Quality Assurance Technician- Operations

Amcor Flexibles, LLC; Edgewood (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading flexible packaging company is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician to assist in implementing quality systems. The role involves performing verification testing, documenting results, and ensuring compliance with quality standards. Candidates need a high school diploma and 1-2 years of experience in quality assurance. This position requires effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with others. Applicants must be prepared for a dynamic work environment and uphold safety standards.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of quality assurance principles and methods.
• 1-2 years of experience as a quality technician is required.
• Ability to effectively make quality-related decisions.

Responsibilities

• Perform verification testing as per specifications.
• Document and control sample retain for future reference.
• Assist in training personnel in inspection methods.
• Ensure calibration records are generated and retained appropriately.

Skills

Effective written and verbal communication

Knowledge of quality assurance principles

Ability to read drawings and interpret data

Manual dexterity with testing equipment

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Tools

Hand-held measuring devices

Job description

Quality Assurance Technician- Operations

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.

To learn more about playing for Team Amcor, visit www.amcor.com LinkedIn G Glassdoor I Facebook I YouTube

Job Description

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.
• Weekends required

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

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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