Quality Control and Quality Assurance Associate

Kostklip® Manufacturing is hiring for its Permanent, Full-time Quality Control and Quality Assurance Associate position.

Kostklip® is an innovative, customer-focused manufacturer of shelf edge marketing products. A privately owned company that started in 1969, kostklip® has grown to be one of North America's leading designers and manufacturers of shelf edge labeling products.

Job Summary

Reporting to Production Manager, the Quality Control and Quality Assurance Associate is responsible for the organization and performance of quality control checks on parts produced in our manufacturing facility as well as raw material and parts received from vendors as per the company’s Quality Policies and Procedures. Additionally, the Quality Control and Quality Assurance Associate is responsible for the policies, procedures, and measurement of quality related performance as a whole.

Key responsibilities and accountabilities:

Responsibilities shall include but not be limited to:

• Ensure compliance with all policies and procedures related to Quality Control of finished and unfinished goods and materials
• Routine Quality Control checks for finished goods and raw materials
• Record quality control checks and logs, and ensure compliance to QC procedures
• Organizing and handling of goods for the purpose of conducting QC checks
• Provide input for improving quality procedures and systems
• Report on QC outcomes, metrics, and goals
• Routine calibration and record keeping of all instruments
• Work with Production and Operations to assist in the implementation and compliance of the QMS
• Ensure a high standard of housekeeping/cleanliness in designated stores areas
• Provide management with ideas and suggestions leading to continuous improvements

Qualifications:

• High school graduation certificate or Adult GED;
• 3+ Years of Q/C or warehouse / manufacturing experience is must
• Strong knowledge of sample inspection, caliper usage, Tensile tester, colorimeter/Chrome meter and problem analysis
• Computer proficiency in using Microsoft office applications
• Excellent organizational and communication skills;
• Ability to work with minimal supervision in a high paced, rapidly changing environment;
• Experience operating warehouse equipment including fork lift and pallet jacks is an asset
• Willingness to learn

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform essential job functions:

• Regularly required to stand, walk, handle material, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, and crouch;
• Required to reach and stretch;
• Frequent lifting and moving of packages/boxes up to 25 lbs unaided.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $23.00-$26.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Port Coquitlam, BC V3C 2M7: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Quality Control: 2 years (required)
• Quality inspection: 2 years (required)
• Vernier Calliper usage: 2 years (required)

Work Location: In person