Auditor

Quality Assurance Auditor

Suncast Corporation is the leading US-based designer, manufacturer, and distributor of high-quality resin products for the home and industrial markets. A privately held company headquartered in Western Chicago, Illinois, Suncast prides itself on 35 years of innovation and sustainability across a wide range of product categories with materials proudly sourced in the USA. Everything we do is supported by the strength and ingenuity of American workers and we are committed to helping families across the country make the most of their unique spaces. We utilize state-of-the-art machinery and innovative manufacturing techniques to consistently engineer products of the highest possible quality.

The Quality Assurance Auditor prepares sales sample orders for shipment, conducts quality audits, and oversees the UPS replacement parts order fulfillment department. Quality audits will have three origins: Purchased finished goods, scheduled Suncast manufactured finished goods, special quality problem audits. In addition, this employee will assist with product quality inspection as needed.

This employee will split his or her time between the manufacturing facility (701 North Kirk Road) and the two warehouse/distribution facilities, one approximately one mile and the other approximately thirteen miles away from the main plant. Driving to each will be necessary.

Responsibilities

The following duties are considered essential to this position. Other responsibilities may be assigned.

Prepare and test sales samples as requested by the sales and marketing department. Ensure that the orders are completed in a timely manner.

Audit purchased finished products. These products will be manufactured by a vendor. Follow an approved sampling plan to determine if the lot conforms to Suncast specifications. Additional auditors may be assigned to assist with these audits.

Audit production according an established schedule. Use approved sampling plans and sample selection techniques. Report audit findings.

Perform non-scheduled audits when prompted by quality concerns. This may be due to shop floor findings, customer complaints, or findings from sales sample preparation. In most cases these will be for finished products.

Oversee production repackaging. This may fall into three groups: Rework due to previously found quality defects, repack due to packaging changes, or conversions.

Assist with quality inspection efforts in the manufacturing facility. This may include assisting with weekend rotation to ensure inspection coverage as needed.

Stay informed of new technology, methods, and materials for this position.

Support and comply with all Suncast safety policies, quality standards, and housekeeping methods at all times. Suncast policies have been developed to ensure compliance with employee law.

Explain company policies to workers and enforce safety regulations.

Confer with the Human Resources and the department manager on staffing, hiring, and disciplining employees.

Initiate or suggest plans to motivate workers to achieve work goals.

Assist workers in resolving work related problems.

Prepare required annual personnel performance reviews in a timely basis.

This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities, this position does require strong leadership skills since the Auditor will occasionally be overseeing the work of other auditors and repackaging employees.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Minimum two years of manufacturing quality assurance experience required. At least two years of experience in an injection molding or blow-molding environment desired. Course work in plastics or injection molding is a strong plus.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence in basic English. Ability to speak clearly and effectively to a group of managers, engineers, and coworkers. Bilingual a plus.
• Mathematical Skills
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, and schedule form.
• Ability to use a Windows-based PC system. Good PC file management skills. Ability to use established databases. Ability to create Word documents and Excel spreadsheets. Ability to use e-mail.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This is a physically active position in a manufacturing facility. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, climb, stoop, kneel, communicate effectively with others, and use active listening skills. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Vision ability requirements for this job include color acuity, close vision, distance vision, and depth perception. This is a full-time position. However, due to fluctuations in production schedules, this employee may be required to work additional hours to meet additional needs.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing these duties, the employee will spend part of his or her time in a manufacturing environment and part of the time in an office environment. Manufacturing areas are subject to seasonal variations in temperature and humidity. Noise level is generally moderate for manufacturing. Safety equipment is required when in manufacturing areas. Typically, offices are climate controlled and have a moderate noise level for an office.

The Anticipated Pay Range for This Position: $19.00-$22.00 hourly

Suncast offers a comprehensive benefits package including: Medical, Dental, Prescription Drugs, Vision insurance, Telehealth benefits; Group Term Life insurance; 401K with employer match; Paid vacation time off; Paid holidays; Short- and long-term disability coverage; Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for health; Paid Parental Leave (maternity & paternity); Tuition Reimbursement

All qualified applicants will be given equal consideration regardless of race, age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, color, religion, protected veteran status or national origin.