QC Technician

Klöckner Pentaplast Europe GmbH & Co. KG; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Klöckner Pentaplast Europe GmbH & Co. KG is seeking a QC Technician to join our team in Virginia, Minnesota. In this role, you will evaluate products during the manufacturing process to ensure compliance with quality standards. The position requires strong attention to detail and the ability to work 12-hour night shifts, including weekends and holidays.

Candidates should possess an Associate’s degree or equivalent experience in Quality within a manufacturing environment. Join us in our commitment to sustainability and innovation as we strive to build a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• Two to five years of experience in Quality in a manufacturing facility.
• Ability to work 12-hour night shifts, including weekends and holidays.
• Strong problem-solving skills related to quality issues.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate products throughout the manufacturing process.
• Promote a culture of safety and quality.
• Inspect product in the QC Lab and production areas.
• Investigate customer complaints and provide evaluations.

Skills

Quality assurance techniques

Attention to detail

Safety protocols

Inspection techniques

Education

Associate’s degree or equivalent

Tools

ProGauge

TMI gauge

Digital micrometer

Minolta Colorimeter

Job description

kp is a globally recognised leader in the packaging and specialty film industry, renowned for its unwavering commitment to sustainability and innovation. The need to act on climate change has never been clearer so we incorporate sustainability into everything we do by #InvestingInBetter – creating innovative products that enhance product protection, shelf life and contribute to reducing the overall carbon footprint.

At kp, we are passionate about ensuring our customers' satisfaction, and we strive to achieve this goal by focusing all our efforts on meeting their evolving needs. Our dedication to drive a positive change in the packaging industry with a focus on quality and sustainability has earned us a reputation as a trusted partner for businesses worldwide.

Job Summary

The QC Technician utilizes standard operating procedures and specifications to evaluate products throughout the manufacturing process.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Align with kp’s strategic compass and core behaviors: Focus, Accountability, Respect, and Urgency.

• Lead by example – promote a culture of safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Complete a Risk Assessment at the beginning of every shift.
• Recognize and mitigate safety hazards and quality issues.
• Complete PASA audits as required.
• Work closely with operators and supervisors; has daily communications; coordinates and cooperates with production personnel; follows all test procedures in QA manual and test procedures located on the IMS.
• Check in-process and finished product from manufacturing compliance to specifications and procedures.
• Upload orders in BDE once reviewed; release orders in SAP once VCM, 24‑Hour Layflat or any additional testing is completed and reviewed in a timely manner.
• Inspect product in the QC Lab, or in process on the Calender Lines, Extrusion Lines, Slitting and in the Packing area; records all findings on IP‑019‑1 and in the BDE. Keeps all test instruments in smooth working order; verifies thickness of product by using a ProGauge, TMI gauge or digital micrometer; verifies width by use of a steel rule; determines gloss by using gloss meters; determines dimensional stability by time and temperature in percent; conducts any other specialized testing on products as needed; ensures calibration of test instrumentation is completed monthly or as required per instrument.
• Visually inspect material for defects such as, but not limited to, air, pit marks, gels, fibers, carbon specs (black points), burn, friction or any cosmetic altering variables.
• Use color computer to determine light‑dark, blue‑yellow, and red‑to‑green ranges on product being run, as well as visual comparisons with standards in the lab on the Minolta Colorimeter.
• Investigate incorrect or questionable information on work orders and roll labels, determine the problem and correct it; process all retain samples in accordance with Department Procedures.
• Follow good safety and housekeeping practices in their assigned work areas and conduct daily cGMP walkthroughs in the Plant.
• Investigate customer complaints and enter evaluation information on the Quality Notification in SAP.
• Other duties as assigned.

Other Requirements

Night shift only position; able to work 12‑hour shifts, nights, weekends, holidays; must be able to work overtime as needed. Two positions available.

Education and/or Experience

• Associate’s degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two‑year college or technical school; or three to five years of related experience and/or training in Quality in a manufacturing facility, preferably in the plastics/polymer industry; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Equal Opportunity Employment

At kp, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is vital to our global success. We welcome applicants from all identities, ideas, perspectives and experiences and encourage people from under‑represented backgrounds to apply. We aim to create an inclusive culture where our employees feel empowered to play to their strengths and see themselves reflected in the organization without regard to race, gender, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, sexual preference, marital status, or inclusion in any other protected class.