Quality Assurance Associate at National Safety Apparel

Chicago, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Mar, 26

Salary

17.0

Posted On

04 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Detail-Oriented, Strong Personal Skills, Detecting Non-Conformances, Basic Computer Skills, Analytical Thinking, Teamwork, Collaboration, Initiative, Dependability, Achievement Orientation, Self Confidence, Problem Solving, Communication, Quality Assurance, Inspection, Manufacturing Experience

Industry

Manufacturing

Description

Reports To: Production Supervisor Direct Reports: None Schedule: Monday through Friday, 6:30am-4:00pm Salary: $17.00/hour Location: 4000 S Racine Ave, Chicago, IL 60609 FLSA Status: Non-exempt (Eligible for OT) Employment Type: Full time Position Overview: To complete various inspection and verification related tasks, such as: conducting audits, investigations, inspection, repairs, and filing reports related to the tasks. The goal is to identify, investigate, and inform. Essential Job Functions: Perform quality assurance inspections at various stages of the production process. Includes verifying incoming work bundles, visual quality inspections on finished garments and verifying special labeling and packaging requests. Take leadership and responsibility for determining compliance exceptions based on experience, product knowledge, and historical information. Reject work that does not meet NSA quality standards. Notify management of any non-conformances found with regard to quality, workmanship, and measurements. Offer new ideas (OFI’s) based on your textile education and/or previous work experience. Other tasks, as needed and determined by management to promote awareness, improvement, and organization. Non-Essential Job Functions: May be reassigned to assist other departments. Training: Provided on the job Qualifications: Education & Certifications: High school diploma or GED is preferred but not required Experience: One year of work in a manufacturing facility (similar in size and scope to NSA) preferred. Skills: Detail-oriented person with strong personal skills. An ability to detect and report non-conformances. Basic computer skills preferred Key Competencies: Attitude Consistently projecting a professional image Approaching problems in a way that turns them into opportunities Maintaining a positive outlook on a consistent basis Persisting, refusing to give up on important issues Initiative Recognizing and seizing opportunities Doing more than job requires Dependability, with regard to attendance Achievement Orientation Setting challenging goals and measuring results Finding betters ways to do things (OFI process) Analytical Thinking Setting priorities Thinking logically, analyzing situations systematically Anticipating obstacles Self Confidence Presenting self assertively and confidently Stating position clearly, respectfully, and confidently in conflicts Taking responsibility for and learning from mistakes Teamwork and Collaboration Soliciting input of others and involving them Working collaboratively with supervisor and peers Treating everyone equally and with the same level of respect and professionalism Physical Requirements: Standing and/or walking for long periods of time; lifting up to 35 lbs. Working Conditions: Fast paced; high demand EEO Statement: National Safety Apparel provides equal employment opportunities for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, handicap, disability, ancestry, age, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or any other protected group status as defined by law.

Responsibilities

The Quality Assurance Associate is responsible for conducting inspections and verifications throughout the production process to ensure compliance with quality standards. This includes rejecting non-compliant work and notifying management of any quality issues.