzing defects, and collaborating with team members to resolve quality concerns. If you're detail-oriented and passionate about quality assurance, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Entry-level position with growth potential in quality control.
• Requires detail-oriented skills and commitment to continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Inspect incoming products for specifications compliance.
• Document and report quality levels and resolve issues.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Active listening

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Proficiency in MS Office

Detail-oriented

Flexibility to manage projects

Tools

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Syteline

Job description

Quality Control Technician - Incoming Materials & Finished Products

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Base pay range

$16.00/hr - $18.00/hr

Job Summary:

Our client is seeking a self-motivated, detail-oriented individual to join the Quality Team. The role involves ensuring that incoming materials meet specifications and that finished products satisfy customer and internal expectations. We are committed to continuous improvement.

Employment Details:

• Contract-to-hire opportunity
• Shift Hours: 4:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, with overtime and Saturday work as needed

Key Requirements:

• Strong communication, active listening, interpersonal, and writing skills
• Excellent analytical and decision-making skills, including complex problem-solving
• Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel (creating data tables, pivot tables, charts) and PowerPoint
• Understanding of Syteline or ability to learn quickly
• Detail-oriented and customer-focused
• Flexibility to manage multiple projects
• Commitment to following 6S practices daily

Physical Requirements:

• Frequent reaching, lifting, twisting, finger dexterity, grasping, and repetitive motions
• Ability to talk, hear, and see clearly
• Computer-based office work
• Ability to alternate sitting and standing

Working Environment:

• Combination of production, warehouse, and office settings
• Interaction with employees and vendors
• Experience handling red tags and checking incoming parts

Key Responsibilities:

This is an entry-level position with growth potential. Responsibilities include:

• Inspecting incoming products for conformance to specifications
• Containing inventory issues across the plant
• Analyzing defects and deciding on disposition of non-conforming items
• Documenting and reporting quality levels
• Communicating with team members to resolve problems
• Responding to quality concerns on the production line
• Following up through appropriate channels when issues are identified

Additional Details:

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Other
• Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting

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