Plant Technician (STP)

STARPAK LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

STARPAK LLC in Houston, TX is seeking a QC Plant Technician to conduct standardized qualitative and quantitative testing of printed roll stocks to ensure it meets specifications. The role emphasizes food safety and quality standards in a fast-paced production environment.

Daily tasks include preventing out-of-spec products, performing line changeover testing, inspecting print quality and color measurements, collecting retained samples, auditing quality checks, and reporting issues to

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• At least 1 year of experience inspecting products
• Preferred experience in food packaging or processing

Responsibilities

• Ensure Food Safety and Quality standards are adhered to and maintained throughout the plant
• Prevent out of specification product from being released to internal/external customers
• Perform line changeover testing and sample review to validate job setup
• Continuously inspect product output for print defects and color measurement within defined ranges
• Collect and deliver retained samples for each job
• Audit all operation quality checks are performed at the required frequency
• Report quality and food safety issues to supervisor
• Communicate with press department on quality anomalies
• Document and record quality defects encountered through shift
• Conduct other duties as assigned by management

Skills

Independent work

Analytical skills

Visual awareness

Multi-tasking

Communication

Excel usage

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Excel

Computer literacy

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Houston, TX 77041The primary responsibility of the QC Plant technician is to conduct standardized qualitative & quantitative testing of printed roll stocks to ensure it meets internal/external customer’s specifications.

DESCRIPTION

• Ensure that Food Safety and Quality standards are being adhered to and maintained throughout the plant


• Prevent out of specification product from being released to internal/external customers.


• Perform line changeover testing and sample review to validate job setup is approved to run and deliver product that meets customer standards.


• Continuously inspect product output of all assigned machines, looking for print visual defects and ensuring color measurement parameters are within the acceptable ranges-as defined by test frequency.


• Collect and deliver retained samples for each job.


• Audit all operation quality checks are being performed and at the required frequency.


• Perform all tasks with a sense of urgency and accuracy.


• Reports all quality and food safety issues to supervisor.


• Conduct other duties as assigned by management.


• Communicates with press department’s manager, lead, and operator on quality anomalies.


• Documents and records quality defects encountered through shift.

COMPETENCIES

• Ability to work independently or with a team and communicate effectively.


• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail


• High level of visual awareness


• Basic computer skills, including the use of excel


• Proficiency in basic arithmetic operations


• Multi-task and work in a fast paced environment

EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or GED


• At least 1 year of experience inspecting products


• Preferred experience in food packaging or processing

PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time


• Able to lift, carry, push or pull 40 lbs as needed (retained samples program)


• Comfortable working in environments with elevated temperatures, high noise levels, and exposure to odors commonly associatedwith material production processes.