Quality Controller - Wallenius Wilhelmsen

Manufacturing-Quality Controller

$18-$22/hr

Are you looking to join a company where you'll work with new, top of the line heavy equipment?

Keen, a Wallenius Wilhelmsen company, is seeking Manufacturing-Quality Assurance at our equipment processing center in Houston, TX.

Join the Keen Team today!

Starting pay is $18-22 per hour, depending on experience.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

In this role you will be responsible for completing pre-delivery inspections on heavy equipment, and performing shipping/receiving functions.

• Maintain the quality of all equipment stored at the facility during receiving, storage/preservation, exercise, pre-delivery/QA, final inspections and shipping.
• Confirm that quality standards meet or exceed customer requirements
• Maintain regular and frequent communication with both internal, (Keen Customer Service, Safety, and Quality) and external customers and during audits and visits

WHAT YOU'LL NEED 

• Experience operating construction and agricultural equipment, as well as lift trucks and cranes
• Ability to use smartphone technology to complete inspections and other electronic forms
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills across all levels of employees and management
• Strong organizational skills
• Must pass post offer drug screen and background check as a condition of hire
• Regular and punctual attendance as required
• Must have a valid driver's license

WHAT YOU ARE PHYSICALLY ABLE TO

• Climb, stoop, crawl, bend, stretch, lift and carry
• Walk the yard area for purposes of inspection and identification of machinery and or pieces
• Willing to work outside all year long in all reasonable weather conditions
• Complete a full workday walking and/or standing
• Perform work from a wide range of positions including: standing, sitting, bending , reaching, kneeling, reclining, and climbing on scaffolding or ladders
• Sufficient hand and arm strength to un-package and inspect parts

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

This job operates in a professional shop/yard environment. Frequent exposure to the elements (such as dust, dirt, rain,) and chemicals (such as fumes and fluids) occur during operation of construction and agricultural equipment, cranes, forklifts, welding, painting, etc. This position will utilize standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and printer/copiers.

Why Join Keen?

Competitive pay & benefits!

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision - eligibility after 30 days of employment!
• Employee discounts within our network - hotels, airlines, and automotive
• Paid vacation in your first year!
• 401k match 
• Company-paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability

ABOUT US

Keen Transport provides the processing and transport of new construction, earthmoving, mining and agricultural equipment, and industrial machinery.  Keen is a Wallenius Wilhelmsen company.

Wallenius Wilhelmsen is an iconic shipping and logistics company with premium end-to-end supply chain management.  Our vision is to empower people and markets through a sustainable flow of goods and services.

We transport and handle cars, tractors, trains, windmills, or even whole factories for some of the most well-known companies in the world.  Our eyes will always be on supreme quality in everything we do, while moving towards zero-emission logistics.  We are powered by nearly 8200 people, working on vessels and at ports, at vehicle and equipment processing centers, and offices in nearly 45 countries. When added up, the effort of our global workforce keeps the world moving.

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION

We are a global group of people from diverse backgrounds and lifestyles.  Wallenius Wilhelmsen is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to building a workplace where all contributors feel they can bring their best selves every day, learn from each other, and be appreciated.  We recognize that Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is central to our business outcomes because it touches every part of our operations and strategy. Our journey towards sustainable and integrated logistics compels us to attract people with diverse experiences, skills, and abilities. 

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