Quality Auditor / Production Assistant

Shift: 5:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Pay Rate:$21.26/hr
Assignment Type: Short-Term / Long-Term
Interview Required

Position Overview

We are seeking a Quality Auditor / Production Assistant to support manufacturing operations through in-process quality inspections, documentation, and production support activities. This role is responsible for ensuring finished goods meet established quality standards while providing real-time feedback to operators and production teams.

The Quality Auditor will help identify process improvements, prevent quality issues, and support the organization's commitment to customer satisfaction, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Quality Auditing & Inspection

• Perform in-process quality audits within assigned production areas according to established procedures.
• Conduct quality checks and measurements on critical-to-quality characteristics throughout production runs.
• Complete audit documentation accurately and thoroughly.
• Submit completed audit forms and inspection records to Quality Management or Department Supervisors.
• Perform beginning-of-run and end-of-run quality evaluations.
• Verify completion of pre-startup quality checks before production begins.
• Ensure finished products meet internal quality standards and customer requirements.

Quality Issue Identification & Escalation

• Identify process gaps, defects, non-conforming materials, and potential quality risks.
• Communicate quality concerns immediately to production leadership.
• Work collaboratively with operators and supervisors to prevent defective products from progressing through production.
• Support containment activities by identifying, isolating, and managing suspect materials.
• Follow established non-conforming material procedures and support corrective action efforts.

Production Support

• Assist machine operators with order preparation and machine setup activities as needed.
• Support quality sorting activities when required.
• Provide general production assistance to help meet department goals.
• Collaborate with production and quality teams to maintain safe, efficient, and high-quality operations.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Experience working in a manufacturing, production, quality, or inspection environment.
• Understanding of manufacturing quality systems and quality control practices.
• Knowledge of non-conforming material handling procedures and corrective action processes.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent observation and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining accuracy and objectivity during audits.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to provide feedback to production teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience performing quality audits, inspections, or quality assurance activities.
• Experience in corrugated packaging manufacturing.
• Previous experience supporting production operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented manufacturing professional who understands the importance of quality standards and enjoys hands-on work in a production environment. This position is well suited for candidates with experience as:

• Quality Inspector
• Quality Technician
• QA/QC Technician
• Manufacturing Technician
• Production Associate
• Production Inspector
• Packaging Quality Inspector

This position does not require forklift or clamp truck operation and is not a union-utilized position.