Quality Assurance Technician

Priority Plastics Inc.; Portland (IN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in quality assurance is seeking a Quality Assurance Inspector to oversee product inspections and maintain compliance with industry standards. The candidate will assist in various quality-related tasks, requiring strong attention to detail and relevant experience in manufacturing or quality control. This role offers the opportunity to work in a structured environment with a focus on continuous improvement and safety compliance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1-3 years relevant work experience preferred.
• Proficient in quality assurance responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform incoming quality assurance inspections.
• Create C of C and production labels.
• Assist in internal audits and reviews.

Skills

Attention to detail

Data entry

Problem solving

Decision-making

Mathematics

Education

High school diploma or GED

Vocational training or Associate’s degree

Job description

The position will support the quality department by performing incoming product inspections, gauge calibration, Certificate of Compliance, creating sample boards, labels, shop packets and entering production reports.

Reports to: Quality Manager

• Perform incoming quality assurance inspection of raw materials, cartons, caps, colorant, resin, colorant, etc.
• Maintain all product history files.
• Create C of C and C of A, as needed
• Create all production labels and verify their accuracy.
• Create and print shop packets and packaging instructions for all orders.
• Create and maintain all sample boards/sample totes.
• Assist in sorting/reworking all products placed on hold as requested by the Quality Manager.
• Shall be a part of the GFSI team at their respective plant and trained with a minimum of the SQF standard, HACCP, and internal auditor.
• Shall report any Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) or Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) concerns to the appropriate personnel with authority to correct the issues found.
• Must be proficient in Quality Assurance Inspector responsibilities.
• Perform calibrations of quality assurance equipment as needed.
• Assist with facilitation of plant Root Cause Corrective Action and Continuous Improvement projects as needed.
• Responsible for learning the data collection system and system maintenance and assist Quality Assurance Inspector when needed.
• Perform NIQP/NEQP as needed.
• Assist Quality Assurance Manager/Leader in plant internal audits and management review responsibilities.
• Assist Quality Assurance Manager/Leader with quality system reviews, revisions, updates, and training.
• Assist in specialty requirements such as but not limited to UN Testing and training as directed by the Quality Manager.
• Inventory administration as related to the quality assurance process; place product on/off hold.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED education required. Vocational training or Associate’s degree preferred.
• One to three years of relevant work experience preferred. Preferred prior experience in manufacturing or quality control.
• Strong attention to detail, data entry, problem solving, and decision-making skills required.
• Must be well-organized, self-motivated, and have strong communication skills.
• Must have strong mathematical/units of measurement skills.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Ability to drive powered industrial truck preferred.
• Must be willing to work a 12 hour shift on a 2-2-3 schedule.

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