QA Technician I

A Printpack QA Technician I ensures that Printpack’s products are produced in specification and meet customer requirements. They conduct various tests and inspections on raw materials, finished products, and in process materials. QA Technician I uses physical and analytical laboratory equipment and techniques to measure and analyze product characteristics, such as coefficient of friction, laminate bond strength, and print quality. They also maintain detailed records of quality control activities and communicate findings to other team members, to other departments/functions, and to plant leadership.

QA Technician I is an entry level job. The job will include training, and the associate will be supervised. Quality Supervisor or Quality Manager (depends on plant).

Key Responsibilities:  

· Execute quality assurance sampling and testing in accordance with internal standards and customer specifications.

o Use a variety of lab and testing equipment, including:

- Spectrophotometers for color analysis

- Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry (GC/MS) for chemical analysis

- Tensile testers for material strength

- Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FT-IR) for material identification*

- Mocon instruments for measuring Moisture Vapor Transmission Rate (MVTR) and Oxygen Transmission Rate (OTR)*

- Optical microscopes for detailed surface and cross section examination*

- Coefficient of friction

o Conduct visual inspections on all representative samples from materials produced across multiple production lines/processes.

o Exhibit proficiency in the utilization of measurement instruments in both US customary and metric systems.

· Articulate and disseminate results effectively to various levels of personnel, including Department Operators, Team Leads, Supervisors, and Management.

· Navigate and extract pertinent job and production information, specifications, and testing frequency requirements from Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) interfaces.

· Ensure accurate and timely data entry into the ERP system for comprehensive record-keeping and reporting purposes.

· Create hold tags for defective material and ensure proper identification of tagged rolls.

· Uphold and contribute to the department's 5S standards, including housekeeping practices and efficient inventory management of supplies.

· Organize and archive job jackets, laboratory data sheets, and retain samples on a daily basis.

· Engage in and contribute to Food Safety, Continuous Improvement (CI), Environmental Health and Safety (EHS), and Behavior-Based Safety Observation (BBSO) initiatives.

*not in all Printpack plants

Additional Requirements: • Must be 18 years of age • Must pass pre-employment assessment • Drug screening required • Background check required

Additional Internal Requirements:

• Must demonstrate Core Values • Last performance review must have been Performer or better • No disciplinary actions Written level or higher within the past 120 days

Qualifications:

• Eligible for role with 0 - 5 years of QA Technician or equivalent industry experience along with acceptable conduct/behavior. Conduct/behavior includes being present, ready to work, and able to work well with others.

• Experience in industrial manufacturing; lab experience preferred

• Proficiency in computer skills, time management, and data interpretation preferred

• Skilled in using measurement tools in both US and Metric systems required

• Ability to follow standard operating procedures and work instructions required

• Strong communication skills and attention to detail required

• Willingness to learn, ask questions, and be taught new skills and concepts

• Ability to maintain a clean and safe work environment

Physical Demands & Travel:

The associate will work in a lab with exposure to the manufacturing environment where hazards and requirements may include but are not limited to: • Must be able to lift and handle objects weighing up to 30 pounds • Capacity to stand and walk for extended periods • Ability to navigate manufacturing environment • Ability to climb steps and ladders • Visual acuity for detailed inspection and computer work • Manual dexterity for operating computer and laboratory equipment • Ability to wear required PPE (hearing protection, safety-toe shoes, safety glasses)

Work Conditions:

Work Conditions: Most tasks will be performed in manufacturing setting with exposure to: • Noise levels above 85 dB • Manufacturing equipment/setting • Solvents, fumes and inks • Variable Temperatures • Must be able to work flexible shifts • May require overtime, nights, weekends, and holidays. • An additional $2.50/hr premium for NIGHT shift hours only (night hours vary by location) • Candidate must be based at a Printpack production location

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