Quality Control Specialist

Computacenter North America • Buffalo Grove

Buffalo Grove

218329-en_US

About the role
As the Quality Control Specialist, you will play a key role in Computacenter United States Inc’s Integration Center, handling the inspection of in process and finished builds to ensure work product meets design specifications and/or manufacturing requirements. In this role you will perform line packaging activities along with applying rejection labels so as to clearly identify defect work products.

Compensation: $25 USD/hour

What you'll be doing

Partners with business leaders to deliver services that support company objectives and that are consistent with Winning Together values.
Physically inspects production builds during and after the manufacturing build lifecycle.
Performing quality inspections during build manufacturing to determine if the finished work product meets approved requirements.
Identifying and addressing in process build quality defects in a timely manner to reduce the opportunity for repeated failures.
Recording in process build quality inspections to determine acceptance of work completion and perform root cause analysis in order to prevent future occurrences.
Tracking the number of Quality Control defects identified during the inspection.
Accept or reject completed work items along with working with IC production teams to resolve rejected items.
Potential for unpacking of product and re-packing of product.
Potential for shrink wrapping, labeling, palletizing products and participation in physical inventory.
Operating a hand truck, and other tools/machinery to move materials or items from warehouse to production or other designated work areas.
Communicate effectively both verbally and written with personnel at all levels in a professional manner.
Function in a team environment and receive direction and guidance from Supervisor with minimal supervision.
Detail orientates and the ability to lead multiple activities.
Understand and abide by all security polices, company and operational policies.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Embrace and support Computacenter’s mission and core values.

What you have

High School Diploma or equivalent experience.
Minimum of 1 to 2 years of experience working in Quality Control or Quality Assurance.
Manufacturing experience in high-tech industry preferred.
Legally eligible to work in the United States
Able to meet the physical requirements of the usual and customary methods of performing the job functions, including: a variety of standing, sitting, and walking throughout the day; significant stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or
crawling; repeated twisting at the torso while lifting and pulling inventory from shelves; regular lifting of up to 50 pounds; usage of pallet jacks; carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; frequent climbing, including ladders, and
balancing; and significant fine finger dexterity.
Able to read and interpret documents such as warehouse management system work order, pick list, design documents, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Able to work as directed and have a high-level of attention to detail.
Able to follow directions and communicate clearly with other departments.
Must have strong computer skills: MS Excel, Word, and Knowledge/use of ERP, WMS, or similar warehouse management systems.

Why you should choose us

Showing appreciation & having fun

Great performance is recognized, so too the willingness to help others. Our Bravo! and tenure recognition scheme schemes are just a taste of how we say thank you for all that you do. And when it comes to recognizing success, we love to celebrate. Our company and team events are legendary!

Open communication

Despite our size, we’re an open organization that doesn’t hide behind hierarchy. We communicate regularly, openly, and directly. For us, it’s about being straightforward, delivering, and doing the right thing. Essentially, we’re people dealing with people!

Inclusive workplace

People work best when they bring their whole selves to work; that’s why we see and value you as the individual you are. We take a genuine interest in you that extends beyond skills, knowledge, and experience. Our Employee Impact Groups champion best practice, celebrate diversity, and promote inclusion within our industry.

Health & wellbeing

Our people are our greatest asset, and we’re passionate about supporting you in feeling good and staying healthy. We offer a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program, a ‘Be well’ app (powered by Humanoo), Mental Health First Aiders, wellbeing webinars, wellness fairs, and much more.

Tuition reimbursement

Interested in continuing your formal education or pursuing various certifications? Computacenter provides up to $5,250 in tuition reimbursement for full time employees. We value continuing education, and this assistance includes tuition, books, registration fees, and more.

Pension & financial security

Thinking ahead, planning for life’s uncertainties, or simply saving for a rainy day? For our people based in the US, we offer automatic enrollment onto our 401(k)-retirement plan with a company match. For our Canadian colleagues we offer enrollment onto a Registered Retirement Savings Plan provided by Canada Life where we’ll match 25% up to 6% of your base earnings. Irrespective of where you’re based, you’ll also have access to our financial advisors who can help you with your retirement planning needs.

Parental leave

If you’re expanding your family, you can utilize our parental leave program that provides twelve weeks of 100% paid leave for birthing parents, and two weeks of paid leave for non-birthing parents. Grow your family with peace of mind as you grow professionally with us.

Flexible benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that you can tailor to fit you needs. In addition to great medical, dental, and vision coverage options, we also provide 100% company-paid life insurance, and short- and long-term. disability insurance. Our easy to navigate employee benefits platform, you’ll have the opportunity to enroll in supplemental life insurance.

We’re a place where you can belong

At Computacenter, people matter. We value what makes you, you, and believe everyone should feel comfortable being themselves at work. Here, you’ll be recognised for your contribution, supported to grow, and welcomed into a vibrant, collaborative culture where you can experience a genuine sense of belonging - because when you thrive, we thrive.

You’ll see this reflected in our recruitment process too. We aim to provide fair access to opportunities and an inclusive, barrier‑free experience. All that matters to us is that you share our vision and values and bring the skills and experience we need.

As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we offer a guaranteed interview scheme. If you opt in and meet the minimum criteria for the role, you’ll be guaranteed an interview, and we’re happy to support any reasonable adjustments. Please let us know when you apply.

Winning Together

At Computacenter, we have been writing success stories for more than 40 years. Today, we’re driving digital transformation with over 20,000 employees worldwide. We develop IT strategies, implement new technologies and manage complex infrastructures.

As a proud, independent partner to some of the world’s leading technology providers, our portfolio covers workplace, applications & data, cloud & data center, security, and networking. What’s the secret of our success? Quite simply, it’s our people.

The people who bring their unique skills and perspectives to a diverse and inclusive environment that enables them to reach their full potential.

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