Afternoon QC Technician - Quality Inspector & Troubleshooter

Sealed Air Corporation; California; On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Employee discounts

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid elder care

Paid time off

Parental leave

Professional development assistance

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Job summary

Sealed Air is seeking a detail-oriented Quality Technician for the afternoon shift to inspect and test raw materials, in-process materials, and finished products such as bubble wrap, foam, and mailers. You will partner with production teams to identify quality concerns, maintain records, and support continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment.

You will perform visual inspections, physical testing with calipers and micrometers, and monitor quality data.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; additional education in Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• Previous experience in manufacturing, quality control, or product testing preferred.
• Knowledge of quality control procedures, inspection methods, and basic statistical techniques.
• Familiarity with ASTM or ISO standards preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify deviations from product specifications.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to use measuring instruments, computers, and quality reporting systems.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Flexibility to work different shifts and overtime as needed to support production requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality inspections of raw materials, in-process materials, and finished products to ensure specifications.
• Conduct product testing including film thickness, bubble size, and strength measurements with calipers and micrometers.
• Monitor and report quality data; track inspections and trends to production teams.
• Troubleshoot and resolve quality issues by identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.
• Support quality compliance through audits of production processes and packaging procedures.
• Drive continuous improvement to improve product consistency and manufacturing efficiency.
• Assist in training production employees on quality control procedures and standards.
• Maintain a safe work environment by following safety procedures and using PPE.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Teamwork

Measuring instruments usage

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Quality data systems

Job description

Sealed Air is seeking a detail-oriented Quality Technician for the afternoon shift to inspect and test raw materials, in-process materials, and finished products such as bubble wrap, foam, and mailers. You will partner with production teams to identify quality concerns, maintain records, and support continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment.

You will perform visual inspections, physical testing with calipers and micrometers, and monitor quality data.