Quality Assurance Tester

Graphic Packaging International; Visalia (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

401(k) with employer matching

Health & Welfare Benefits

Paid Time Off + holidays

Job summary

Graphic Packaging International in Visalia, CA is seeking a Quality Assurance Tester to perform quality inspections on multiple cup lines. The role requires following testing procedures, identifying defects, and communicating issues to the production team while maintaining a clean work area.

Pay starts at $18.76–$21.06 per hour, with a comprehensive benefits program including 401(k), health coverages, paid time off, and holiday schedule.

Qualifications

• Performs quality inspections on multiple cup lines following testing procedures.
• Identifies and communicates defects to the CRT and Packer.
• Maintains clean and organized work area; assists others as needed.

Responsibilities

• Receive pass down from the prior shift and note operational problems.
• Test products per current testing procedures and use pressurized leak testing unit.
• Visually inspect cups for cleanliness, print quality, defects, and seams.
• Use Lasermike for measurements and report out-of-spec readings.
• Train new QATs as needed and keep QC area stocked with supplies.
• Record quality data and create pull tags for failed or suspect products.

Skills

Quality inspection

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Tools

Lasermike

QAD

Job description

At Graphic Packaging International, we produce the paper cup that held your coffee this morning, the basket that transported those bottles of craft beer you enjoyed last weekend, and the microwave tray that heated your gourmet meal last night. We’re one of the largest manufacturers of paperboard and paper-based packaging for some of the world’s most recognized brands of food, beverage, foodservice, household, personal care and pet products. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, we are collaborative, diverse, innovative individuals who create inspired packaging while giving back to our communities.

With over 25,000 employees working in more than 130 locations worldwide, we strive to be environmentally responsible in our industry and in the communities where we operate. We are committed to workplace diversity and offer compensation and benefits programs that are among the industry’s best to reward the talented people who make our company successful.

If this sounds like something you would like to be a part of, we’d love to hear from you.

A World of Difference. Made Possible.

Job Details

The Quality Assurance Tester (QAT) is responsible for performing quality inspections on multiple cup lines. The Quality Assurance Tester must follow all established cup testing procedures and guidelines. The Quality Assurance Tester must inspect and identify all possible cup defects and notify all affected employees. In addition, the Quality Assurance Tester must maintain the cleanliness and organization of the entire work area and assist other employees as necessary.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/JOB DUTIES

• Receive pass down from the QAT from the prior shift in order to be advised of any operational problems with the machinery.
• Test all products in accordance with current testing procedures.
• Cups are also placed in a pressurized leak testing unit.
• Visually inspect consecutive cups in order to be certain the cups are clean, the print on the cups is clean, there are no defects on the cup and the seams on the bottom of the cup are appropriate.
• Use a Lasermike to take numerical readings of all critical cup dimensions. If cups are found to be out of specification, the tester will immediately communicate this to the CRT and Packer and the machine will be shut down.
• If any cup defects are detected by the QAT, they will immediately communicate to the CRT and the Packer and the appropriate action will be taken. This may include traveling to off-site warehouse to retrieve defective product.
• Training of new QAT’s is also required on an as needed basis. Training would be required of an employee only when the QAT is proficient in the position.
• QAT’s are responsible also to keep the work area clean and make certain that the work area is well stocked with supplies such as tape and labels.
• Enter quality information form tests and pulls into computer database.
• Create pull tags and complete pulls for failed and/or suspect product.
• Complete quality and safety audit throughout facility.
• Conduct Tilt Testing and SBUX Tool Kit Testing.
• Complete CXC inspection and retesting of production to determine releasability of product.
• Complete cycle counts on inventory to ensure proper counts in QC hold areas.
• Enter issued-unplanned into QAD to ensure proper documentation of finished goods to waste.

Safe Quality Food Responsibilities

Understand, perform and promote safety rules and procedures. Comply with all safety standards. Remain focused on safety throughout the shift and perform all work in a safe manner without taking shortcuts. Report injuries immediately to your supervisor and any potential safety hazards observed.

Comply with all quality standards. Produce quality product by not accepting defective material into work center, not making defective products at work station, not passing defects to internal customers and by reporting potential quality issues.

Comply with all sanitation standards. Practice good sanitation and housekeeping practicing to maintain the appearance and condition of the operating facility.

Pay: $18.76 - 21.06

GPI’s Benefit Program

• Competitive Pay
• 401(k) w/employer matching
• Health & Welfare Benefits
  • Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
  • Short and Long-Term Disability
  • Life Insurance
  • Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
  • Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Various Voluntary benefits
• Adoption Assistance Program
• Employee Discount Programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off + 11 paid company holidays each year

Applications accepted on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

Graphic Packaging is an equal opportunity employer and abides by all applicable federal, state provincial and local laws with respect to the recruitment and hiring process. We are committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and hiring process free from discrimination or harassment based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Should you require an accommodation for a disability, please contact your Human Resources representative or email [e-mail].