Gluer Quality Control Inspector - 3rd Shift 8:30pm - 6:30am

Job Responsibilities

• Read and interpret orders to specify exactly how the customer wants the order done.
• Observe feeding and folding of material and gluing edges and inform gluer operator of any issues being experienced on the feeding or packing ends.
• Demonstrates and explains how to correctly enter and edit job order details into OMS.
• Familiarizes self with the items being packed.
• Skilled at finding defects in product.
• Fully trained on all quality control and scale operations.
• During ‘Setup’ Operation: Gives direction to Gluer Level I to de-stage last job by returning any unnecessary packing supplies, empty trash, and begin staging the next job by gathering needed packaging supplies.
• During ‘Run’ Operation: Gives direction to Gluer Level I to check for correct card, count, carton, side, direction and quality.
• Examine and inspect boxes and products to ensure that packing specifications are met.
• Regulate the efficient order of jobs that are to be completed on a timely basis.
• Monitor and review information to detect & assess problems.
• Monthly inventory to count and align the amount of boxes used.
• Monitor quality performance of other workers on the packing line to ensure their work is correct.
• Inspect cards for any errors, mistakes or defects. Address any problems detected with the Gluer Operator II/III, Finishing Lead or coordinated with the Quality Control Department.
• Inspect carton labels for proper count, shipping information and sample cards.
• Reassure that packers are placing the correct cards in the correct box, quantity/weight is accurate, boxes are on the right skid, and box is being shipped on a timely basis.
• Select random samples for inspection, pulling for various sections of the carton or pallet.
• Scan for obvious flaws such as streaks, mis-register, color variations, etc.
• Notify supervisors or specified personnel of deviations from specifications, machine malfunctions, or need for machine maintenance.
• Calculate the amount of waste (overs) and line clearance.
• Reconcile final inspection documentation for shipments.
• During any “down time” the Gluer II is working with the Gluer Operator, Gluer I and material handler to ensure product is moved and area is staged.
• Absorb routine maintenance tasks of cleaning the quality control station.
• Assist with the routine maintenance tasks of cleaning the quality control station.
• When needed, assist the duties of the packers on the line to ensure they are keeping up and paying close attention to the quality of the products.
• Completes daily end of shift duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Ability to use a power lift and the checklist.
• Demonstrates teamwork and motivation on intensive and easier packing jobs.
• Understands the line stop procedures.
• Understands all folder/gluer line metrics and goals.
• Demonstrates and explains KPI’s and safety metrics and can lead White Board Sessions.
• Correctly uses required safety PPE: steel toe shoes, safety glasses, and hearing protection.