Quality Control Specialist - YellaWood : Job Details

Great Southern Wood Preserving, Inc. producer of Yellawood brand Pressure-Treated Pine is seeking a Quality Control Specialist. This is a full-time position offering competitive pay and full benefit package.Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Including but not limited to the following:

• Develop and maintain databases. Analyze production data and recognize trends. Suggest changes that positively impact conformance, efficiency and throughput.
• Provide training and consultation. Assist with onboarding new team members. Identify strengths and weaknesses of individuals. Encourage utilization of strengths and train to address deficiencies.
• Troubleshoot, recognize production issues including cycles, inputs (lumber, chemical), mechanical, controls, laboratory equipment, human error, and oversight. Troubleshoot issues and see through resolution.
• Develop Standard Operating Procedures to address recognized opportunities for improvement.
• Communicate with partners (other departments, equipment manufacturers, chemical suppliers and third-party oversight) to secure positive outcomes.
• Bolster Treating Operations Support Team projects. Assist on repairs, upgrades, and installations. Follow-up with training to ensure a smooth transition to new equipment, chemistries, and/or technologies.

Education and/or Experience: Undergraduate degree with STEM emphasis and proficiency in Excel preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience.WE OFFER COMPETITIVE PAY AND A FULL BENEFITS PACKAGE INCLUDING:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation and holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• Flexible spending accounts
• Dependent scholarship program

About Great Southern Wood PreservingGreat Southern Wood Preserving, Inc. is the industry's leading producer of pressure-treated lumber products for D-I-Y retail home centers, pro dealers, and other retail building-related segments. Our YellaWood brand pressure-treated pine is widely known to consumers throughout the South who use it for various outdoor building projects. Great Southern also distributes a large volume of products from many of the best-known brands in the industry. Thanks to 15 full-service treating plants and several production facilities, Great Southern Wood is strategically located to provide prompt and efficient service to lumber yards and building supply stores throughout the South, Midwest, and Northeast.