Quality Lab Tech - MD

Company Description

Founded in 1997, Fiberon is a leading U.S. manufacturer of wood-alternative decking, railing and cladding distributed worldwide.  Fortune Brands Innovations (NYSE: FBIN) added the business to their industry leading brands in 2018. Our company purpose is “Fulfilling the Dreams of Home”. Home is the place where we feel safe, make memories and connect with one another, and where we can be our best, authentic selves. Fortune Brands Innovations operates in the high-growth categories of water, outdoors and security, which are powered by strong tailwinds and underpinned by our leading brands. Behind those brands is the Fortune Brands Advantage, our capabilities that empower us to execute in any environment. We are dedicated to fostering a culture that ensures maximum equipment reliability, process efficiency, and effective associate engagement. We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Process Technician Supervisor to be a leader in our initiatives and drive continuous improvement.

Job Description

The Quality Technician is accountable for protecting our customers by ensuring only compliant materials enter and exit the plant. This role combines comprehensive inspection and testing of incoming raw materials, in-process components, and finished composite decking products with data-driven analysis to prevent defects and drive continuous improvement. Responsibilities include auditing quality processes, maintaining documentation and calibrations, and communicating issues to support timely resolution. By identifying process improvement opportunities and collaborating cross-functionally, the technician helps ensure product reliability, operational efficiency, and customer delight. 

Position schedule is Monday to Friday from 7:00AM to 3:00PM

Wage Range DOE and Qualification is Hourly from $20.00 to $24.00 per hour

Key Responsibilities:

Technical Knowledge

The individual in this role must have a thorough understanding of quality control including:

• Measurement and test equipment use and calibrations including hand tools, gauges, optical tools, balances, color meters, and force measuring instruments.
• Data entry and analysis methods.
• Quality management system compliance.
• Process improvement and problem solving approaches.
• Area management and housekeeping best practices.
• Risk assessment reasoning.
• Nonconforming materials and rework handling.
• Sampling plans and proper sample preparation.
• Inspection techniques and processes.
• Auditing.

Core Skills

The individual in this role must demonstrate mastery in the following areas:

• Writing Skills: Write clear, simple sentences, complete technical forms, and apply basic math concepts like estimation and spatial reasoning.
• Reading Skills: Interpret manuals, safety instructions, reports, and understand images, graphs, and coding systems in the work area.
• Oral Skills: Communicate effectively, respond to questions, and collaborate with supervisors and team members to support plant improvements.
• Motivation: Take responsibility for assignments, improve skills, and set personal goals with actionable strategies.
• Integrity: Be honest with company property and time, communicate respectfully, and resolve conflicts constructively.
• Reliability: Maintain punctuality, stay composed in stressful situations, and work effectively in a structured environment.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Required

• Ability to work 12-hour shifts in a continuous manufacturing environment.
• Willingness to work overtime, holidays, and weekends as scheduled.
• Proficiency with using a computer.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite products.
• Ability to operate a forklift.
• Strong cross-functional communication skills.
• At least 18 years of age.

Preferred

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Strong English, reading, and writing skills for career advancement, including the ability to interpret safety rules, operating instructions, maintenance manuals, and procedural documents.
• Previous forklift operation experience.
• Previous manufacturing experience.

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements outlined below represent those necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this role. Reasonable accommodations may be provided for individuals with disabilities.

• Lift, push, and pull, up to 50 pounds.
• Stand and walk around for a 12.5+ hour shift.
• Perform physical tasks such as bending, squatting, and kneeling.
• Ability to operate various different styles of forklifts
• Wear and operate required safety equipment, including earplugs and safety glasses.
• Read printed reports and data displayed on computer screens.
• Fine motor skills to operate tools, including chop saws, staple guns, calipers and other test equipment.

The use of personal protective equipment (PPE), such as safety eyewear, steel-toed boots, and hearing protection, is mandatory in designated areas. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is often exposed to hot and wet and/or humid conditions; occasionally moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Additional Information

Company Description:

Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. is an industry-leading innovation company focused on creating smarter, safer and more beautiful homes and improving lives. Our driving purpose is that we elevate every life by transforming spaces into havens. We believe our work and our brands can have incredibly positive impacts for not just our business and shareholders, but for people and the planet, too. When you join Fortune Brands, you become part of a high-performing team who are empowered to think big, learn fast and make bold decisions. We support an inclusive and diverse culture where everyone is encouraged and empowered to be their authentic selves, and where our differences and unique perspectives are a key strength. Explore life at Fortune Brands here

Additional Information:

Fortune Brands believes in fair and equitable pay. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is Hiring Pay Range: USD - USD. Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range, or be above or below the range, based on factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, professional achievement, business need, and location. In addition to base salary, employees will participate in either an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role-based sales incentive plan.

At Fortune Brands, we support the overall health and wellness of our associates by offering comprehensive, competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates’ unique needs. This includes robust health plans, a market-leading 401(k) program with a company contribution, product discounts, flexible time off benefits (including half-day summer Fridays per policy), inclusive fertility / adoption benefits, and more. We offer numerous Employee Resource Groups to support inclusivity and our associates’ feeling of belonging at work.

Fortune Brands is a brand, innovation and channel leader focused on exciting, supercharged categories in the home products, security and commercial building markets. Our portfolio of brands includes Moen, House of Rohl, Aqualisa, SpringWell, Therma-Tru, Larson, Fiberon, Master Lock, SentrySafe and Yale residential.

Fortune Brands is headquartered in Deerfield, Illinois and trades on the NYSE as FBIN

Equal Employment Opportunity:

FBIN is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Reasonable Accommodations:

FBIN is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please contact us at fbinleave.fbhs@fbin.com and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information. Resumes submitted to this email address will not be responded to.

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