Company and Vision
PlanetArt’s vision is to be the leading seller of personalized and make-on-demand products worldwide. We provide consumers with unmatched tools and content and an unparalleled end-to-end customer experience that result in high quality, meaningful finished products and memorable celebrations of live events.
The company’s brands include the popular FreePrints and FreePrints Photobooks apps and the industry leading SimplytoImpress card and stationery site, as well as Personal Creations, CafePress and ISeeMe! Visit www.planetart.com to learn more about our brands.
We have more than 500 team members across multiple offices, primarily in Calabasas CA, San Diego CA, Woodridge IL, Minneapolis, MN and Pleasanton, CA. We also have team members in two company- owned offices in China, as well as in Europe.
Job Overview
PlanetArt is looking for a Quality Control Associate to support the company’s QA department. The successful candidate will be self-motivated, detail-oriented and able to manage multiple tasks.
What You’ll Do
Key Responsibilities
- Inspect and approve incoming raw materials by confirming specifications, conducting visual and measurement tests, and rejecting non conformances.
- Inspect in-process production by confirming specifications, conducting visual tests ad communicating required adjustments to production supervisor.
- Accurately perform QC audit process in compliance with Standard Operating Procedures, without damaging items.
- Approve finished products by confirming specifications, conducting visual inspection, returning products for re-work, and confirming re-work.
- Document inspection results by completing reports and logs, summarizing re-work and waste, and inputting data into the quality database.
- Advise production Supervisors of any observed non-conformities.
- Perform related job duties as assigned.
Requirements
What You Should Have
Skills, Qualifications, and Requirements
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, especially Outlook, Word and Excel.
- Ability to fluently communicate in English both verbally and in written form with staff on all levels and departments.
- Ability to use simple math and use basic hand-held measuring tools.
- Experience using High Jump WMS, preferred.
- Ability to prioritize work against tight timelines, operate with a sense of urgency and perform well under pressure.
- High school diploma or GED equivalent required
- 1-3 years of related experience and/or production/fulfillment experience a plus
What You Can Expect
Working Conditions
- Work is performed in a fast-paced warehouse environment with exposure to heavy machinery, dust, fluctuating temperatures and moderate noise levels
- Position involves working around machinery with moving parts
- The position may require alternating shifts, depending on volume
- Position requires regular lifting of up to 50 pounds with or without assistance
- Position requires movement of items from machinery to other locations
- Position requires regular handling of materials, packaging, lifting, pulling, pushing, bending
- Frequent sustained walking and /or standing for prolonged periods of time
- The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Benefits
Benefits
The compensation range for this position is $15.50 - $16.50 per hour.
PlanetArt offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- 401(k) with matching
- Pet Insurance
- Mental Health Benefits
- Comprehensive Time Off Program, including Vacation, Sick Days, Paid Holidays, and Floating Holidays
- Employee Product Discounts