Manufacturing QA Technician I - 2nd Shift (M-F 3pm-11pm)

About the role

As a Quality Assurance Tech I you will inspect finished product to ensure its quality is consistent with established standards. Your responsibilities will include checking product specs such as bag measurements, seal integrity, heat melt application and appearance, and entering inspection data into the computer system. You will perform regular audits of finished goods and assist in the investigation of customer complaints to determine type and cause of any product failure.

Responsibilities

• Conduct bag checks for each production machine (bag measurements, seal integrity, proper hot melt application, and general overall appearance)
• Release each production machine at the beginning of the shift and every set-up thereafter (checklist of items will be provided)
• Process product and materials that fail to meet the quality standards according to company procedures
• Enter all inspection data on the computer system
• Conduct incoming inspection checks for raw materials and finished goods (pulling samples for testing, performing the required tests, recording the data, releasing the material)
• Gather product/material samples and then file and store the samples
• Conduct audits of finished goods to ensure quality standards are being followed
• Assist in the investigation of customer complaints
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Education and/or Experience: High school diploma or equivalent required; some college preferred
• Language/Communication Skills: Must be capable of speaking, reading and writing English with good written, oral and interpersonal skills; ability to read and interpret general quality procedures and test methods
• Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals using a calculator; ability to read ruler
• Reasoning Ability: Excellent attention to detail, quality, safety, problem solving and follow-up; ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
• Computer Skills: Must be able to input inspection data in database software; familiarity with MS Office required
• Physical Demands: Regularly required to talk or hear; frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms; occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; frequently required to lift up to 10 pounds; occasionally required to lift up to 25 pounds and up to 50 pounds; vision requirements include close vision, distant vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus; must be able to work overtime with short notice
• Work Environment: Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles; occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moderate noise level

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Competitive pay
• Exceptional medical benefits
• Bonus opportunities for obtaining production/safety/quality goals, maintaining perfect attendance, anniversary appreciation, and more
• Employer-paid disability and life insurance, with additional voluntary options
• 401K plan eligibility on day 1 of employment, with a generous match after 6 months
• Three weeks of paid time off within the first year
• Paid holidays as of day 1
• Perks and discounts for local and national retailers and organizations
• Consistent opportunities for overtime

Pay

Shift differential: $1.10

Schedule

2nd Shift – Monday‑Friday, 3 pm – 11 pm