Qc Technician 2

Ensures conformance to industry, company, and customer-specific quality standards for untreated and treated material, preservatives, and treating specifications by performing the following duties: 

Principal Responsibilities: 

• Administers field and laboratory tests, evaluates results, and makes recommendations on treatment of materials.  
• Ensures and maintains Corporate Quality Policy on quality standards.
• Oversees processing of quality reports and maintenance of quality databases.  
• Assists production departments in driving product quality.
• Assists with the implementation of process improvements.
• Ensures all preservative concentrations in work solutions are monitored on a regular basis to determine they are within specified company and industry standards.
• Oversees boring, inspection, and chemical analysis of all treated charges; issues all treating certificates and certified treating reports.
• Monitors all manufacturing processes to ensure conformance to minimum standards; i.e., incising, shaving, and framing.
• Maintains accurate records of all field and laboratory analysis, inspections, correspondence, specifications, research, or other documents.
• Assures that a high degree of communication with regard to progress and conformance are maintained.  Works closely with independent, government, and company inspectors.  Participates in industry "round robins."
• Oversees regulatory compliance activities including field and laboratory sampling, analysis, and compliance reporting.
• Coordinates 3rd party quality control inspections.
• Works closely with the treating supervisor in providing information to optimize treating cycles and solution strengths. 
• Participates on company audit team, conducting quality audits of operating plants.
• Completes necessary daily, weekly, and monthly reporting to plant leadership regarding inspection and compliance results.
• Participates and contributes to company safety program.  
• Performs other related duties as assigned. 

Quality Control Technician 2 will be trained for the qualifications and proficiency of a Quality Control Technician 1.

This position may also be designated as the EHS contact for a facility and may be assigned additional related duties.

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

Qualifications: 

• Education: BA/BS degree or at least 2 - 3 years relevant experience in a production environment.  Engineering, Forest Resources, Business, Operations Management degree a plus.
• Experience: Management experience preferred.
• License/Certification: NA 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing Principles preferred.
• Ability to prioritize work and handle multiple projects.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency in oral and written communication. 
• Must work exceptionally well in team environments and have strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to learn quickly, adaptable, and embraces change. 
• Strong results-orientated.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.  
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.  
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.  
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of email, spreadsheet software, database software, word processing software, and presentation software.  

Employee Benefits:
As a Stella-Jones employee, you will have access to excellent benefits and incentives including:

• The security of working for a company designated as an essential workplace
• Comprehensive total benefits package with 3 medical plans to choose from
• Several company-paid benefits including:
• Dental and Vision coverage
• Life insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) policies
• Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Access to a robust employee assistance program
• Competitive compensation
• Annual bonus program opportunity
• 401(k) savings plan with generous Company match (150% on the first 4% deferred)
• 2 weeks paid vacation and 9 holidays
• Career advancement opportunities 
• Ability to purchase Company stock 

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled