Quality Assurance Technician - 3rd Shift Nights - Starting at $21.45/hr.

Careers @ Graham Packaging; Muskogee (OK); On-site; USD 24,378 - 34,720; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401k with match

Job summary

A leading sustainable packaging firm in Muskogee, OK is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician for the 3rd shift. Responsibilities include monitoring product quality standards, training staff, and participating in quality improvement projects. The ideal candidate will have 1-3 years in manufacturing, effective communication skills, and strong computer abilities. The role offers a starting pay of $21.45 per hour and comprehensive benefits effective from day one.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years in manufacturing, 6 months in quality preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers and staff.
• Strong computer usage and typing skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain quality standards for bottles as per specifications.
• Train new personnel on quality importance and procedures.
• Monitor quality of products before and after packing.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Quality assurance knowledge

Communication skills

Computer skills

Team collaboration

Job description

Company Statement: Graham Packaging is a people, planet and values-based company and a leader in sustainable packaging manufacturing. From the kitchen to the laundry room, Graham Packaging is part of your everyday life. For employees at Graham, our Blue Culture is part of their everyday lives, too. In other words, Blue is how we do things here. At Graham, we are united by a clear vision. We know our part and help those around us know theirs, encouraging one another to continuously improve. We create a safe, challenging environment to innovate by supporting creative ideas and new ways of thinking. We take the initiative to cultivate our individual growth and help others do the same, while keeping ourselves and one another accountable. And we actively promote cooperation, collaboration, integrity and respect across regions and teams to foster an engaged, diverse and connected workforce. We value our employees, and a Blue Culture allows for the most rewarding employee experience as part of the Graham family. Blue is how we feel about what we do—together—to create a better tomorrow. Working at Graham means you lead constructively with clear goals, use diverse thinking to drive excellence, accountability, innovation, as well as demonstrating collaboration, embracing learning, and taking action for continuous improvement and growth.

Overview

Graham Packaging Company has a new job opening for a Quality Assurance Technician based in Muskogee, OK. This opening is for the 3rd shift - Nights, which operate during the hours of 7:00 pm - 7:30 am or 11:00 pm - 7:30 am.

• Weekly pay starting at $21.45 per hour.
• Benefits (medical, dental, vision, and 401k with match) effective on day one.

Responsibilities

• Quality Technicians are responsible for attaining and maintaining standards of quality for bottles as defined by drawings, product specifications and quality assurance procedures.
• Assist in the training of new personnel on the importance of quality and leadership.
• Responsible for monitoring the quality of finished product and packaging at start up and qualifications, both before and after packing.
• Understand, follow and enforce all established safety, health, quality GMP and company policies, procedures and recognized practices.
• Communicate about quality with supervisors, managers, other shifts and departments verbally and through written documents according to plant practice.
• Set up and maintain product files in the Infinity QS data collection system for input of variable/attribute data by QA, production and maintenance personnel.
• Develop and analyze statistical data, control charts and product specifications to determine present standards and establish proposed quality and reliability expectancy of finished product.
• Participate in continuous quality improvement projects and other related activities as assigned.
• Create and implement inspection criteria and procedures.
• Maintain Quality Inspection Procedures.
• Complete written documentation and forms as required.
• Coordinate and manage the held ware and rework processes.
• Coordinate quality activity with other departments to achieve plant objectives in compliance with plant procedures.
• Coordinate quality control training for employees engaged in inspection and testing activities to ensure continuous control over materials and products.
• Play an active role on teams within organization.
• Assist in customer complaints investigation and corrective action process.
• Assure operators and PMT leads are following procedures to conduct tests and inspections.
• Change over challenge test samples during product changeovers.
• Assist all plant personnel support of Infinity and quality reporting systems.
• Conduct and participate in gage R&R studies.
• Conduct process audits and finished goods for every machine and report any visual defect for correction and trace back audits.
• Complete product qualifications First Articles test as required after mold/color change, and assist with new product approvals (PQP’s).
• Ability to analyze statistically process charts (SPC) and evaluate trends.
• Retest bottle measurements from production as needed (OOS or OOC) to verify quality conforms to standards.
• Perform multiple inspection tests to ensure parts are produced to meet or exceed product specifications.
• Identify and segregate non-conforming product according to established procedures.
• Audit rejected materials/customers returns and report findings.
• Monitor challenge test samples (Vision, ALPS, metal detector) and QA supplies and request replacements as needed.
• Cover for vacation as needed.
• Maintain inventory of all caps and notify QA Manager when inventory is low.
• Maintain work area and test samples in a clean and orderly fashion.
• All other duties as assigned by the Quality Manager.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 1 to 3 years in manufacturing required. Minimum of 6 months quality experience preferred.
• Ability to maintain regular, predictable, and punctual attendance.
• Computer usage and typing skills are essential.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, including the ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers.
• Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service.
• Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices.
• Communicates effectively: conveys facts and information clearly both verbally and orally.
• Collaborates well with others: proactively contributes to group objectives; volunteers to help others.

Compensation & Benefits

The expected salary range for the position described in this posting is made in accordance with the legal mandates of certain jurisdictions within the United States. The final agreed-upon compensation is based on individual qualifications and experience. Benefits include medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance. Employees are able to enroll in the company’s 401K Employee Saving Plan and may participate in its Employee Wellness Program. Employees will also receive paid time off in accordance with company policy and state law requirements.

EEO Disclaimer

Graham Packaging is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, religion, creed, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.