Document Control Technician 1

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If you are ready to join an industry leading organization where our people are the most important asset, and innovation propels us into the future, you’re ready to take your seat at La-Z-Boy Incorporated. 
 
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This position provides support to the lab’s customers by documenting testing details and results to capture for future reference and support design and process projects as well as perform some textile goods testing. Provides support to the lab by maintaining the controlled documents and the procurement of all departmental consumable items and equipment that does not warrant an R&A. This role will also be responsible for assisting the lab technicians in set-up for mechanical and physical testing to predetermined specifications.

Job Description:

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Updates and maintains both current and obsolete copies of all documents pertaining to the Lab Quality System (i.e. Quality Manual, Procedures, Forms, Approved Supplier List, Master List, Internal & External Standards, etc.).
• Demonstrates a thorough understanding of the filing system for all quality system documentation to maintain records in accordance with established procedures.
• Supports biannual asset inventory including the identification and removal of damaged assets, lab customer service surveys and complaint forms
• Maintains calibration log and scheduling for calibrated equipment, including external maintenance for machinery for the lab and engineering
• Establishes and maintains competency of all related industry and internal test standards applicable to products of the Company’s Incorporated and its subsidiaries. This includes maintaining an understanding of all internal standard operating procedures.
• Maintains and supports development of internal database for testing procedures, standards (internal and external), incorporate products and its results.
• Communicates internally regarding industry standards and externally to the company’s accreditation body.
• Provides administrative support within the department including the maintenance of training matrices, training records and usage of the department credit card.
• Purchases all raw materials and supplies for the Test Lab, metal shop and Engineering
• Safely executes and record testing on all the Company’s Incorporated purchased and manufactured products as required (i.e. textiles, flexible polyurethane foam, fasteners, mechanisms, frames, electrical actuators, etc.). 
• Completes formal lab reports with all appropriate documentation for retention.

SCOPE & IMPACT: 

Supports the Test Lab in creating, recording, and communicating objective, repeatable empirical data to validate or verify product specifications while ensuring compliance to ISO 17025 accreditation b A2LA

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: 

• High School Diploma or GED, 0-2 years of relevant experience
• Proficient in Microsoft applications (i.e. Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook & Project),
• Experience with general lab safety.
• Experience with lab process controls (ISO 17025)

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS: 

• 2+ years direct experience in technical writing and document control
• Proficient in the use of measurement tools (i.e. micrometer, calipers, gage pins, CMM, etc.).
• Some familiarity with furniture construction, textiles, or small electronic products.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Often required to sit, repetitive hand motion (such as typing), hear, listen, talk, stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, squat, balance, reach overhead, crawl, pill, push and lift – up to 50 pounds.

OTHER DUTIES: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the incumbent for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Weekly Hours:

40

Benefit offerings to employees and their families include: Medical, Vision, Dental and Basic Life Insurance, available 401k retirement plan with company match of up to 6%. Paid time off includes: 9-11 paid holidays each year, two weeks’ prorated vacation as a new hire and either personal time (non-exempt only) or state mandated sick time.

More information can be found via: https://learn.bswift.com/la-z-boy

If this role requires travel / driving in order to perform the key responsibilities outlined above, candidates must be able to meet the qualifications noted in the company’s Driver Management Program to be considered for the role.

At La-Z-Boy Incorporated, we're an equal opportunity employer. We understand that our employees’ diverse backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and viewpoints add value to our ability to create and deliver the best possible service, quality products, and is of utmost importance as we work together to build comfort. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

We are committed to fostering an environment in which all employees feel valued, included, and empowered to do their best work and bring great ideas to the table. If you are a qualified individual that may need a change or adjustment to the application/interviewing/hiring process as a result of your disability, you may request a reasonable accommodations by emailing our recruiting team at recruiting@la-z-boy.com or by calling 734-242-1444.