Quality Technician I

Jimmy Jazz; Coquille (OR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

401(k) with up to 4% company match

Vacation starting at 3 weeks and 11+\u

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life, AD&D, and long-term disability

Job summary

Roseburg Forest Products seeks a Quality Assurance/Control professional to operate the site’s QA program, assist with safety, environmental and quality regulations, and support testing, calibration and compliance with recipes and standards.

The role requires an Associate degree and two years of experience in lab work or manufacturing, with strong data recording and testing equipment skills to maintain conformance and drive improvements.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree and two years of experience in laboratory work, quality control, or general manufacturing
• Knowledge of quality and process standards
• Proficient with computers, spreadsheets, and statistics

Responsibilities

• Perform work safely and support health & safety activities
• Identify non-conforming material using site standards and targets
• Ensure QA requirements are met per QA manual and plant SOPs
• Quarantine, identify, and segregate non-conforming product
• Record results in databases or spreadsheets and flag out-of-spec results
• Verify packaging and appearance meet site and client standards
• Generate and analyze reports and charts
• Assist in maintenance tasks
• Support continuous safety, quality, and environmental improvements

Skills

Quality control

Statistical analysis

Data entry

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associate degree

Two years lab/quality experience

Tools

Lab testing equipment

Spreadsheet software

Job description

• Job Category Quality/Lab
• Industry Operations - Admin
• Employee Type Full-time

Contact information

• Name Roseburg Forest Products
• Email [e-mail]

Description

Purpose

Accountable for basic operation of the site’s quality assurance and control program including but not limited to: assisting and supporting all safety, environmental and quality regulations, product testing and adherence to standards, targets and recipes, maintain relevant equipment and calibrations, and decision-making through basic statistical understanding.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform all work in accordance with safety rules and regulations and participate in facility health & safety activities as assigned
• Use descriptive statistics to identify non-conforming material to site referenced standards and targets
• Ensure all relevant quality requirements are consistently met according to the QA manual and plant SOPs
• Ensure that non-conforming product is appropriately quarantined, identified and segregated according to standard procedures
• Ensure the communication of non-conformance is clear and concise to required parties.
• Disposition basic non-conforming product as allowed by site Technical Manager.
• Record testing and inspection results by inputting into appropriate database or spreadsheets while identifying and responding to test results outside of product standards and targets
• Verify that all product packaging and appearance standards meet site and client expectations.
• Generate and analyze reports and charts
• Monitor and document process parameter changes as assigned
• Communicate test results and observations to operations and management to maintain process and product conformance
• Monitor and record consumption and inventory of raw materials (wax, resin, etc.).
• Verify quality of raw materials as required
• Support preventive and unscheduled maintenance tasks.
• Assist in process and product tests/trials.
• Be pro-active in identifying and performing other tasks to maintain and improve safety, quality and environmental performance
• Demonstrate adherence to process and product SOPs, JSAs, check sheets and other QMS documentation
• Provide support to team members when a quality issue arises
• Demonstrate drive and willingness to advance to higher levels of responsibility
• Perform in a relief capacity for production coordinator
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Models company core values
• Other duties as assigned
• Other duties as assigned

Required 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree in Forest Products, Engineering, Wood Science or related scientific field preferred
• Three (3) years plywood, composite or engineered wood manufacturing experience

Summary

About Roseburg Forest Products

Founded in 1936, Roseburg Forest Products is a privately held company based in Springfield, Oregon. With a legacy in sustainable forestry and innovative wood products manufacturing, we are a leading North American producer of engineered wood, exterior trim, plywood, lumber, and medium density fiberboard (MDF). Our products shape and support homes, workplaces, and industries, while our timberlands protect forest health for future generations and provide high-quality wood fiber for our integrated operations.

At Roseburg, we believe in making lives better from the ground up through the products we create, the relationships we build, and the communities we support. Our team of passionate professionals value safety, integrity, and excellence in all we do. From the mill to the forest to the office, you’ll find opportunities to grow and contribute to a company that cares for people, communities, and the environment.

Roseburg offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to support the health, financial security, and well-being of our team members and their families. Key benefits include:

• Bonus opportunities based on company and individual performance
• 401(k) with up to 4% company match and 3% automatic company contribution
• Vacation starting at 3 weeks and 11 paid holidays per year
• Company-sponsored medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-paid life, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance options
• Mental health benefits for the entire family, including 8 free annual sessions per person
• Wellness programs and incentives , including biometric screenings & wellness challenges
• Paid time away from work for illness or injury, as well as paid parental bonding time
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contributions and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
• Company matchfor charitable contributions
• Education assistance and professional development support
• Financial and retirement counseling
• Additional voluntary benefits including pet insurance, student loan refinancing, and exclusive scholarships for child dependents, and more!

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER INCLUDING DISABILITY AND VETERANS