QA Technician

Jobtailor; Market Rasen; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Amcor Market Rasen is seeking a Quality Assurance/Quality Control professional to join the QA team across manufacturing and packaging operations. You will inspect WIP and Finished Goods, review WOs and DPRs, and raise non-conformances.

The role includes site audits, CAPA support, and ensuring safe, compliant production processes. Key tasks include use of SAGE, vision systems, and leak testers; collaboration with the Technical Dept and Quality Manager; and ensuring timely release and

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English (Grade 4/C or Equivalent) is required.
• Experience in Manufacturing is preferred.
• Good computer literacy including Word and Excel.
• Excellent communication skills are essential.
• Capable of working under pressure and in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of the Quality team across manufacturing and packaging processes.
• Inspect WIP and Finished Goods quality to ensure high standards.
• Inspect raw materials for consistency and integrity.
• Conduct start-up inspections and line clearance checks.
• Review Work Orders and DPR documents and raise non-conformances.
• Check products for process defects and raise non-conformances.
• Support and document product rework and supervise rework activity.
• Place stock on hold in SAGE when required.
• Conduct positive release processes.
• Support investigation of held warehouse stock.
• Support CAPAs and complete closeout documentation.
• Check stratified samples and ensure measurement accuracy.
• Set up and inspect quality control systems, including vision systems and leak testers.
• Support production fault checks and GMP audits.
• Raise GMP non-conformances with the Quality Manager.
• Represent the company during customer and regulatory audits.
• Maintain safe working practices per Health and Safety policies.

Skills

Team Collaboration

Problem-Solving

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Effective Communication

Education

GCSE Maths and English (Grade 4/C or Equivalent)

Tools

SAGE

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

• Work as part of the Quality team across manufacturing and packaging processes at Amcor Market Rasen
• Ensure confidence that Work in Progress and Finished Goods quality is high
• Inspect raw materials for consistency and integrity
• Conduct start-up inspections and line clearance checks
• Review Work Orders and In-process (DPR) documents and raise non-conformances
• Check products for process defects and raise non-conformances
• Support rework documentation and supervise product rework
• Place stock on hold in SAGE when required
• Conduct positive release processes
• Support and investigate held warehouse stock
• Support CAPAs and complete documentation through closeout
• Check stratified samples
• Set up and inspect quality control systems, including vision systems and leak testers
• Support production fault checks
• Conduct or support GMP and factory-based audits
• Raise GMP non-conformances with the Quality Manager
• Support the Technical Department with time trials
• Raise and document destruction orders
• Represent the company during customer and regulatory audits
• Conduct measurements on critical Work Orders in the QA technician’s absence
• Perform other reasonable duties assigned by the Quality Manager
• Maintain safe working practices in accordance with company Health and Safety policies

Requirements

• GCSE Maths and English (minimum Grade 4/C) or equivalent qualification
• Experience of working in Manufacturing
• Good computer literacy skills including Word and Excel
• Excellent communication skills
• Capable of working under pressure, remaining calm and in control
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Previous involvement in decision making within manufacturing
• Previous experience of working in Quality Assurance or Quality Control (desirable)
• Previous experience of manufacturing plastic packaging (desirable)
• Use of Sage (desirable)
• Use of measuring equipment, vision systems and leak testers (desirable)
• Proactive approach to preventing problems from occurring (desirable)
• Ability to adhere to company Health and Safety policies

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in Quality Assurance and Quality Control processes, including conducting inspections, managing non-conformances, and supporting GMP audits. Proficient in using quality control systems and tools, with a strong focus on maintaining high standards in manufacturing and packaging environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Quality Assurance Experience
• GMP Auditing
• SAGE Proficiency
• Manufacturing Experience
• Communication Skills

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Quality Control
• Inspection Techniques
• Non-Conformance Management
• Process Defect Checking
• Documentation Skills
• Measuring Equipment Use
• Vision Systems
• Leak Testers
• Start-Up Inspections
• Line Clearance Checks

Soft Skills

• Team Collaboration
• Problem-Solving
• Ability to Work Under Pressure
• Effective Communication
• Proactive Approach

Certifications & Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English (Grade 4/C or Equivalent)

Industry Keywords

• Manufacturing
• Quality Control
• Quality Assurance
• Plastic Packaging
• GMP
• Health and Safety

Tools & Technologies

• SAGE
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel