Recycle QA Technician

About the Company

Petoskey Plastics aspires to stand out as an industry leader in sustainability, using advanced recycling technology to manufacture high-quality films, bags, and resins from post-consumer materials. Our commitment to eco-friendly innovation sets us apart, as we strive to earn the appreciation and respect of our customers, associates, and communities. We’re a family-oriented company that values career growth and provides robust paid training. Headquartered in Petoskey, MI, where Lake Michigan’s shores are embraced by rhythmic waves, we have expanded our production roots to Texas, Tennessee, and Indiana. Our custom-engineered solutions serve industries including automotive, industrial, institutional, retail, construction, home improvement, medical, and more.

Responsibilities

• Assess the quality of scrap bales of material to ensure they meet company standards
• Perform regular resin checks to verify material composition and quality
• Conduct tests on pellets to ensure they meet quality specifications
• Review and verify process control documents to ensure compliance with established procedures
• Perform spot checks on production lines to ensure blend accuracy
• Evaluate the quality of materials purchased from suppliers and provide feedback to ensure they meet company specifications
• Track supplier performance and fallout rates to identify areas for improvement
• Ensure the recycling department adheres to the Quality Management System (QMS) by monitoring processes and implementing necessary improvements
• Accurately document inspection results and maintain detailed records of quality control activities
• Work closely with production and procurement teams to address quality issues and implement corrective actions
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED; additional technical training or certification in quality control or a related field is a plus
• Previous experience in quality control, preferably in a recycling or manufacturing environment
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents and specifications
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Proficiency in using quality control tools and software

Essential Functions

• Regular and reliable attendance
• Reading and writing
• Visual acuity
• Ascend/descend stairways and platforms with heights of up to 50+ feet
• Standing for 12 hours
• Walking, bending, twisting, reaching, pushing, and pulling
• Lifting/carrying up to 30 pounds (higher weights require a two-person lift)
• Concentration

Benefits

• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision benefits — valued at $4/hr over your base pay
• PTO — start accruing just two weeks after your start date
• $500 bonus for maintaining full-time status with good attendance for the first 90 days
• 3% of annual earnings contributed to your 401k, regardless of your contribution
• Profit sharing
• Birthday pay
• Call-in bonus
• Safety shoe and safety glasses reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Wellness reimbursement (up to $400 annually)
• Life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability