Quality Assurance Technician

Amcor LLC; Shelbyville (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

Paid time off and holidays

Wellbeing programs

Retirement Savings Plan with company"s

Tuition Reimbursement

Discretionary bonus program

Job summary

Amcor is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician to assist the QA Manager at our Shelbyville site, ensuring products meet specifications and quality requirements.

You will perform verification testing, record results, quarantine non-conforming material, support MRB meetings, calibrate equipment, and help train staff, with emphasis on safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1–2 years packaging industry experience preferred.
• Minimum 1–2 years as a quality technician required.
• Regular standing, sitting and walking; manual dexterity for testing equipment.
• Must wear PPE in production areas.

Responsibilities

• Perform verification testing as specified in the specification.
• Record test results and file QC records.
• Quarantine non-conforming material and notify Production Supervision.
• Organize for daily MRB meeting.
• Document and control sample retain and retain storage for future reference.
• Audit job data and release product from quality inspection.
• Assist QA Manager in implementing and maintaining procedures for quality assurance.
• Maintain calibration records for measurement devices.
• Assist in training personnel in inspection methods and quality requirements.

Skills

Communication skills

QA principles

Handheld measuring devices

Reading drawings

Teamwork

Quality decision making

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Measuring devices

Test equipment

Job description

Job Description Quality Assurance Technician

To assist the Quality Assurance Manager in the implementation of the overall Quality System at AFNA site.

WHAT YOU GET TO DO

• Perform verification testing as specified in the appropriate specification and/or other means as appropriate.
• Record test results and file QC records.
• Quarantine non-conforming material, and notify Production Supervision of non-conforming products.
• Organize for daily MRB meeting.
• Document and control sample retain and retain storage for future reference in case a quality concern would arise.
• Audit job data and release product from quality inspection.
• File Hold Tickets and Specification Deviation Request as applicable.
• Assist Quality Assurance Manager in implementing and maintaining the most effective and efficient procedures for optimum quality assurance.
• Assist in maintenance of adequate quality records.
• Assist in training personnel in inspection methods and quality requirements.
• Review necessary documentation at shift huddles.
• Assist manufacturing /engineering in conducting process capability and control studies (SPC-Statistical Process Control) to assure product quality.
• Maintain the measurement device calibration system and perform calibrations as required by the system, assist in Gage R&R studies.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Quality Assurance Manager.
• Responsible for working safely and maintaining a safe work environment: attend required training, identifies and reports hazards; wear required PPE for position; and is accountable for self as well as co-worker safety.
• This position supports the Quality Assurance Manager’s responsibility for ensuring product is produced to specification and nonconforming product does not ship out of the facility.
• A considerable impact can be made in regards to : Customer satisfaction, by ensuring effective and timely responses are given to customer inquiries and complaints; Product quality, by ensuring that inspection plans are followed and any deviations are noted; Profitability, by ensuring #1 and #2 above are accomplished.
• This position is responsible for ensuring that verification testing is completed and if material is found out of specification the material is bound and quarantined.
• This position is responsible for ensuring calibration records are generated and retained appropriately, and the quality records such as inspection sheets, job jacket, etc. are retained appropriately.

WHAT WE VALUE

• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of quality assurance principles and methods.
• Must be able to use hand held measuring devices.
• Requires the ability to read drawings and interpret data related to specific quality criteria determined by our customers.
• Ability to work effectively with others.
• Ability to effectively make quality-related decisions that are in the best interest of Amcor Healthcare Packaging New London and other customers.

WHAT WE WANT FROM YOU

• A high school diploma or equivalency is required.
• 1-2 years of experience in the packaging industry is a plus.
• Minimum of 1-2 years experience as a quality technician is required.
• An employee in this position is required to regularly stand, sit and walk.
• In addition, this position requires considerable manual dexterity for use of testing equipment, computer keyboard and mouse.
• This position also requires the employee to walk through loud production areas and will subject one to noise levels requiring protection.

Our Expectations

We expect our people to be guided by The Amcor Way and demonstrate our Values every day to enable the business to win. We are winning when: Our people are engaged and developing as part of a high-performing Amcor team Our customers grow and prosper from Amcor’s quality, service, and innovation Our investors benefit from Amcor’s consistent growth and superior returns The environment is better off because of Amcor’s leadership and products Accelerate the possible by joining a winning Amcor team that’s transforming the packaging industry and improving lives around the world.

At Amcor, we unpack possibility through our innovative and responsible packaging to provide solutions that benefit our customers, our people and our planet. More than 10,000 consumers worldwide encounter our products every second and rely on us for safe access to food, medicine and other goods. We value their trust by making safety our guiding principle. It’s our core value and integral to how we do business. Beyond this core principle, our shared values and behaviors unite us as we work together to elevate customers, shape lives and protect the future. We champion our customers and help them succeed. We play to win – adapting quickly in an everchanging world – and make smart choices to safeguard our business, our communities and the people we serve for generations to come. And we invest in our world-class team, empowering our colleagues to unpack their potential, because we believe when our people grow, so does our business.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity Amcor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision plans
• Paid time off, starting at 40 hours per year for full-time hourly employees, may vary by location
• Company-paid holidays starting at 8 days per year and may vary by location
• Wellbeing programs & Employee Assistance Program
• Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account Life insurance, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, and voluntary benefits
• Paid Parental Leave
• Retirement Savings Plan with company match
• Tuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)
• Discretionary bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)

About Amcor

Amcor is the global leader in developing and producing responsible consumer packaging and dispensing solutions across a variety of materials for nutrition, health, beauty and wellness categories. Our global product innovation and sustainability expertise enables us to solve packaging challenges around the world every day, producing a range of flexible packaging, rigid packaging, cartons and closures that are more sustainable, functional and appealing for our customers and their consumers. We are guided by our purpose of elevating customers, shaping lives and protecting the future. Supported by a commitment to safety, over 75,000 people generate $23 billion in annualized sales from operations that span over 400 locations in more than 40 countries. NYSE: AMCR; ASX: AMC www.amcor.com|LinkedIn|YouTube Amcor is committed to providing a secure and reliable experience for all job seekers.