Position Summary
Basic Function:
Supports the distribution center’s quality assurance efforts by monitoring and inspecting processes related to product handling, inventory, and shipments. This role ensures adherence to quality standards through calibration of testing equipment, conducting audits, analyzing data, and facilitating corrective actions. The position collaborates with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve process issues, manage customer returns, and maintain accurate documentation. It drives continuous improvement initiatives and supports compliance with corporate quality systems to enhance operational efficiency and customer satisfaction within the distribution environment.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions:
Coordinate and perform facility quality actions including, but not limited to:
Calibration and measuring of testing equipment
Perform required tests and audits of products and processes
Monitor facility quality and work with staff to develop corrective actions to foster improvement
Coordinate the facility quality system including work instructions, documents, records, and audit actions
Attend quality updates and training sessions
Work with leadership on problem solving
Conduct Root Cause Analysis
Track progress, thru Pareto Analysis, PDCA
Participate during external audits (on-site)
Define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw conclusions
Ability to effectively implement continuous improvement
Understand Office, Warehouse, Hose Fab and Kitting Processes (if applicable)
Team player, engaging across multiple teams and disciplines
Enforce & update work instructions to changing environment
Engage with Division Quality Team Members
Assess the cost of poor quality
Establish and maintain Quality Starpoint Teams
Merge 5 Star Quality Team findings
Engage in conversation, with knowledge and confidence, with customers at customer visits
Develop and establish quality plans, inspection plans, trends, statistical plans & cost estimates
Read and interpret product blueprints and/or catalogs
Use of measuring devices such as calipers and tapes
Record & report necessary data on appropriate paperwork and/or in computer-based program(s) (i.e. Excel, Word, etc.)
Actively support the Corporate Win Strategy
Actively support Safety Culture
Perform other related responsibilities
Qualifications
Requirements:
High School Diploma or equivalent, 2 or 4-year college degree preferred
Affiliation with and position equivalent certification by industry recognized quality organization(s)
Knowledge of the ISO 9000 International Standard
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (specifically Excel & Word)
Strong communication skills
Mechanical aptitude
Working knowledge of writing: Work Instructions & Quality Manuals
Knowledge of PFMEA, AIAG, Failure Analysis & PPAP
Job requirements include standing, bending, stooping, twisting, climbing ladders or stairs, and the ability to lift to 40 pounds
LEAN experience
Experience with Returned Goods Authorization (RGA) preferred
Ability to perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment to assure delivery requirements
Clear communication (oral and written) skills
Ability to keep accurate records
Ability to follow documented procedures and standards
Excellent time-management skills with the ability to work independently with little supervision
Customer service skills
Mathematical skills
Strong attention to detail
Understand ISO 9000/9001 quality policies
Conditions of Employment
Hiring Conditions:
This position is subject to meeting U.S. export compliance and/or U.S. Government contracting citizenship eligibility requirements.
Parker Hannifin
Marketing Statement:
Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies and systems. For more than a century the company has been enabling engineering breakthroughs that lead to a better tomorrow. Learn more at www.parker.com or parkerhannifin.
Pay, Benefits, Work Schedule
Competitive Compensation:
- Pay Range: $23.76 per hour to $39.61 per hour
- Participation in Annual Incentive Program
Benefit & Retirement Plans:
Parker offers competitive benefit programs, including:
- Comprehensive coverage for medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, voluntary optional life, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and critical illness insurance with competitive premium cost.
- 401(k) Plan with company matching contributions at 100 of the first 5 of pay.
- Company provided defined-contribution retirement plan with annual contribution equal to 3 of pay.
- Career development and tuition reimbursement.
- Other benefits including paid parental leave, short and long-term disability programs, adoption assistance, a Care.com membership and financial planning assistance are provided at no cost to you.
- Supplemental benefit programs including identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness are available at competitive rates.
- Paid Time Off and Company-Paid Holidays.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations.(“Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / VEVRAA Federal Contractor”)
If you would like more information about Equal Employment Opportunity as an applicant under the law, please go to Employees & Job Applicants U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Drug Tests
Drug-Free Workplace:
In accordance with Parker’s policies and applicable state laws, Parker provides for a drug-free workplace. Therefore, all applicants seeking employment with Parker will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.
