Quality Assurance Inspector

Job Description

Job Description

BACKGROUND : Since 1952, Beacon Group has been creating opportunities for people with disabilities across Southern Arizona, Phoenix and beyond.

As a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit, Beacon serves over 2,000 people with disabilities each year. Beacon provides job training and placement, supported and center-based employment, and day treatment programs to assist the more than two-thirds of working-age people with disabilities who do not have a job.

As a Beacon employee, you can be a part of delivering our mission and improving the lives of people with disabilities.

POSITION INTRODUCTION : Are you seeking a position as a Quality Assurance Inspector? If you are or you want to begin a career in this exciting and rewarding field, then we have the position for you.

We are looking for a patient, detail oriented and dedicated person to work in our QA department. This is a hands-on position.

BENEFITS :

• Competitive wages / salaries.
• 401(k) plan with 4% company match.
• Competitive health insurance benefits with several options to choose from (effective 1st of the month after 30 days). Many employees have $0 monthly medical insurance premiums.
• Dental, vision, life and array of other insurance plans to choose from.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Vacation, sick leave and extended sick leave plus holidays and floating holidays.

Quality Assurance General

• Participate in implementing the Beacon Group Quality Management System.
• Inspect work in progress to assure it meets job specifications.
• Conduct audits of production, programs and services to ensure quality at the direction of the Manager of Quality, Risk, and Compliance.
• Communicate to Department Supervisor reasons for rejection(s).
• Communicate to Production Manager / Custodial Manager any rejections that may result in production delays and / or affect deadlines.
• Assure Q.A. is complete according to contract priorities.
• Maintain statistics on effectiveness of Q.A. program as directed.
• Make recommendations for improvement of Q.A. program as needed.
• Make recommendations for any improvements of any and all quality assurance policies and procedures.
• Maintain revisions in Q.A. Manuals.
• Train Q.A. substitutes in Q.A. requirements and systems.
• Communicate to Department Manager any contract discrepancies, deviations or substitutions.

Quality Assurance Production

• Inspect production for final quality assurance specifications.
• Follow sampling plan directed by Manager of Quality, Risk, and Compliance.
• Sign off on Invoice / Inspection Form(s) to indicate acceptance or rejection.
• Re-inspect after any rejections per sampling plan directed by Manager of Quality, Risk, and Compliance.
• Assure all postal forms are correct and complete.
• Inspect all metered materials.
• Assure jobs are properly packaged, tagged, and marked for delivery.
• Inspect and approve production samples before the materials go to the floor when directed.
• Assure completed forms are returned to Production Manager and / or Warehouse Manager to assure jobs are shipped out in a timely manner per due dates.

Safety

• Follow all safety policies and procedures.
• Attend training and yearly review on the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard and Beacon's Exposure Control Policy and Hazard Communication Program.

Understand and follow all safety standards.

• Report any potentially dangerous situations to supervisor and Human Resources. Take steps necessary to protect clients and staff until the situation is corrected.
• Reinforce safe practices to clients, and other staff.
• Attend Safety training(s) as required.
• In the event of an industrial accident or illness, in conjunction with supervisor, complete an accident investigation and report to Human Resources.

Essentials Functions

• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds unassisted.
• Ability to push and pull up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to research using the Internet.
• Ability to conduct audits and inspections.
• Ability to work weekends and evenings.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to work effectively with computers and smartphones.
• Ability to visually inspect work for quality control and quality assurance.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Ability to work effectively with staff, clients, customers, and the public.
• Ability to use judgment.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to travel independently to various sites.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or its equivalent.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Knowledge of Standard Operating Procedures, inspection processes, and data collection.
• Experience working with people with disabilities or related course work is considered an asset.
• Knowledge of Quality Management Systems.
• Six months experience in quality control / quality assurance program.
• Must be able to obtain government clearances for facility access. (Job specific)
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Experience generating charts, graphs, and reports based on qualitative and quantitative data.

Because we participate in the Ability One program, preference will be given to individuals with a documented disability.

WORK HOURS AND SCHEDULE : Full-Time. Monday-Friday.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer - qualified females, minorities, disabled persons, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

Beacon focuses on career development and promotion for Direct Support Professionals -people are at the core of everything we do.

If you are looking for a career and not just a job, you are in the right place!