Job Purpose

In this position you will have the opportunity to:

• Perform all work in accordance with safety rules and regulations and participate in facility Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) activities as assigned.
• Proactively identify and perform tasks to maintain and improve safety, quality and environmental performance.
• Verify product standards are met through analysis of product and process measurements and observations.
• Ensure all relevant quality requirements are consistently met according to the Quality Control (QC) Manual, Control Plans and Plant Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's).
• Ensure that non-conforming product is appropriately quarantined, identified and segregated according to standard procedures.
• Analyze and evaluate quarantined product to determine disposition in accordance with product standards.
• Record testing and inspection results, input into appropriate database or spreadsheets.  Identify and respond to statistical trends or non-conforming process measures and test values.
• Verify that all product packaging and appearance standards are met.  Lead in troubleshooting and resolving non-conformances; conduct audits of finished product packaging.
• Generate reports and charts for further analysis.
• Communicate test results and observations to operations and management to maintain process and product conformance.
• Assist in process/product tests/trials as assigned.
• Conduct product testing and analyze results.
• Provide support of LP's Value-Based Strategy by conducting employee training as needed, leveraging QIR learnings to the process and identifying product/process optimization and A-grade improvement opportunities.
• Maintain raw material inventories by recording and monitoring consumption as needed.
• Perform other duties as necessary.
• Perform all duties in accordance with environmental and safety rules and regulations.

What do I need to be successful?

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge and ability to follow safety and environmental standards and procedures.
• Knowledge of LP's Quality System or ability to gain such knowledge.
• Knowledge of APA Quality Policies and Standards.
• Demonstrated ability to operate a computer and supporting software, to include spreadsheet and statistical packages.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, equipment and basic mechanical ability.
• Ability to operate job related tools and equipment.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work while wearing a respirator and/or other safety clothing or equipment.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Knowledge of general equipment maintenance.
• Time management skills.
• Demonstrated mechanical ability.
• Ability to read and understand safety rules and regulations.

Education & Experience

Education:

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent.
• Bachelor's degree in Forest Products, Engineering, Wood Science or related field preferred.
• ASQ Certifications, Lean Six Sigma Training or other applicable training desirable.

Experience:

• 2+ years' experience in a related field preferred.
• Or any equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the key responsibilities of this position.

Work Environment

• Manufacturing Plant Environment
  • The lab and manufacturing environment includes exposure to moving parts, fumes, chemicals, airborne particles and high temperatures.
  • Must have the ability to climb, bend, stoop, kneel, work in inclement weather and work with elevated noise levels.
  • Position requires the ability to frequently lift equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
  • Must have the ability to wear a respirator.
  • Must have the ability to work 8-12 hour shifts including nights, weekends, holidays and rotating shifts.
  • Must have the ability to work at heights.