Quality Control Technician (Full Time)

Crown Holdings; Kankakee (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Quality Control Technician, where you will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality of aluminum beverage cans. This position involves working closely with management to conduct inspections, testing, and maintaining documentation. You will be part of a dynamic team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, contributing to the production of innovative packaging solutions. If you are passionate about quality and have a keen eye for detail, this role offers you the chance to make a significant impact while working with a leader in the packaging industry.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years experience in inspecting, testing, and packaging.
• Knowledge of OSHA training in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure quality through inspections and testing of products.
• Communicate changes and quality issues to management and coworkers.
• Assist and train new technicians as needed.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Effective leadership skills

Excellent time management

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Ability to work independently

Ability to work in a team

Education

High School Education/GED

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Access

AS400

QAS

NWA

Job description

Quality Control Technician (Full Time) - (8683)

Job Title: Quality Control Technician (Full Time)

Plant/Location: Kankakee, IL 60915 US (Primary)

Job Type: Hourly

Category: Quality

Entry Level

Education: No high school diploma

About Crown:

CROWN Cork & Seal USA, Inc. is a global leader in the design, manufacture, and sale of packaging products for consumer goods. We are passionate about helping our customers build their brands and connect with consumers around the world by delivering innovative packaging that offers significant value. With operations in 39 countries employing approximately 23,000 people and net sales of approximately $12 billion, we are uniquely positioned to bring best practices in quality and manufacturing to our customers.

Division Overview:

Crown’s Beverage Division manufactures a variety of packaging solutions for soft drinks, craft beers, coffees, and teas. Here is your chance to join the Crown Beverage Division.

Location: 1035 E. North St., Bradley, IL.

The Quality Control Technician works closely with Supervision to ensure optimum levels in Quality Inspections, Testing, Package identification, and Final packaging.

Duties And Responsibilities:

• Report directly to the Quality Assurance Manager and Production Supervisor.
• Understand and follow verbal instructions to completion of assigned tasks.
• Ensure a quality product is produced through inspections and testing.
• Responsible for the quality of all operations for the production of aluminum beverage cans.
• Identify quality problems and disposition.
• Communicate pertinent information between management, co-workers, and shifts on changes to equipment or production problems.
• Assist and train new Technicians as needed.
• Follow JHA’s, SOP’s, Rules, and maintain gauging equipment.
• Perform accurate and continuous quality checks and record keeping.
• Complete necessary documentation such as monthly SAFE cards and hazard reporting.
• Perform other job-related duties as required.

Job Requirements:

• High School Education/GED.
• 2-3 years experience in inspecting, testing, packaging, and high-speed manufacturing environment.
• Must be available to work various shifts, including nights and weekends.

Preferred Requirements:

• Knowledge of OSHA training in a manufacturing environment.
• Beverage Packaging Quality industry experience.
• Knowledge of AS400, QAS, and NWA.
• 6S Training.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently or with a team.
• Effective leadership skills.
• Excellent time management and multi-tasking skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft programs (Excel, Word, Access, etc.).

Physical Requirements:

• Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands, and may be required to balance, stoop, kneel, or crawl.
• May lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Working Conditions:

• Works in a manufacturing, office, packaging, and warehouse environment.
• Exposed to light lifting and warehouse forklift traffic.
• Production noise level is frequently loud.

*Crown is an equal opportunity employer. Crown does not discriminate against any candidate or employee on the basis of race, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.