Quality Technician

Griff Paper and Film

Northern (KY)

Hybrid

USD 42,000 - 56,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional growth

Collaborative team environment

Exposure to quality systems & lab work

Job summary

The Griff Network is seeking a dedicated Quality Technician to perform inspections, testing, and documentation for silicone-coated papers, films, release liners, and related materials. You will verify compliance with specifications and ISO 9001:2015 procedures, ensuring product quality prior to shipment.

This role requires strong attention to detail, process adherence, and collaboration with production, quality, and operations teams on the production floor.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree or technical cert preferred.
1–3 years in quality control, QA, lab testing, or related manufacturing role preferred.
Familiarity with ISO 9001 requirements and quality systems is preferred.
Experience with coating, liner products, or flexible packaging is a plus.
Strong attention to detail, documentation, and communication skills required.

Responsibilities

Perform incoming, in-process, and final quality inspections of raw materials, papers, films, and finished goods.
Conduct lab and production-floor testing including peel, adhesion, coat weight, caliper, and burst tests.
Review certificates of analysis, production records, and test results for accuracy before release.
Record results in quality systems and ensure full traceability of products.
Identify non-conforming materials and communicate quality concerns to teams.
Support quality investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.

Skills

Quality control

Laboratory testing

Inspection

Documentation

ISO 9001

ERP systems

Data entry

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree / technical certification

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Coat weight tools

Peel testers

Gauges

Lab equipment

Job description

The Griff Network is a leading manufacturer of high-quality paper and film products serving customers across a variety of industries. With a strong focus on innovation, sustainability, and operational excellence, we take pride in producing materials that help power packaging, printing, and converting solutions across the globe.

As we continue to grow, we’re looking for dependable, motivated individuals to join our team in general production and warehouse roles. Whether you’re experienced in manufacturing or just eager to start a hands-on career, this is your opportunity to become part of a dynamic production environment with room for advancement.

Position Summary

The Quality Technician is responsible for performing inspections, laboratory testing, documentation,
and product verification activities for the GCR division.

This position supports the quality and consistency of silicone-coated papers, films, release liners, adhesive-coated substrates, raw materials, in-process products, and finished goods. The Quality Technician will verify that materials meet internal quality standards, customer specifications, testing requirements, and ISO 9001:2015 procedures before products are approved for shipment or further processing.

The Quality Technician will maintain accurate testing records, review Certificates of Analysis, identify non-conforming materials, support calibration and laboratory equipment requirements, and communicate quality concerns to production and quality leadership. This role requires regular visibility
on the production floor and close collaboration with operators, supervisors, operations, customer service, and other quality team members.

Key Responsibilities

Perform incoming, in-process, and final quality inspections of raw materials, silicone-coated
papers and films, release liner products, adhesive-coated substrates, packaging materials, and
finished goods to verify compliance with established specifications.
Conduct laboratory and production-floor testing that may include release testing, peel testing,
adhesion testing, coat weight measurement, caliper measurement, burst testing, dimensional
verification, visual inspection, and other product-specific quality tests.
Review production records, test results, product specifications, and Certificates of Analysis for
accuracy and completeness before releasing finished products for shipment or additional
processing.
Inspect incoming raw materials and outgoing shipments to verify material identification,
quantity, labeling, packaging, condition, customer requirements, and supporting quality
documentation.
Accurately record inspection and test results within laboratory records, quality forms,
production documentation, ERP systems, and quality management systems while maintaining
complete product traceability.
Identify, document, segregate, and communicate non-conforming materials or products,
including coating defects, contamination, release performance concerns, dimensional issues,
surface defects, roll defects, packaging problems, and specification variances.
Support quality investigations, customer complaints, production trials, root cause analysis,
corrective actions, preventive actions, and process improvement activities by providing
accurate testing data, samples, documentation, and observations.
Maintain laboratory equipment, measuring devices, testing instruments, reference materials,
and calibration records to ensure equipment remains accurate, properly maintained, and
available for daily quality activities.
Support ISO 9001:2015 requirements, internal audits, customer audits, document control,
inspection procedures, work instructions, quality forms, retention samples, testing standards,
and overall audit readiness.
Partner with production operators, supervisors, operations leadership, and quality team
members to address real-time quality concerns, reinforce inspection requirements, support
employee quality training, and prevent non-conforming products from advancing through
production.

Qualifications

One to three years of experience in quality control, quality assurance, laboratory testing, production inspection, or a related technical role within a manufacturing environment is preferred.
Experience in silicone coating, release liner manufacturing, paper, film, foil, adhesives, flexible packaging, web handling, converting, laminating, extrusion, or roll goods manufacturing
strongly preferred.
High school diploma or equivalent required. An associate degree, technical certification,
laboratory training, quality certification, or related manufacturing education is preferred.
Familiarity with testing methods for paper, film, silicone-coated materials, release liners, adhesives, coated substrates, or other flexible materials is preferred.
Working knowledge of ISO 9001 requirements, quality management systems, inspection
procedures, non-conformance processes, document control, calibration, and product
traceability preferred.
Ability to use laboratory and inspection equipment such as calipers, micrometers, scales, coat weight tools, peel testers, release testing equipment, gauges, and other measuring instruments.
Ability to read and interpret customer specifications, product standards, work orders,
Certificates of Analysis, test methods, inspection instructions, production records, and quality documentation.
Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office and the ability to enter,
retrieve, review, and maintain accurate information within ERP, laboratory, production, and
quality systems.
Strong attention to detail, organization, analytical thinking, written communication, and verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly report quality concerns and testing results.Strong attention to detail, organization, analytical thinking, written communication, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly report quality concerns and testing results.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively, manage multiple testing priorities, maintain confidentiality and accuracy, respond calmly to production concerns, and work regularly within laboratory, manufacturing, production, and warehouse environments.Ability to work independently and collaboratively, manage multiple testing priorities, maintain confidentiality and accuracy, respond calmly to production concerns, and work regularly within laboratory, manufacturing, production, and warehouse environments.

What We Offer

Competitive salary and benefits package
Opportunity for professional growth and advancement
Supportive and collaborative team environment
Exposure to quality systems, laboratory testing, release liner coating, manufacturing processes, and continuous improvement initiatives

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, communicate, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, laboratory equipment, inspection tools, measuring devices, and other quality-related equipment.

This position requires regular time in laboratory, manufacturing, production, and warehouse environments to collect samples, observe production processes, inspect materials, conduct testing, and support quality investigations.

The employee may stand or walk for extended periods and may occasionally bend, reach, crouch, climb stairs, and access production or warehouse areas. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move product samples, rolls, materials, laboratory equipment, inspection tools, or quality-related items weighing up to 50 pounds.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The Griff Network is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status.