Quality Control Technician

THE OPPORTUNITY

WFP Engineered Products is looking to hire a Quality Control Technician for our Calvert Division in Vancouver and Washougal, WA.

What You’ll Do: The Quality Control Technician will collaborate with the Quality Control Lead to support continuous improvement and organizational strategy, drive performance, and enhance product quality. This position will oversee the quality of products in accordance with customer and company specifications.

Who You Are: You are a tenured Quality Control Technician with a background in the manufacturing industry. You are a detail-oriented with great communication skills, a propensity for safety standards, and a drive to continue improving processes and increase your own professional development.

Our total rewards offering includes:

• Hourly rate of $22.05 – $23.63 based on your skill level, qualifications, and experience
• Dental and Medical Benefits; employee premiums for base plan are 100% paid for by WFP
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Opportunities for growth and a long-term career
• An energetic team-oriented environment
• A safe workplace

Work Environment: This role is to be performed in person at our Calvert operations sites in Washougal, WA and/or Vancouver, WA.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Champion and ensure adherence to company safety and sustainability processes and procedures;
• Maintain ongoing education of WFP manufacturing process and familiarity of industry standard publications;
• Monitor quality checkpoints of production as to be proactive in spotting potential manufacturing defects;
• Review incoming and outgoing productions materials to ensure all quality expectations are met;
• Ensure continuous, routine, quality testing and evaluate the quality of daily production by collecting and analyzing samples;
• Manage production quality issues, engaging the Quality Control Supervisor for support as needed;
• Focus on corrective actions to guarantee product continues to meet or exceeds industry standard;
• Maintain companywide documentation for the purpose of internal and 3rd party audits.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education And Experience

• 3-5 years of experience of Quality Control in a manufacturing environment or related industry;
• Knowledge of and experience with species, nominal lumber sizes and grading preferred.

Skills, Knowledge and Required Competencies

• High level of integrity and professionalism;
• Demonstrated orientation towards continuous improvement;
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills;
• Proficient computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Suites;
• Reading and interpreting both Standard and Metric units of measurement;
• Excellent attention to detail in analyzing and sampling products;
• Ability to engage and motivate staff to perform at a higher standard.

YOUR CAREER

At Western Forest Products, we believe our most significant asset is our people. Investing in our people brings value and success to our business, ensuring a safe, engaged, productive and continuously improving workplace. We offer challenging opportunities working alongside the best in the industry to meet your career and professional development goals while providing competitive total rewards and recognition.

We provide a variety of on-the-job training and continuing education in many areas at Western to ensure you have the skills you need to succeed. Our promote-from-within culture recognizes high performance and we offer diverse career paths across the organization for those with the talent and will to advance.

Our total rewards offering including competitive pay, 401(k) plan, extended health and dental benefits and other programs designed to support our employees.

WESTERN OVERVIEW

Western Forest Products is a leading forest products company that sustainably manages forests and manufactures high-quality wood products. Headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia with operations in the coastal region of BC and Washington State, Western meets the needs of customers worldwide with a specialty wood products focus and diverse product offering.

Our commitment to health and safety, environmental stewardship and community engagement is core to how we do business at Western Forest Products.

Our approach to responsible business practices in all aspects of our business is multi-faceted. We adhere to and employ the most stringent environmental practices in the world. The steps we take to ensure the forests in which we operate are renewed and remain healthy and viable for future generations are mirrored in the care we take to make certain our communities continue to grow and prosper. This includes investing in communities where we operate and continuing to forge mutually beneficial relationships with First Nations in respect of their local and cultural interests.