Quality Inspector

Novolex; North Vernon, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Novolex is seeking a Quality Inspector at our North Vernon, IN facility to oversee quality systems and ensure products meet Novolex standards while maintaining cost-effective and safe operations. Reports to the Quality Manager/SQF Practitioner.

The role requires 2+ years in quality with SPC knowledge, basic Microsoft Office skills, and the ability to stand for long shifts in a manufacturing environment. Starting pay is $20.00 per hour, with day shift hours available.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years of experience in quality and safety.
• Knowledge of basic Statistical Process Control (SPC) and related quality tools.
• Experience with manufacturing-based technology preferred.
• Microsoft Word and Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain quality policy to meet standards.
• Promote continuous improvement in quality.
• Maintain documentation and production approvals related to quality.
• Advise supervisors on quality issues and product quality performance.
• Calibrate and maintain lab equipment and procedures to standard.
• Cross-train within the department to ensure coverage.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Excel

Word

Statistical Process Control (SPC)

Job description

Company Overview

Why Choose Us?

Novolex is a leading manufacturer of food, beverage, and specialty packaging that supports multiple industries including foodservice, restaurant delivery and carryout, food processing, grocery and retail, and industrial sectors. Novolex manufacturing and sourcing expertise spans a diverse range of substrates including resin, paper, molded fiber, aluminum and more. We provide customers a broad array of stock and customized solutions with 120 product categories, 250 brands and over 39,000 SKUs.

Our Sustainability Commitment

The Novolex sustainability vision is built upon three pillars: our products, our operations and our people. Each is critically important to our growth and future as a business. These pillars form the foundation of our company-wide commitment to sustainability, helping us achieve our ambitious goals through our wide-ranging initiatives.

Job Description

Quality Inspector| HIRING IMMEDIATELY | North Vernon, IN

Compensation:

• Starting rate of $20.00 an hour (Based on experience)

Available Shifts:

• Day Shift-6:50am-7:00pm

Position Summary:

The Quality Inspector has the overall responsibility and authority for quality and procedures and operations. This position oversees quality systems in order to produce products in the most cost-effective and safe manner while operating within Novolex quality standards. This position reports directly to the Quality Manager / SQF Practitioner.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Overall responsibility for implementing and maintaining the quality policy to ensure quality standards and goals are met for the organization.
• Promotes an environment of continuous improvement of quality.
• Responsible for maintaining documentation and production approvals in the area of quality.
• Advises supervisors and techs on quality issues, product security, and related product quality performance.
• Maintain and calibrate all lab equipment and procedures to standard.
• Acceptable attendance required
• Manages equipment and controls for training and effectiveness.
• Cross-trains within the department to ensure coverage during vacations, illness and leaves of absence.

Requirements:

• High school or GED preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Two (2) or more years experience in the field of quality and safety.
• Knowledge of basic Statistical Process Control (SPC) and related Quality Tools.
• Experience in working with manufacturing-based technology preferred.
• Computer skills in Microsoft Word for Windows and EXCEL.
• General office skills.

Physical Requirements (must be able to meet with or without accommodation):

Requirements include, but are not limited to (all times are approximate):

• Sitting (Rarely)
• Standing (Constantly - 12 hours or more)
• Walking (Constantly - 12 hours or more)
• Lifting (Regularly/Constantly):
  • 0-10 lbs. (8-10 hours)
  • 10-20 lbs. (8-10 hours)
  • 20-49 lbs. (8-10 hours)
• Carrying:
  • 10-20 lbs. (8-10 hours)
  • 20-49 lbs. (8-10 hours)
• Pushing (Often - 8-10 hours or more)
• Pulling, Twisting, Climbing (Often - 8-10 hours or more)
• Balancing (Regularly/Constantly)
• Stooping, Kneeling, Crawling (Often - each 1-3 hours)
• Reaching, Grasping, Repetitive Motions (Regularly/Constantly each 8-10 hours)

Company Benefits

What You'll Get From Us

Benefits

With safety as our top priority and a commitment to employee well-being an important focus, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits that include medical, dental and vision insurance as well as a variety of other well-being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health. Specific benefits and well-being programs may vary depending on where you work.

Community Engagement

At Novolex, giving back to the local communities that support us is important. Our Focused Giving Program prioritizes support for organizations whose missions promote sustainability initiatives or address food and hunger needs. We also encourage facility level support of activities in the communities where our employees live and work.

Training and Development

We offer constant opportunities for advancement. From skills development to advanced education programs, training and development programs and courses are available through MyLearning. Programs include company and industry training curricula, support for formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program (Non-Union), and a Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels of the organization.

Novolex is committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices, including but not limited to selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, and compensation to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, handicap or disability, genetics, citizenship status, service member or veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. Any individual who, because of his or her disability, needs an accommodation in connection with an aspect of the Company's application process should contact [e-mail].

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