Quality Technician - 1st Shift

About the role

The main purpose of Quality Technician position is to perform on-line quality audits, raw materials testing, product testing and report test results as needed. This position supports the Manufacturing, Technical Service, Quality, Sales, Purchasing, and Research & Development departments in raw stock, in-process labels, and finished label testing relative to established specifications.

Responsibilities

• Perform audits per applicable sampling plans, shipping, converting audits.
• Active involvement in data integrity, testing methodology standardize practice system and non-conformance material containment process.
• Assist in process capability testing and routine inspection and testing of product.
• Effective system-based communication with other Quality Department team members, and Operations.
• Daily maintenance and calibration of testing equipment.
• Perform aged testing for all departments and project testing for technical.
• Help to maintain all quality record documentation including: Internal audit records, management review meeting minutes and charts, calibration records, training records, internal non-conformance's, customer complaints, vendor non-conformance's, corrective action reports and meeting action items.
• Perform product inspection audits at set intervals at each machine to ensure product being produced meets or exceeds the specified standards.
• Create and manage color standards.
• Aid in the management of Process Control Plans and Product Spec Sheets. (Quality Windows Software)
• Understand and competently use the measurement tools required: UPC, Verifier, Scales, Ruler, Calipers, Static Meter, Sutherland Rub Tester, etc.
• Manage non-conformance Product Procedure and Quality Hold Area.
• Provide training on new quality processes and best practices.
• Aid in the documentation of R&D projects.
• Perform QA laboratory testing as required for specified product lines.
• Follow all plant and department specific safety rules, including use of all required personal protective equipment.
• Understands ISO or BRC and HAACP or similar principles and assist in facilitating compliance throughout the organization through a variety of activities.
• Complies with established safety policies and procedures.
• Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Two to four years' experience or related education.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office.

Physical Requirements

• The physical demands require standing, using hands to finger, feel and touch; reach with arms and hands; talk and hear.
• This position requires frequent walking.
• Occasionally employee is required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• Must be able to regularly lift or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision requirements are close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• Generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance and 401(k)
• Paid Holidays: New Years, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, plus two floating holidays