Quality Technician

Plastipak; Havre de Grace (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Plastipak is seeking a Quality Technician to ensure customer specifications and company quality standards are met across plastic container production. You will join a collaborative team focused on delivering the best quality packaging in the industry.

You will perform in-process and finished-goods inspections, use precision measurement tools, and engage with colleagues to uphold conformance. The role offers a 12-hour rotating schedule, internal advancement, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least 1 year of quality experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Familiarity with quality control methods and approaches.
• Ability to walk/stand on the production floor throughout the shift.

Responsibilities

• Conduct quality inspections of in-process product and finished plastic containers on the lab, production floor and in the warehouse to evaluate quality.
• Use measuring instruments to verify dimensions and performance against customer specifications.
• Regularly engage with associates about product conformance.
• Grow knowledge and skills through a wide range of training and on-the-job experiences.

Skills

Quality control

Lab testing

Measurement

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

As a Quality Technician, you ensure customer specifications & our company high standards of quality are met throughout our plastic container production operations. You'll join our team of collaborative associates focused on producing the best quality packaging in the industry.

We Offer

• Predictable Schedules: 12-hour shifts & a rotating 2-week standard schedule of 3 days, then 4 days is 15 working days a month as a full-time associate!
• Advancement: We prioritize promotion from within!
• Stability: We've been in the community for many years & offer job stability through market uncertainty

You Will

• Conduct quality inspections of in-process product & finished plastic containers in the lab, on the production floor & in the warehouse to evaluate product quality
• Use measuring instruments to measure dimensions & performance criteria's adherence to customer specifications
• Regularly engage with Associates about product conformance
• Grow your knowledge & skills through a wide-variety of training & on-the-job experiences

You Have

• Ability to work 6:45 pm - 7:15 am on a cycle of 3 days on, 2 days off, 2 days on, 3 days off, repeat. This equates to 2 weekends per month off with a 3-day weekend
• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent
• Minimum of one year of Quality experience in a manufacturing environment
• Working knowledge of quality control methods & approaches
• Superior attention to detail
• Ability to walk & stand on production floor throughout work shift with or without a reasonable accommodation

You'll Earn

• $20
• Night shift includes a shift differential of $1

As a Plastipak Associate, you receive a benefits package offering the following:

• Wellness Programs
• Health Insurance Coverage, including Medical, Dental & Vision
• EAP, Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Disability Insurance: Short-Term & Long-Term
• Accidental Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• 401(k) Plan, with Company Matching Contribution & Profit Sharing feature
• Paid Time Off - 80 hours within 1st year & subsequent increases
• Paid Company Holidays
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Caregiving via Care.com
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Sons and Daughters Scholarship Program
• Travel Assistance
• Employee Discount Programs
• Some benefits are subject to eligibility requirements

Plastipak is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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