Quality Associate 1st Shift

JOB DETAILS

Base pay starts at $21.00 per hour

Shift: 1st shift - 6:00 am - 2:30 pm, Monday-Friday, overtime as designated

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The End of Line Inspector (EOL) is responsible for conducting detailed inspections of fabricated products and in-process quality checks to ensure compliance with company quality standards, specifications, and safety requirements. With a customer-centric mindset, this role takes ownership of product quality and understands the impact inspection accuracy has on customer satisfaction. The EOL works in an interconnected and collaborative manner with production, quality, and leadership teams to identify issues, communicate findings, and support timely resolutions. This position plays a key role in maintaining product integrity, promoting a culture of safety, and supporting continuous improvement through attention to detail, data-driven problem solving, and adherence to standard work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The following duties are representative of the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

• Conduct inspections of finished goods, in-process materials, packaged, staged, and loaded shipments in accordance with established quality standards
• Monitor, inspect, document, and report quality findings related to assigned activities and finished goods
• Prepare clear, accurate, and timely inspection reports, audit documentation, and quality control summaries
• Perform product testing using a variety of inspection tools, gauges, and measuring devices
• Complete first article inspections and quality reports
• Inspect incoming raw materials per established inspection plans and maintain receiving inspection records
• Perform start-up and changeover audits to verify product compliance with specifications
• Document, track, and assist in the resolution of nonconforming material and process discrepancies
• Conduct basic root cause analysis and support corrective action initiatives
• Maintain calibration records and verify in-process calibration of inspection tools and equipment
• Support internal and external quality audits as assigned
• Communicate quality issues, trends, and corrective actions with the Quality Manager and relevant stakeholders
• Maintain continuous improvement practices within the work area
• Support department operations by temporarily filling production line roles as needed, consistent with training, qualifications, safety requirements, and applicable wage and hour laws. Temporary assignments do not alter classification unless formally reassigned
• Perform other job-related duties consistent with training, experience, and business needs

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Prior manufacturing or quality inspection experience preferred

Language Skills

• Ability to read, understand, and communicate work-related information in English as required for safety, quality, and job performance
• Reasonable accommodations may be considered consistent with business necessity

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, and percentages

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out written, oral, or diagram-based instructions
• Ability to solve routine problems involving multiple variables in standardized situations

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to maintain focus and attention to detail
• Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse workforce
• Ability to read and use measuring devices such as tape measures, micrometers, and protractors

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, bend, stoop, reach, use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, and lift or move materials. Specific vision abilities include close-up, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception. These physical demands are representative of those required to perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made in accordance with applicable law.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment includes exposure to moving mechanical parts, manufacturing equipment, noise, temperature variations, and occasional exposure to hazardous materials. Hearing protection and other personal protective equipment may be required.

SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Comply with all company safety policies, procedures, and training
• Properly use required personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Follow OSHA regulations and company Job Safety Analysis requirements
• Perform all tasks in a manner consistent with safe manufacturing practices

Address: 3010 Ramco St #100 W. Sacramento, CA 95691

*Full-time is defined as regularly working 30+ hours per week. **Union programs may vary depending on the collective bargaining agreement.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

The US base pay range for this full-time position is $21.00 per hour to $24.00 per hour + medical, dental, vision benefits starting day 1 + 401k and PTO. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. (Full-time is defined as regularly working 30+ hours per week. Union programs may vary depending on the collective bargaining agreement.)

Why work for Cornerstone Building Brands?

Our teams are at the heart of our purpose to positively contribute to the communities where welive, work and play. Full-time* team members receive** medical, dental and vision benefits starting day 1. Other benefits include PTO, paid holidays, FSA, life insurance, LTD, STD, 401k, EAP, discount programs, tuition reimbursement, training, and professional development.

*Full-time is defined as regularly working 30+ hours per week. **Union programs may vary depending on the collective bargaining agreement.

Cornerstone Building Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, or status as a protected veteran. You can find the Equal Employment Opportunity Poster here. You can also view Your Right to Work Poster herealong with This Organizations Participation in E-Verify Poster here.If you'd like to view a copy of the company's affirmative action planfor protected veterans or individuals with disabilities or policy statement, please contact Human Resources at 281-897-7788 or HRCompliance@cornerstone-bb.com. If you have a disability and you believe that you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please contact Human Resources at 281-897-7788 or HRCompliance@cornerstone-bb.com. This email is used exclusively to assist disabled job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Only emails received for this purpose will be returned. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or technical issues not related to a disability, will not receive a response.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) of 2018

Must be at least 18 years of age to apply.

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