Quality Assurance Inspector Jobs

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.

Quality Assurance General

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

Quality Assurance Production

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

Quality Assurance Miscellaneous (if applicable)

• Help develop and maintain various policies and requirement checklists for customers and contracts.
• Conduct internal audits and inspections of Production, Billing and Finance, Rehabilitation Services, CWT, Custodial, Fulfillment Services, and Beacon Secure programs and services to ensure quality at the direction of the Manager of Quality, Risk, and Compliance.
• Develop, maintain and update SDS binders.

Miscellaneous

• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Attend training(s) as required.
• Attend General Staff, Production, and Custodial meetings and other meetings and in-services as required.

Beacon Vehicle

• Ensure the Vehicle inspection as outlined in the Beacon Driver's manual is being completed. Report any problems immediately to Lead Program Manager and/or Fleet Department when needed.
• Ensure fire extinguishers are being checked and tags initialed monthly.
• Ensure that routine maintenance is performed, and that vehicle is in safe running order.
• Ensure that Job Coaches are maintaining a clean vehicle, which includes cleaning the inside and outside on a regular basis.
• Ensure that vehicle mileage forms are being completed on a daily basis.
• Report and record accidents in a timely manner to Lead Program Manager.
• Ensure that the Job Coaches know the location of first aid kit, fire extinguisher, personal protection kit and roadside triangles.
• Operate vehicle in a safe manner and in compliance with local and state laws.
• Ensure all passengers wear seat belts.

Safety

• Report any potentially dangerous situations to supervisor and Human Resources. Take steps necessary to protect clients and staff until the situation is corrected.
• 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.
• 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.
• Reinforce safe practices to clients, and other staff.

Essentials Functions

• Ability to use judgment.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to work independently.
• Have a valid Arizona Driver's License and pass the Beacon driving test.
• Ability to work effectively with staff, clients, customers, and the public.
• Ability to work effectively with computers and smartphones.
• Ability to visually inspect work for quality control and quality assurance.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds unassisted.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Ability to conduct audits and inspections.
• Ability to work weekends and evenings.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Provide proof of good driving. https://servicearizona.com/motorVehicleRecord
• Ability to research using the Internet.
• Ability to travel independently to various sites.
• Ability to push and pull up to 25 pounds.

Qualifications

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

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

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and we encourage all qualified females, minorities, persons with disabilities, and veterans to apply. If your disability requires accommodation, please discuss it with us as we are happy to work with you.