28 Quality Technician

Hood Packaging Corporation; Tifton (GA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Hood Packaging Corporation in the United States is seeking a quality auditor/inspector to join our manufacturing team. You will perform quality audits, inspect bags during production, and ensure adherence to quality standards and processes.

Responsibilities include documenting audit results, tracking internal quality issues, calibrating equipment, and assisting in the preparation of statistical data related to quality, productivity and scrap.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED minimum.
• Preferably three (3) to five (5) years of on-the-job multi-wall experience.
• Must be able to communicate in an effective and respectful manner.
• Ability to read measurements, gauge meters and understand instructions.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality audits of products, procedures and operations to assure compliance of established quality and manufacturing standards.
• Document and report results of dock audits.
• Inspect bags at machines during production runs to ensure they meet specifications.
• Inspect bags in staging area to ensure they meet specifications.
• Assist in the preparation of statistical data in quality, productivity and scrap.
• Assist in tracking of internal failure regarding cause and corrective action.
• Controls special quality projects as assigned.
• Informs supervisor of quality related problems.
• Calibration of equipment.
• Assist in the performance of documentation of rework as needed.
• Conduct inventory of hold inventory and non-conforming areas (weekly).
• Perform other job related duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Communication

English proficiency

Math skills

Spreadsheet skills

Word processing

Independent work

Team work

Report writing

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Tape measure

Job description

Hood Packaging Corporation has a rich history in North America as a leader in the packaging industry. From day one, our company has been at the forefront in the design and manufacture of a wide range of packaging materials. Our goal at Hood Packaging is to provide a product that is manufactured in a safety conscious environment with attention to high quality, timeliness, and that consistently meets or exceeds customer expectations. We are able to meet our goal every day because we employ some of the best packaging people in the industry. We couldn't succeed without our dedicated employees. If you are looking for more than just a job and you want a career. Consider Hood Packaging Corporation.

Functional Responsibilities include but are NOT limited to:

• Performs quality audits of products, procedures and operations to assure compliance of established quality and manufacturing standards.
• Documents and reports results of dock audits.
• Inspects bags at machines during production runs to ensure they meet specifications.
• Inspect bags in stagging area to ensure they meet specifications.
• Assist in the preparation of statistical data in quality, productivity and scrap.
• Assist in tracking of internal failure regarding cause and corrective action.
• Controls special quality projects as assigned.
• Informs supervisor of quality related problems.
• Calibration of equipment.
• Assist in the performance of documentation of rework as needed.
• Conduct inventory of hold inventory and non-conforming areas (weekly).
• Perform other job related duties as assigned by supervisor.
• FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS
• Calibration of equipment
• Quality manual and work instructions
• Tape measure
• PHYSICAL DEMANDS
• Ability to lift approximately 50 lbs.
• Required to regularly; stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, talk or hear, sit, climb, and balance.
• Frequent bending and stooping.
• Specific vision ability required includes close and color vison.
• Hazards are those normally associated with a plant position and include: noise levels above 85 decibels, warm building temperature during mid-summer months.
• Personal and product safety requirements for the plant include: hearing protection, safety glasses and safety shoes.
• WORK ENVIRONMENT
• QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Experience

• High School diploma or G.E.D. minimum
• Preferably three (3) to five (5) years of on-the-job multi-wall experience.

Skills

• Must be able to communicate in an effective and respectful manner.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Ability to read, write and comprehend instructions.
• Ability to read measurements, gauge meters.
• Follow standard procedures.
• Good basic math skills.
• Good computer spread sheet and word processing skills.
• Ability to plan work activities, work independently and as a member of a team, with minimal supervision.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

Hood Packaging Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and considers applications for all positions without regard to race, gender, religion, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, the presence of a non-job-related medical condition or handicap or any other legally protected status