Quality Technician - 12 Hour Nights

Printpack Rigid is seeking a candidate to fill a Quality Technician position in our Newport News, VA facility. This position will report to the Quality Manager, and their key responsibility is to assure that quality criteria is met based on internal and external specifications and quality standards.

Hours 7pm to 7am- 36 / 48 rotating work schedule

$2.50 an hour shift differential

Ability to train on day shift

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Foster an environment focused on safety. Including but not limited to : performing machine safety audits, behavior-based safety observations, identifying near misses and opportunities for improvement, driving associate engagement on shift

Participate in product and machine qualifications

Conduct audits for product quality review, process compliance, and food safety

Perform gauging functions for production in a Quality lab environment

Proficient using of manual and automated gauges to obtain accurate data in a timely manner

Ability to analyze and interpret gage data and make proper manufacturing and quality decisions

Conduct product hold and analyze information for containment functions

Perform functions regarding the proper use of tags, labels, and work orders to inprocess and completed finished goods

Manage re-work and disposition of quality hold material

Assist in investigations and problem solving of product defects

Maintain and update control charts for internal SPC software

General understanding of statistical process control

Create and maintain work instructions, job aids, and other pictorial based illustrations

Working knowledge of quality control related procedures

Working knowledge of controlled documents stored on a Sharepointenvironment

Demonstrates a good working knowledge of defects from our products / process. Can discern the difference between minor, major and critical defects from our products / process.

Analyze information to make a proper containment of product to protect our customers

A good working understanding of all of Printpack manufacturing processes (extension, thermoforming and printing)

Calibrate internal test equipment / fixtures

Fill out certificates of analysis and submit to customers

Support both Newport News and Williamsburg plants

QUALIFICATIONS

Required :

High School Diploma / GEDor minimum of 4+ years of relevant experience.

Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.

Ability to wear all required PPE (hearing protection, safety glasses, hairnet, uniforms, and steel-toed shoes)

Ability to workweekends (36 / 48 weekly shift),holidays, and overtime asneeded.

Strong computer skills, experience with MS Office, Sharepoint and email software packages

Perform basic excel functions

Effectively work alone with little to no supervision and the ability to work well in a team

Drive excellence and shows initiative as well cross functional awareness

Strong Communication skills, both orally and written

Good understanding of urgency and a strong ability to face conflict and effectively confront defective products and harmful practices on production floor

Strong attention to detail, detail oriented, and ability to solve problems

Preferred :

General knowledge and work experience in Extrusion and / or Forming departments

5 Years of job-related experience

Ability to work well under pressure

Possesses the ability to prioritize

Experience working in a ISO FSSC 2000 Company, ISO 9001 or other quality management system

Experience auditing in a manufacturing environment

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position has nodirect supervisory duties.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Ability to lift50 lbs.

Ability to stand or walk for extended periods of time.

Ability to perform the following : bending, lifting, repetitive motions, walking, and squatting.

Printpack is proudly an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. Embracing diversity enhances our work culture and is vital to our success. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital / parental status, genetic information, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, disability, marital status, military or veteran status or affiliation, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

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