Quality Control Associate

As a Quality Control Associate at Bad Dragon, you'll be responsible for conducting thorough visual and physical inspections of our manufactured products. This includes ensuring compliance with quality standards related to color, texture, and other product attributes. You will also process products by removing excess materials, cleaning them, and properly packaging the finished items. Additionally, you'll maintain records of testing results, report any non-conformance to leadership, and collaborate with team members to uphold our high-quality standards.

To be considered for the Quality Control Associate position at Bad Dragon, applicants should have at least a High School Diploma or equivalent. A minimum of one year of experience in quality control, production, or a related technical field is also required. Intermediate computer skills, particularly in Microsoft Office and Google Suite, are necessary, along with strong organizational and time management abilities. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential for conveying information and reporting findings accurately.

Quality Control Associates at Bad Dragon typically work full-time with two possible shifts: Monday through Friday from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm or Tuesday through Friday from 2:00 pm to 12:30 am. The specific shift assignments may vary depending on the company’s needs, ensuring a flexible work schedule that prioritizes both the employees' well-being and operational efficiency.

Quality Control Associates at Bad Dragon enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including company-provided health, vision, and dental insurance for both associates and their dependents. In addition, associates receive generous company-paid holidays, a break room stocked with snacks and drinks, a 30% employee discount, quarterly store credits, and potential bonuses. Relocation assistance is also available for out-of-state candidates, making it an attractive option for those looking to join our team.

The starting pay for a Quality Control Associate at Bad Dragon is $20 an hour, which is negotiable based on your experience and educational background. This competitive compensation reflects our commitment to attracting and retaining top talent while offering fair wages that align with the market rates in the greater Phoenix area.

When answering this question, highlight specific experiences where you were responsible for quality inspections or processes. Discuss the techniques you used to evaluate product quality and how your actions led to improvements or compliance with standards.

Be ready to name any industry-specific tools or general software you've used, such as inspection tools, tracking software, or databases. Emphasize your proficiency and how they helped in streamlining quality control processes.

Discuss your approach to time management and organization. Explain how you assess the workload, prioritize critical inspections, and ensure all tasks are completed without compromising quality.

Share a specific situation where you discovered a quality issue. Describe the steps you took to investigate, how you communicated the findings to your team, and what measures were implemented to rectify the issue.

Illustrate your techniques for maintaining focus and attention to detail. This could include checklists, systematic approaches to inspections, and self-imposed deadlines to ensure thoroughness.

Research Bad Dragon’s products and their commitment to quality. Share insights about specific quality standards the company upholds and express why these standards are important to you and your role as a Quality Control Associate.

Explain your approach to conflict resolution, emphasizing communication, collaboration, and an objective focus on quality standards to ensure the best decisions are made for the product and the company.

Share your passion for quality assurance and how it reflects on the company’s reputation and customer satisfaction. Discuss personal values or experiences that drive your commitment to high-quality work.

Talk about how documentation serves as a crucial tool for tracking quality trends, ensuring compliance, and providing a record to analyze product performance over time. Highlight its value in maintaining transparency and accountability.

Summarize your relevant experience, skills, and personal attributes that align with the job requirements at Bad Dragon. Articulate your enthusiasm for the role and how your contributions will benefit the team and the company.