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Job Summary:We are seeking an experienced Distribution Quality Technician II to join our leadership team in St. Peters, MO. The Quality Technician II provides the leadership necessary to establish and maintain quality levels of products through the entire value chain driving an effective quality system. In this role, you are responsible for quality compliance of all functions and driving continuous improvement to support our receiving, value services (kitting and labeling), rework, and shipping operations. The successful candidate will foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and open communication, and promote employee engagement with the team that enables the team to meet business objectives. This position reports directly to the Distribution Quality Manager. This position may require periodic weekend/evening work. We have openings on all shifts including 1st (6:00a-2:30p), 2nd- (2:30p-11:00p), or a flex shift which is (11a-7:30p), (12p-8:30p) or (10a-6:30p) CST
Thrive at work and at home: •
Benefits kick in on
DAY ONE for you and your family, including health insurance and holistic wellness programs that include generous incentives -
WE DARE TO CARE! •
Family building benefits include fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy assistance. •
401K match up to 6%, plus an additional 2% core contribution = up to
8% company contribution. •
Paid time off, including in support of
volunteer and
parental leave needs. •Educational and training opportunities through company programs along with
tuition assistance and
student debt support. •Learn more about our benefits here!
Where is the work: This position has been designated as
On-Site.This role has been designated by the Company as Safety Sensitive.Core Job Responsibilities:- Safely operates PIV equipment (forklifts, clamp trucks, reach trucks, and order pickers) to load, unload, sort, stack, and stage product.
- Drive continuous improvement toward defect-free processes that create loyal customers and promote a learning culture with the team.
- Perform daily audits and quality checks for all areas in the Distribution Center throughout the shift per the documented audit sequence procedures.
- Report and follow up on repeat quality issues with responsible teams to help brainstorm process or design improvements.
- Participate in special projects to develop or improve quality policies, programs, or activities.
- Begin the communication process and initiate product quarantines in the event of repeat serious issues found during the audits and lead product quarantine reworks, as needed.
- Execute processes, including finished goods rework, re-boxing, and scrap.
- Record results for technical reporting.
- Inspect raw materials, goods in process, and finished goods for proper appearance, packaging, and labels.
- Use a wide variety of industrial machinery or hand tools to make repairs to defects related to quality.
- Make suggestions for quality improvements and work with production and engineering teams.
Minimum Qualifications: - High School diploma/GED
- Must have demonstrated sense of responsibility, and accuracy in performance of past and present job assignments
- Dependability and attendance are significant factors in the requirements of the job
- Ability to read and understand specifications and instructions
- Must have strong communication skills and able to present material on one-to-one basis as well as to a group of your peers and/or management if needed
- Demonstrated knowledge and skill level with software programs such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, ETQ, Oracle
- Able to investigate misshipments and follow the FAI process
- Annual skills update training, as needed
•Must be able to explain the intent of the quality policies to peers and Operations Team•Ability to read blueprints and product specifications•Strong attention to detail
- Knowledge of driving continuous improvement
Essential Skills or Knowledge:- Motivated self-starter able to prioritize projects, accept responsibility, and follow through without close supervision.
- Excellent leadership and people management skills, with the ability to motivate and develop a high-performing team.
- Highly articulate verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to effectively prioritize and balance multiple projects.
- Ability to research and analyze information and draw valid conclusions and recommendations.
- Desire to continually learn and expand the knowledge base and provide continuous education for their team.
- Knowledge of UL, CE, and transportation regulations is a plus.
Haven't done every single thing in the job description? At Trane Technologies, we are just as interested in your capabilities as your prior work experience. So, if you are excited about this role but your past work experience doesn't align perfectly with everything in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may just be the best person for this role.
Compensation:Salary: Based off experience Disclaimer: This range could be a result of seniority, merit, geographic location where the work is performed, education, experience, travel requirements for the job, or because of a system the employer uses to measure earnings by quantity or quality of production (so, for example, positions that may not have traditional salary ranges). Our prosperous commission plans grow over time with a successful employee's growing pipeline. Some sales professionals may eventually move to 100% commission.
Equal Employment Opportunity: We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits and programs. We are 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, pregnancy, age, marital status, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally protected status.We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits and programs. We are 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, pregnancy, age, marital status, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally protected status.