Quality Control Technician

About the role

We are hiring a full-time Plastics Quality Control (QC) Technician responsible for performing various physical properties tests on finished compounds and plastic raw materials as required to support the manufacture of high-quality plastic products. Operates testing and processing equipment in accordance with the internal standardized procedures. Co-operates and communicates with all manufacturing departments.

Pay

The QC Technician has an average starting rate of up to $20.00 an hour (including overtime and shift differential if applicable) at our Portland, PA location.

Schedule

• 2-week rotational 2*2*3 schedule: Sun, Wed, Thurs and Mon, Tues, Fri, Sat (36 hrs / 48 hrs)
• Night Shift schedule: 6:00 pm – 6:00 am
• Day Shift schedule: 6:00 am – 6:00 pm

Responsibilities

• Understands and follows all company policies, practices, and procedures
• Follows standardized work processes and adheres to safe work practices in a continuous improvement environment
• Ensures housekeeping duties are performed in the work area
• Maintains the inventory of all supplies needed for the QA office
• Completes appropriate logs and paperwork pertaining to the QA office both manually and electronically
• Sets up and operates all the analytical and processing/converting equipment in the QA Department area as part of sample preparation processes
• Collect and evaluate the samples (plastic compounds) from the production to ensure the product meets customer specifications
• Report the results and findings promptly through emails and updating the internal QA interface system
• Understand product names along with their critical tests and release criteria
• Periodically communicate pertinent information to the QA supervisor and other employees as needed
• Interacts with the production, packing, and logistics departments as needed
• Performing troubleshooting and issue maintenance work orders as needed
• Perform raw material testing per internal standard procedures
• Other duties related with QA / RD assigned by the supervisor

Experience and Education

• High School diploma preferred
• Knowledgeable and proficient in MS Office (Outlook, Word, and Excel)
• Detail-oriented
• Prior related plastics mechanical testing experience preferred
• Understanding basic mechanical processes and how a machine operates is preferred
• 2+ years of experience in fast-paced and time-sensitive process manufacturing industry is preferred
• Ability to perform basic mathematical testing calculations
• Ability to read and follow manuals and procedures

Physical Qualifications

• Lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds
• Standing for an extended period
• Lift, throw, bend, squat, twist, and reach
• Work in both hot and cold conditions

Requirements

• Be 18 years or older
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English
• Eligible to work in the United States without a visa sponsorship
• Must be able to work the 12-hour shift and specified days
• Be a dependable self-starter with a desire to learn and cross-train
• Have a strong work ethic, positive attitude, and excellent attendance

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage on the 1st of the month after 60 days
• Performance reviews every 6 months
• Paid vacation
• Paid holidays
• Weekly pay with direct deposit
• 100% company-paid disability, life, and AD&D insurance
• 401k after 1 year with a generous company match
• Quarterly attendance bonuses
• Employee referral bonuses
• Safety bonuses