QA Technician

Printpack Inc; Jackson (TN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

401(k)

Matching gift program

Employee assistance programs

Educational assistance

Service awards

Job summary

Printpack Jackson seeks a Quality Technician to ensure compliant, high-quality products across blown-film and converting operations. This 12-hour night shift runs 7pm–7am on a 2/2/3 schedule, with starting pay $20.66/hr plus a $2.50/hr night differential.

You will perform QA sampling and testing, operate lab instruments, document results in ERP, and support safety and CI programs. 0–5 years in QA or similar is preferred; must work with US customary and metric measurements and be a team player.

Qualifications

• 0–5 years QA Technician or equivalent industrial experience.
• Industrial manufacturing experience; lab experience preferred.
• Proficient with computers, time management and data interpretation.
• Able to use measurement tools in US and metric units.
• Follow SOPs and work instructions; strong attention to detail.
• Must be 18 years or older.

Responsibilities

• Perform QA sampling and testing per standards and customer specs.
• Operate lab equipment: spectrophotometers, GC/MS, tensile testers, FT-IR, MVTR/OTR, microscopes.
• Inspect materials from multiple lines; ensure data entry in ERP.
• Create hold tags for defective material; manage tagged rolls.
• Maintain 5S, inventory, and archive lab data daily.
• Support Food Safety, CI, EHS, and BBSO initiatives.

Skills

QA experience

Lab experience

Measurement tools

Time management

Data interpretation

SOP adherence

Communication skills

Tools

Spectrophotometers

GC/MS

Tensile testers

FT-IR

MVTR/OTR

Optical microscopes

Friction tools

Job description

Printpack Jackson is seeking a qualified candidate to join our team as a Quality Technician. The primary area of responsibility for the Quality Technician position is to ensure compliant, high-quality products are received, manufactured and shipped to Printpack customers, supporting the Blown-film and Converting operations through use of quality management systems, work instructions, test methods and documentation that governs the processes. This is a 12hr night shift position, working 7pm-7am on a 2/2/3 schedule. Starting pay is $20.66/hr. A night shift differential of $2.50/hr is paid for hours worked between 7pm-7am.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute quality assurance sampling and testing in accordance with internal standards and customer specifications.
  • Use a variety of lab and testing equipment, including:
    • Spectrophotometers for color analysis
    • Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry (GC/MS) for chemical analysis
    • Tensile testers for material strength
    • Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FT-IR) for material identification
    • Mocon instruments for measuring Moisture Vapor Transmission Rate (MVTR) and Oxygen Transmission Rate (OTR)
    • Optical microscopes for detailed surface and cross section examination
    • Coefficient of friction
  • Conduct visual inspections on all representative samples from materials produced across multiple production lines/processes.
  • Exhibit proficiency in the utilization of measurement instruments in both US customary and metric systems.
• Articulate and disseminate results effectively to various levels of personnel, including Department Operators, Team Leads, Supervisors, and Management.
• Navigate and extract pertinent job and production information, specifications, and testing frequency requirements from Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) interfaces.
• Ensure accurate and timely data entry into the ERP system for comprehensive record-keeping and reporting purposes.
• Create hold tags for defective material and ensure proper identification of tagged rolls.
• Uphold and contribute to the department's 5S standards, including housekeeping practices and efficient inventory management of supplies.
• Organize and archive job jackets, laboratory data sheets, and retain samples on a daily basis.
• Engage in and contribute to Food Safety, Continuous Improvement (CI), Environmental Health and Safety (EHS), and Behavior-Based Safety Observation (BBSO) initiatives.

Qualifications

• Eligible for role with 0 - 5 years of QA Technician or equivalent industry experience along with acceptable conduct/behavior. Conduct/behavior includes being present, ready to work, and able to work well with others.
• Experience in industrial manufacturing; lab experience preferred.
• Proficiency in computer skills, time management, and data interpretation preferred.
• Skilled in using measurement tools in both US and Metric systems required.
• Ability to follow standard operating procedures and work instructions required.
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail required.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Willingness to learn, ask questions, and be taught new skills and concepts.
• Ability to maintain a clean and safe work environment.

Physical Demands & Travel

Ability to stand for significant periods of time and to move throughout the plant (this includes steps and ladders). Work is mostly completed in the lab, but work will occasionally be done machine side and in the warehouse.

Work Conditions

Candidate must be based at a Printpack production location and be willing to work overtime as needed.

Additional Internal Requirements

Must demonstrate Core ValuesMust be in good standing with no disciplinary action or attendance issues (Associates in Written or higher stage of counseling are not eligible to apply)Must have performer or higher rating in last reviewDemonstrated sense of urgency in production recovery situations

Printpack is proudly an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. Embracing diversity enhances our work culture and is vital to our success. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/parental status, genetic information, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, disability, marital status, military or veteran status or affiliation, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

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Benefits

• medical coverage
• dental coverage
• life insurance
• short-term and long-term disability
• 401(k)
• matching gift program
• employee assistance programs
• educational assistance
• service awards

The Printpack Statement of Philosophy reflects on a commitment to their associates and a belief that they should “provide opportunities for personal fulfillment and growth commensurate with each individual’s highest level of competence and degree of contribution.”

Printpack remains focused on creating an inclusive environment. One that embraces diversity as an enhancement to their work culture and a vital contributor to their success. Printpack is “Converting Vision into Value” for their associates, their community, their customers, and hopefully…for you.