Quality Assurance Associate -- 1st Shift presso Xcaliber International

Description

Centrally located in Pryor, Oklahoma, Xcaliber International is the nation’s largest value tobacco manufacturer. Xcaliber’s extensive product portfolio features 9 value-priced cigarette brands and 2 filtered cigars. Founded in 2001, Xcaliber International has spent over two decades continuously growing and improving its manufacturing capabilities. As of today, Xcaliber’s 500,000 square-foot production complex features a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility, automated warehouse and logistics center, administrative offices, an ISO-certified laboratory, as well as adjacent wholesale distribution and tobacco processing subsidiaries. Xcaliber also features an additional administrative office in Tulsa, OK. For over 20 years, Xcaliber International has earned a reputation for being an excellent employer, focused on employee satisfaction and safety. 

The primary responsibility of the Quality Assurance Associate is to ensure that the products manufactured meet quality standards, customer expectations and legal compliance. Candidate must be dependable, extremely detail oriented, self-motivated when working alone but also able to work well as part of a team.

DUTIES

• Analyze nearly finished product samples daily for quality, durability, safety and known product specifications before the final stage of production.
• Evaluate the materials routinely used during production, the work environment and components during production by running specific tests of quality.
• Inspect and test all incoming and outgoing product to confirm quality conformance to specifications and quality deliverables.
• Document quality assurance practices by entering data into logbooks, noting information in computer databases, and recording all inventory and actions.
• Ensure that during all parts of the production schedule that the product meets all guidelines related to federal, state, and local regulations that pertain to the industry.
• Communicate with management and other team members when problems arise and offer possible solutions to help correct any mistakes during manufacturing.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Attention to detail.
• Physical endurance and the ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Excel and Word.

PREFERRED

• Associate degree in this or another related field.

 BENEFITS

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Life and AD&D Insurance.
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance.
• Paid Vacation, Sick Days and Holiday.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with a Generous Company Match.