Quality Technician

Altium Healthcare; Sparta (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Altium Packaging is seeking a Quality Technician to audit, test, and measure finished goods to ensure customer standards while following GMP. The role emphasizes safety, statistical monitoring, and ongoing process improvements within a manufacturing environment.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, at least one year of related experience, and ASQ certification is a plus. The shift is 12hr-D, with potential overtime based on business needs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 1 year related experience.
• ASQ certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with safety standards and regulations.
• Apply statistical tools to monitor plant performance and finished goods.
• Complete laboratory testing and collect samples.
• Audit GMP compliance.
• Perform inspections during molding, packaging and loading.
• Report on product and process parameters.
• Overtime may be required due to business needs.

Skills

Safe work practices

Influencing skills

Basic statistics

Metrology calibration

Multi-priority management

Good computer skills

Problem solving

Quality systems

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

1 year related experience

ASQ certification preferred

Job description

Location Address:

600 Vista Drive, Sparta, Tennessee 38583

Work Shift:

12hr-D Shift (United States of America)

JOB SUMMARY:

The Quality Technician will audit, test and measure finished goods to ensure customer standards are met as well as follow our company's Good Manufacturing Practices.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure compliance with corporate and plant safety standards and with applicable laws and regulations issued by regulatory agencies.
• Apply statistical tools and techniques to monitor plant performance and finished goods.
• Complete laboratory testing and collect samples at established intervals.
• Continually seek process improvements and make recommendations to management.
• Audit compliance with GMP policies.
• Performs process inspections during molding, packaging and loading.
• Audit for compliance to control plan requirements including process parameters.
• Perform incoming inspection of raw materials.
• Complete dimensional checks and report on product.
• Perform in-process inspections of manufactured product during molding, packaging and loading.
• Perform cycle counts and/or inventory of finished goods as required.
• Communicate quality issues and out of specifications conditions to appropriate personnel and with shift leaders.
• Other duties as assigned by management.
• Reasonable mandatory overtime may be required due to business needs.

Qualifications:

The requirements listed below are minimum requirements for the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Education and/or Experience: The technician position requires a high school diploma or its equivalent.
• One year of related experience.
• ASQ certification or equivalent preferred.

Competencies:

• Safe work practices
• Influencing skills
• Knowledge of basic statistics
• Metrology skills including calibration
• Able to manage multiple priorities & meet deadlines
• Good computer skills
• Uses logical approach to problem solving in Production & Continuous Improvement
• Understands the role of Quality in a manufacturing organization and a Quality Operating System

Altium Packaging, Our Culture Differentiates Us!

We incorporate our Guiding Principles into all aspects and at all levels of the organization and use them as a framework for decision-making.

We believe our Guiding Principles foster a culture of excellence that benefits both employees and customers.

Our Guiding Principles Act with Integrity & in Compliance Drive Value Creation Be Disciplined Entrepreneurs Focus on the Customer Act with Humility Treat others with Dignity and Respect Seeking Fulfillment in your Work

We Believe in Rewarding our Most Important Resource - Our People! We show our commitment to Total Rewards by providing a competitive, comprehensive benefits package. In addition to medical, dental and vision plans, company holidays and vacation days, tuition reimbursement, learning and training opportunities, bonus potential, and a 401(k) plan with company contributions, Altium Packaging locations offer rewards and recognition programs and opportunities to make a difference in the community.

EEO Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Altium Packaging

We are the National Leader in a Stable, Growing Industry! Altium Packaging is a leading developer and manufacturer of rigid plastic packaging solutions in North America. We serve a diverse customer base in the dairy, household chemicals, food/nutraceuticals, industrial/specialty chemicals, water, pharmaceuticals, and beverage/juice segments. With a network of more than 70 rigid plastic packaging manufacturing facilities, two recycled resins facilities, and 4,000 employees, Altium Packaging has an integrated network that consistently delivers reliable and cost-effective packaging and recycled resin solutions to meet the needs of a wide range of customers. From its state-of-the art Studio PKG™ to the recycling technologies of Envision Plastics to its experienced manufacturing teams across its network, Altium Packaging delivers high performance, cost-effective solutions.