Quality Control Technician - 3rd shift

Pretium Packaging; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 19,286 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

Pretium Packaging is seeking a detail‑oriented QA Inspector/Packer to perform in‑process inspection and testing of bottles. You will audit visual quality, assist Inspector Packers, and report non-conformances to supervision.

Strong basic English communication is required, and you will participate in calibration and PPE protocols. The role covers sampling, testing, document control, and maintaining a clean, safe plant area.

Qualifications

• Must be able to audit and assist Inspector Packers with the visual inspection of bottles.
• Must report quality problems and non-conformances to supervisor immediately.
• Must communicate using basic English (speak, read, write).

Responsibilities

• Approve in-process production by confirming specifications and communicating adjustments to operator and supervisor.
• Collect representative samples from each production line and test to ensure product specifications.
• Contain nonconforming raw and finished product per SOP/Work Procedure Manual.
• Perform and approve first articles after changeovers and line start-ups per SOP/Work Procedure Manual.
• Approve finished products by confirming specifications; conduct visual and measurement tests.
• Set up and operate equipment to perform quality checks on samples.
• Document all tests and quality evaluations; follow SOPs and procedures.
• Maintain a safe, clean production environment and alert others to concerns.
• Ensure testing equipment is calibrated daily and logged on the check sheet.
• Train to support Inspector Packer role and provide break coverage.
• Wear PPE properly and keep workstation clean; may perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Basic English

Tools

Magna Mike

Scales

Job description

Responsible for the in-process inspection and testing of bottles. Must be able to audit and assist Inspector Packers with the visual inspection of bottles, the overall cleanliness and organization of the plant and report any quality problems and non-conformances to the Production and/or Quality Supervisor immediately. Must be able to communicate (speak, read and write) using basic English.

Responsibilities

• Approves in-process production by confirming specifications; conducting visual and measurement tests; communicating required adjustments/actions to operator and supervisor.
• Collect representative samples from each production line and perform the required test and/or evaluations to assure that the product meets product specifications.
• Contain nonconformance raw and finished product as stated in SOP/Work Procedure Manual.
• Perform and approve first articles after change overs and line start-ups as stated in SOP/Work Procedure Manual.
• Approves finished products by confirming specifications; conducting visual and measurement tests.
• Set up and operate various pieces of equipment and instruments in order to perform quality checks/tests on selected samples from production.
• Document all test and/or quality evaluations and abide by the various operational procedures as spelled out in the SOP/Work Procedure Manual.
• Maintains safe, secure, and healthy production environment by adhering to organization standards and policies, and to legal regulations; alerting others regarding potential concerns.
• Ensure that all testing equipment (Magna Mike, scales, etc.) are calibrated on a daily basis; calibration to be completed via us of a calibration gauge, weight or other equipment as needed and recorded on the required check sheet.
• Train on the responsibilities of the Inspector Packer role and be able to replace/backup and provide break coverage as needed.
• Responsible for conducting him/herself in a safe manner and adhering to all required safety protocols and policies.
• Required to wear PPE properly in accordance with company standards.
• Keep the area around your workstation clean and free from dirt and debris; this may include cleaning assigned areas of the building or pieces of equipment as instructed by your Supervisor.
• Follow Plant specified job specifications and task list.
• Must be able to work assigned shifts, including working overtime and attending after hour meetings as needed.
• May be required to perform other duties as requested, directed or assigned.

“Responsible for food safety, food quality and site safety.”

Revised 01/30/2026

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