Quality Technician I

About the role

Tellus Products, LLC is a leading global flexible packaging company. Our manufacturing company needs a full-time Quality Technician I on night shift. This position will report directly to the Quality Assurance Supervisor and be responsible for all quality activities on their respective shift.

Responsibilities

• Routinely inspect the final product for defects
• Communicate issues to the supervisor to identify root causes of defects and communicate corrective action to the operator and supervisor
• Maintain presence on production floor
• Communicate and reinforce quality standards to Operators
• Be able to report on quality issues that require machines to go down for cleaning/maintenance
• Report on rejecting drivers per production machine on each shift
• Oversee the removal and placement of rejects
• Oversee quality control sampling and testing by Quality Technicians
• Respond quickly to issues reported by Quality Technicians
• Assist Quality Management in document filing and review
• Provide detailed report on each production machine at the end of each shift
• Verify all paperwork
• Maintain board in production office
• Utilize good manufacturing practices and ensure work is complete to required standard
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in repetitive tasks
• Wear appropriate personal protective equipment and identifies hazards that may arise
• Follow all health and safety rules and regulations
• Any other tasks required from time to time may be assigned
• Expected to perform critical tests in the lab in the absence of other Quality team members

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age
• High school diploma or GED required
• Preferred 1 year of quality experience
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Must have quality first mentality
• Be flexible, reliable and well organized
• Must have root cause investigation & reporting skills
• Have personal integrity and the drive to do what is best
• Ability to learn quickly
• Working knowledge and understanding of Microsoft Office
• Work and disciplinary record will be considered
• Good verbal, reading, writing and basic math skills
• Physically able to work in various positions, including, but not limited to: sitting, walking, climbing, kneeling, lifting, reaching and pulling
• Must be able to frequently lift 25 to 60 pounds
• This position requires the flexibility to work Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, as needed based on business needs