Quality Inspector

Amcor; Nicholasville (KY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

Paid time off

Company holidays

Wellbeing programs

HSA/FSA options

Life insurance & disability

Parental leave

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Discretionary bonus program

Job summary

Amcor in Kentucky is seeking an Inspector to perform inspections and testing to ensure product quality. You will identify quality issues, place affected items on hold, and communicate findings to the QA team.

The role includes data entry into SPC software, trend analysis, and adherence to GMP and safety guidelines. Responsibilities cover inspection, testing, documentation, and collaboration with production to meet safety, quality, and cost targets.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; some post-secondary education preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to read and interpret reports.
• Strong mathematical ability; able to perform calculations and determine spec limits.
• Capable of learning and using MS Office, RealSPC, SAP and other software.
• Flexible for 12-hour shifts, weekends and schedule changes.
• Must be able to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and test 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 QA personnel.
• Enter data into SPC software and analyze trends.
• Elevate issues to QA Manager and Shift Supervisor as needed.
• Maintain clean, organized work area and follow GMP safety rules.

Skills

Strong communication

Report interpretation

Mathematical ability

MS Office

RealSPC

SAP

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

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.

• 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.

Job Description

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. 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 team
• Our customers grow and prosper from Amcor’s quality, service, and innovation
• Our investors benefit from Amcor’s consistent growth and superior returns
• The 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.

To learn more about playing for Team Amcor, visit www.amcor.com I LinkedIn I Glassdoor I Facebook I YouTube

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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&DD, 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)