Quality Inspector

Amcor LLC; Nicholasville (KY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Paid time off

Company holidays

Wellbeing programs

HSA/FSA

Life insurance

Parental leave

401k match

Tuition reimbursement

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

Amcor LLC is seeking a Quality Assurance/Quality Control Inspector to perform inspections and testing to ensure quality standards are met. You will identify actual or potential quality issues, place suspect products on hold, and report findings to QA staff.

Responsibilities include data entry into SPC software, trend analysis, defect management, and effective communication with internal teams. Flexibility for 12-hour shifts, including weekends, is required.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent; some post-secondary education preferred.
• Interpersonal skills: Strong written and verbal communication.
• Technical skills: Ability to perform calculations and use MS Office, RealSPC, SAP.
• Other requirements: Interpret instructions, use independent judgment under production pressure.
• Flexibility: 12-hour shifts, weekends, schedule adjustments.
• Physical requirements: Stand/walk up to 11 hours, lift up to 50 lbs, push/pull 900 lbs.
• Licenses: Valid forklift license.

Responsibilities

• Safety and Quality Goals: Meet targets in safety, quality, production, performance, and cost.
• Safety Compliance: Follow safety rules and PPE, identify safety concerns.
• Training: Complete CBTs and BSOs by deadlines.
• GMP: Adhere to GMP and AIB guidelines.
• Inspection and Testing: Collect samples for evaluation and data recording.
• Data Entry & Analysis: Enter data into SPC software and analyze trends.
• Defect Management: Place non-conforming products on hold and escalate issues to QA Manager.
• Communication: Communicate findings to internal teams and stakeholders.
• Product Knowledge: Understand finished product specs, packaging requirements, and quality expectations.
• Material Testing: Mix and test bottle lubricants for proper results.
• Housekeeping: Maintain clean, organized work area.

Skills

Math/calculations

MS Office

RealSPC

SAP

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

RealSPC

SAP

Job description

Position Overview

Perform inspections and testing of products to ensure quality standards are met. Identify and report actual or potential quality issues and trends. Place suspect products on hold and communicate findings to necessary personnel.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties

• Safety and Quality Goals: Meet targets in safety, quality, production, performance, and cost.
• Safety Compliance: Follow all safety rules, use required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and identify/correct safety concerns.
• Training: Complete computer-based training (CBTs) and behavioral safety observations (BSOs) by deadlines.
• Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP): Adhere to GMP policies and understand AIB guidelines as required.
• Inspection and Testing: Collect product samples for evaluation, testing, and data recording.
• Data Entry & Analysis: Accurately enter data into SPC software, analyze trends, and identify potential quality issues.
• Defect Management: Place non-conforming products on hold (HFI) and elevate issues to QA Manager and Shift Supervisor.
• Communication: Effectively communicate findings to internal teams and stakeholders.
• Product Knowledge: Understand finished product specifications, packaging requirements, and quality expectations.
• Material Testing: Mix and test bottle lubricants to ensure proper application and results.
• Housekeeping: Maintain a clean and organized work area to comply with quality and safety standards.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education and Experience: High school diploma or equivalent required; some post-secondary education preferred. Prior quality assurance experience preferred.
• Interpersonal Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to read and interpret reports, emails, and memos.
• Technical Skills: Strong mathematical ability; ability to perform calculations such as averages, sums, and spec limits. Capable of learning and using MS Office, RealSPC, SAP, and other company software.
• Other Requirements: Ability to interpret instructions, use independent judgment, and make decisions under production pressure.
• Flexibility: Must be flexible for 12‑hour shifts, weekends, and schedule adjustments.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to stand/walk for up to 11 hours per shift, lift/carry up to 50 lbs., and push/pull up to 900 lbs. occasionally using a hydraulic hand jack. Must frequently squat, bend, kneel, and reach.
• Licenses: Must possess or be willing to obtain a valid forklift license.

Our Expectations

We expect our people to be guided by The Amcor Way and demonstrate our Values every day to enable the business to win.

We are winning when:Our people are engaged and developing as part of a high-performing Amcor teamOur customers grow and prosper from Amcor’s quality, service, and innovationOur investors benefit from Amcor’s consistent growth and superior returnsThe environment is better off because of Amcor’s leadership and products

Accelerate the possible by joining a winning Amcor team that’s transforming the packaging industry and improving lives around the world.

At Amcor, we unpack possibility through our innovative and responsible packaging to provide solutions that benefit our customers, our people and our planet. More than 10,000 consumers worldwide encounter our products every second and rely on us for safe access to food, medicine and other goods. We value their trust by making safety our guiding principle. It’s our core value and integral to how we do business. Beyond this core principle, our shared values and behaviors unite us as we work together to elevate customers, shape lives and protect the future. We champion our customers and help them succeed. We play to win – adapting quickly in an everchanging world – and make smart choices to safeguard our business, our communities and the people we serve for generations to come.

And we invest in our world‑class team, empowering our colleagues to unpack their potential, because we believe when our people grow, so does our business.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Amcor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision plans
• Paid time off, starting at 40 hours per year for full‑time hourly employees, may vary by location
• Company‑paid holidays starting at 8 days per year and may vary by location
• Wellbeing programs & Employee Assistance Program
• Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
• Life insurance, AD&D, short‑term & long‑term disability, and voluntary benefits
• Paid Parental Leave
• Retirement Savings Plan with company match
• Tuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)
• Discretionary bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)

About Amcor

Amcor is the global leader in developing and producing responsible consumer packaging and dispensing solutions across a variety of materials for nutrition, health, beauty and wellness categories. Our global product innovation and sustainability expertise enables us to solve packaging challenges around the world every day, producing a range of flexible packaging, rigid packaging, cartons and closures that are more sustainable, functional and appealing for our customers and their consumers. We are guided by our purpose of elevating customers, shaping lives and protecting the future. Supported by a commitment to safety, over 75,000 people generate $23 billion in annualized sales from operations that span over 400 locations in more than 40 countries.

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