QA Tech VBC DS

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

Tests and conducts routine and non-routine analysis of raw materials, in-process, and finished product, using variety of testing devices and procedures to maintain product quality.

• Tests and inspects products at various stages of production process and compiles and evaluates statistical data to determine and maintain quality and reliability of products.
• Performs analytical tests on samples, using instrumentation and equipment and performs calculations to measure factors.
• Tests product to verify factors.
• Collects and records results of sampling and testing to maintain record of product quality.
• Collects, measures, and weighs samples of materials.
• Assists in implementing a total quality management program and/or trains others on total quality management.
• Participates as a member of the team, engages in ongoing development, communication, and implementation of team concepts, programs, and policies; coordinates work to ensure best practices with all team members.
• Attends appropriate team meetings.
• Fosters strong cohesiveness regarding all major issues; e.g., direction, annual plan, budget, policy changes, etc.; identifies areas lacking cohesiveness and presents them to the team leader, working with the team in a supportive manner to resolve issues and actively looks for ways to reinforce actions needed to achieve synergy within the larger organization.
• Familiar with Simmons' established operating systems (e.g., quality, security, office environment, company policies, LEAN); understands responsibility to maintain familiarity with the systems and the position's role in supporting these systems, including consideration of impact of individual actions on the systems and responsibility to communicate concerns and improvement ideas.
• Performs other duties as necessary in support of business objectives.

Standing on feet for entire shift; bending at waist; uses both hands; walking; lift up to 55 lbs.; must be able to tolerate temperatures above 100° or below 32° at any given time. The working environment is wet, cold and at times walking surfaces are slippery. Personal safety is a must for this area.

Employee will use hair net(s), hearing protection, and gloves, apron, sleeve guards (if required), mesh gloves (if using knife or scissors) and smock.

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Minimum Education:

Must have a high school diploma or equivalent; must be able to read, write, and communicate effectively in English. Must be able to pass company issued Quality Assurance test.

Preferred Education:

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For immediate consideration of hourly production positions located in the area from Fort Smith, AR to Van Buren, AR please apply in person Monday thru Friday, between 7:00 am and 5:00 pm at:

Simmons Foods Hiring Center

4900 Rogers Ave, Suite 103-D
Fort Smith, AR
72903

In person applications at our Hiring Center receive priority consideration. You may still apply for positions online; however please note that positions may be filled at our Hiring Center before our online applications are reviewed.

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