Quality Assurance Technician - Starting at $23.85/hr.

Careers @ Graham Packaging; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K Employee Saving Plan

Employee Wellness Program

Paid time off

Job summary

A leading packaging company in Lexington, KY, is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician to ensure product quality and support continuous improvement initiatives. Key responsibilities include monitoring quality during production, conducting audits, and assisting in training new staff on quality standards. The ideal candidate has 1-3 years of manufacturing experience and strong communication skills. This role operates on a rotating 12-hour shift and offers competitive compensation and benefits, including medical and 401K plans.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in manufacturing is required.
• 6 months quality experience is preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external customers.

Responsibilities

• Monitor quality of finished products and packaging.
• Assist in training new personnel on quality importance.
• Conduct and participate in process audits.
• Develop and analyze statistical data, control charts, and product specs to establish standards.
• Participate in continuous quality improvement projects and related activities.
• Create and implement inspection criteria and procedures.
• Coordinate and manage held ware and rework processes.
• Assist in customer complaints investigations and corrective actions.

Skills

Computer usage and typing skills

Excellent verbal and written communication

Ability to work independently

Ability to maintain attendance

Ability to work under pressure

Collaborates well with others

Job description

Overview

Graham Packaging Company has new job openings for Quality Assurance Technicians based in Lexington, KY. This opening is for Rotating 12-hours, which operates during the hours of 6:48 pm - 7:00 am.

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. The primary duties of a Quality Technician include:

• Understands, follows and enforces 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.
• Setup 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 change overs.
• Assist all plant personnel support of Infinity and quality reporting systems.
• Conduct and participate on 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 bottles 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 is required. A minimum of 6 months quality experience is preferred. The following skills and proficiencies are essential requirements of the position:

• 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 and Benefits

Compensation Statement: 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 Statement: 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.