Quality Control Inspector

090 CROWN Cork & Seal USA, Inc.; Kankakee (IL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free health insurance

Company matched 401(k)

Job summary

CROWN Cork & Seal USA, Inc. – Bradley, IL is seeking a Quality Control Technician to help ensure quality across aluminum beverage can production. You will report to the Quality Assurance Manager and Production Supervisor, performing inspections, data entry, and safety-compliant tasks.

The ideal candidate will have a High School/GED, 2–3 years in a manufacturing QC role, and basic computer skills. The company offers competitive pay and strong benefits in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High School Education/GED with 2-3 years of experience in inspecting, testing, packaging and high-speed manufacturing.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Preferred: OSHA training, Beverage Packaging Quality experience, AS400/QAS/NWA 6S training.

Responsibilities

• Understand and follow verbal instructions to completion of tasks.
• Perform quality inspections and testing to ensure product quality.
• Identify quality problems and dispositions.
• Communicate information between management, coworkers, and shifts.
• Assist and train new technicians as needed.
• Maintain gauging equipment and update production standards.
• Enter data into a computer and document records.
• Complete monthly SAFE cards and hazard reporting.

Skills

Quality inspection

Basic computer skills

Manufacturing environment

Education

High School Education/GED

Tools

AS400

QAS

NWA 6S Training Competencies

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Access

Job description

About Crown Crown Holdings, Inc. through it's subsidiaries, is a world leader in the metal packaging production process. We design and manufacture a wide range of innovative and sustainable metal packaging solutions and products. Our clients are some of the largest and most respected companies in the world. Crown is dedicated to building a team of highly talented, dedicated, and driven individuals. It's an exciting time to join our business because Crown offers you the opportunity to grow and develop your skills in an expanding industry. Crown was founded with the goal of valuing and promoting sustainability and this vision continues to be essential to our long-term future.

Job Description: Job Accountabilities About Crown:

CROWN Cork & Seal USA, Inc., a wholly owned company of Crown Holdings, Inc. is a global leader in the design, manufacture, and sale of packaging products for consumer goods. At Crown, we are passionate about helping our customers build their brands and connect with consumers around the world. We do this by delivering innovative packaging that offers significant value for brand owners, retailers, and consumers alike. With operations in 39 countries employing approximately 23,000 people and net sales of approximately $12 billion, we are uniquely positioned to bring the best practices in quality and manufacturing to our customers to drive their businesses locally and globally. Sustaining a leadership position requires us to build a team of highly talented, dedicated, and driven individuals.

Division Overview:

Crown’s Beverage Division manufactures a variety of packaging solutions for soft drinks, craft beers, coffees and teas as well as new energy drinks. Crown Beverage leads the packaging industry with innovative technologies that redefine how the world looks at beverage cans. With a large printable surface area and a wide range of sizes, shapes and decorating options, our aluminum cans are the perfect packaging format to create compelling brand presence where it counts.

Location:

1035 E. North St. Bradley, IL.

Duties And Responsibilities:

• Reporting directly to the Quality Assurance Manager and Production Supervisor, the Quality Control Technician responsibilities would include, but not be limited to, the following: Understand and follow verbal instructions to completion of assigned tasks.
• With focus on Safety and Spoilage, the responsibility of the Quality Control Technician will ensure a quality product is produced thru inspections and testing.
• Responsible for the quality of all operations of all process for the production of aluminum beverage cans.
• Ability to identify quality problems, and disposition.
• Communicates all pertinent information between management, co-workers, and between shifts on changes to equipment, production problems or any other related information.
• Assists and trains and/or coaching of all new Technicians as needed or required.
• Applies skills, methods learned to improve plant production.
• Responsible in following JHA’s, SOP’s, Rules, 6S Housekeeping, maintaining gauging equipment and modifications of existing production standards to achieve optimal efficiencies.
• Enter information into a computer to document data.
• Accurate and continuous quality checks and record keeping required.
• Complete and/or administer necessary documentation such as monthly SAFE cards, accident/near miss/hazard reporting, and data process control input.
• Performs other job-related duties as required or assigned.

Job Requirements

In addition to the specific responsibilities listed above, the ideal candidate will possess the following:

Minimum Requirements

• High School Education/GED 2-3 year(s) experience with computer skills in inspecting, testing, packaging and high speed manufacturing environment.
• Basic Computer skills required.

Preferred Requirements but not mandatory:

• Knowledge of all OSHA related training in a manufacturing environment.
• Beverage Packaging Quality industry experience
• Knowledge of AS400, QAS, and NWA 6S Training Competencies
• Problem solving skills through an individual and/or collaborative approach
• Ability to work independently or with a team. With consensus be able to look at new solutions and "think outside the box".
• Effective leadership skills such as conflict resolution, communication, decision making, etc.
• Demonstrated good relations skills and the ability to motivate or team with people.
• Excellent time management skills and multi-tasking.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Computer skills and working knowledge of various Microsoft programs (Excel, Word, Access, etc.).

Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands, reach with hands and arms, and may be required to balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• May be required to climb stairs to upper level at times.
• The associate may lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Benefits:

Crown offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits including free company paid health insurance for employees as well as company matched 401(k).

COMPENSATION:

• Actual salary will be determined based on skill and experience level.
• Pay rate $ 27.96- $ 28.57 per hour.
• Starting at $ 27.96 per hour.

EEO/AA/Vets/Disabled

• What Crown Offers You Strong engagement and commitment to the safety of our employees
• The opportunity to build a meaningful career Professional and personal development through training and work experiences Join us and become part of a team of professionals who are passionate about sustainable packaging!
• Working Together Working Together is one of the five pillars that make up our Twentyby30 program. We aim to value and respect each individual and foster an environment of inclusivity.

Ready to go behind the scenes?

With hundreds of maufacturing plants and 20,000+ employees worldwide, there’s a lot that goes into the design and production of Crown packaging. We serve a variety of markets including food, beverage, household, personal care, and more. Since we were founded in 1892, we’ve been on a mission to manufacture best-in-class packaging while championing best-in-class teams. Together, we’re building something that lasts thanks to great products, made by great people.