QA Technician

Get to know us! 

Established in 1980, Gracious Living Corporation is a leading Canadian manufacturer of Patio Furniture and Storage Products located in Woodbridge, Ontario. Gracious Living’s commitment to excellence in offering timeless design and quality construction is proudly reflected with internationally familiar brands.

Our products are manufactured and distributed throughout Canada, the USA, and Europe, and sold throughout over 12,000 North American major retail outlets.

Our people are fundamental to our success. We value our dedicated employees, who are committed to safety, quality and customer service ensuring our continued growth and success.  

Building strong, transparent and long-lasting relationships with our employees, customers and suppliers is our backbone.

What you will do:

• Perform First Off verification and maintain inspection Records
• Perform In-process inspection and maintain inspection Records
• Collect test samples 
• Weigh and record parts weight daily
• Perform product testing as per Test Procedures
• Contain, identify and notify team when non-conforming material is found (Use of NCR & Hold Labels)
• Receive incoming materials (labels & hardware etc.) and maintain Records
• Prepare Process Documents and samples required for the next work order
• Maintain label cage inventory file and move items in / out of label cage
• Issue labels/ components and update all transactions in QA inventory files
• Receive returns from production and move to storage
• Review and approve scrap from production
• Perform inventory count, as required
• Enter the packaging and colourant transactions into the inventory sheet daily
• Print labels in-house as necessary
• Maintain QA laboratory and testing areas
• Coverage of materials test lab 
• Perform other duties as required

The right candidate will have/be: 

Education:           Post Secondary education or equivalent.

• Minimum 2 years of experience in Quality Assurance on plant floor in a manufacturing environment. 
• Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English. 
• Understanding of manufacturing systems as they relate to quality
• Self-starter and able to work in an extremely fast-paced team environment.
• Able to make sound decisions and judgement calls relative to customer specifications.
• A background in the plastics industry is an asset 
• Knowledge of injection molding and extrusion processes is an asset
• Able to work with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of basic MS office software; excel, word, outlook

What’s in it for you?

• Extended Health and dental benefits
• RRSP/ DPSP Matching program 
• Employee Assistance Program
• Onsite parking

Gracious Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a safe environment for all employees equally. We adhere to all guidelines set forth in the OHSA and the AODA and focus on inclusivity in all of our employment practices. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please let us know at the time of application.