Finished Goods Quality Assurance Technician (Plastics)

Thogus Products Company; Avon Lake (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

12 Paid Holidays

PTO begins after 90 days

Perfect Attendance PTO

Comprehensive Benefits after 60 days

Temperature controlled workspace

Job summary

Thogus Products Company seeks a Finished Goods Quality Assurance Technician to verify that parts from injection molding and secondary operations meet specifications, complete minor finishing, and package inventory for on-time shipment.

You will own final checks, perform visual inspections, use measuring tools, and operate IQMS daily to label, package, record rejects, and move inventory through the system. The role supports a safe, clean, and efficient production environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• 1–3 years’ related experience or training preferred; manufacturing/plastics exposure preferred.
• Read and write simple instructions/correspondence; communicate effectively 1:1 or in small groups
• Math: add, subtract, multiply, divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Reasoning: follow written, oral, or diagrammed instructions; solve problems with multiple concrete variables in standardized settings
• Computer: basic proficiency; Word, Excel, Access preferred; comfortable using IQMS (ERP)

Responsibilities

• Validate specs, labeling, counts, and packaging before goods move to the customer.
• Swap out full containers, start new ones, and disposition finished parts with an RF scanner.
• Perform visual checks and use measuring tools to confirm conformance.
• Finish parts as directed: trim runners and complete simple secondary steps.
• Support quality sorts online and offline.
• Execute customer packaging standards precisely.
• Use IQMS daily to label and package parts, set up for upcoming jobs, enter rejects, validate counts, and move inventory within the system.
• Document rejects, end-of-run verifications, and shift counts.
• Prepare and tear down production cells per standard work at start and end of runs.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Raise concerns about mold defects, machine issues, or safety risks.
• Show dependable, on-time attendance and teamwork.

Skills

Verbal communication

Reading and writing

Basic math

General computer literacy

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

IQMS ERP

Word

Excel

Access

Job description

Join Us to Build Quality That Ships

Help us deliver flawless plastic components to our customers. As a Finished Goods Quality Assurance Technician, you’ll verify that parts from injection molding and secondary operations meet specifications, complete minor finishing, and package inventory for on‑time shipment.

Your Impact

• Own the last mile of quality: validate specs, labeling, counts, and packaging before goods move to the customer.
• Keep production flowing: swap out full containers, start new ones, and disposition finished parts with an RF scanner.
• Protect standards: perform visual checks and use measuring tools to confirm conformance.
• Finish parts as directed: trim runners and complete simple secondary steps (e.g., welds, inserts).
• Support quality sorts online and offline.
• Execute customer packaging standards precisely.
• Use IQMS daily to label and package parts, set up for upcoming jobs, enter rejects, validate counts, find raw material, sub‑components, and packaging, account for finished goods, and move inventory within the system.
• Document accurately: record rejects, end‑of‑run verifications, and shift counts.
• Prepare and tear down production cells per standard work at start and end of runs.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Raise your hand on mold defects, machine issues, or safety risks.
• Show dependable, on‑time attendance and pitch in where needed.

Schedule & Consistency

• Mon–Fri
• 2nd Shift: 4:00 pm–12:30 am
• 3rd Shift: 12:00 am–8:30 am
• 40 hours guaranteed with overtime potential

Compensation & Benefits

• Sign-On Bonus
• 12 Paid Holidays (your Birthday included)
• PTO begins after 90 days
• Perfect Attendance PTO
• Paid Parental Leave401k with Employer Match
• Comprehensive Benefits after 60 days: Medical, Dental, Vision, STD/LTD, Life
• Temperature controlled workspace

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED
• 1–3 years’ related experience or training preferred; manufacturing/plastics exposure preferred
• Read and write simple instructions/correspondence; communicate effectively 1:1 or in small groups
• Math: add, subtract, multiply, divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Reasoning: follow written, oral, or diagrammed instructions; solve problems with multiple concrete variables in standardized settings
• Computer: basic proficiency; Word, Excel, Access preferred; comfortable using IQMS (ERP)

Competencies

• Effective verbal communication and teamwork
• Good judgment, problem solving, and initiative
• Quality‑first approach with strong motivation
• Safety and security awareness
• Adaptability and versatility across tasks
• Reliable attendance and punctuality; commitment to a 24‑hour team

Physical Requirements

• Stand and walk frequently
• Reach with hands; use hands to finger, handle, or feel
• Stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling may be required
• Occasional sitting, climbing, or balancing
• Lift and/or move up to 35 lbs
• Vision: close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception

Tools and Technology

• RF Scanner
• Pallet Jack
• ERP Software (IQMS)

Culture & Values

• Passion: Make a positive impact and inspire others.
• Honesty & Integrity: Choose what’s right—even without oversight.
• Dedication: Team‑first execution with positivity and enthusiasm.
• Mutual Respect: Consider others’ ideas, feelings, beliefs, and property.
• The Edge: Adapt, challenge tradition, and embrace change.

Preferred Background

• Quality inspection experience
• Injection molding experience
• Basic computer skills

Accommodations (Verbatim)

Required Qualifications: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.