Quality Technician I

ASR Group; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Tellus Products, LLC is seeking a full-time Quality Technician I on the night shift to lead quality activities, sample and test finished products, and mentor operators. The role reports to the Quality Assurance Supervisor and is vital to maintaining Tellus quality standards on the production floor.

The candidate will generate shift-end quality reports and uphold GMP guidelines. Responsibilities include inspecting products, communicating root causes, and supporting lab tests and documentation.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Preferred 1 year of quality experience.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Must have quality first mentality.

Responsibilities

• Routinely inspect the final product for defects.
• Communicate issues to the supervisor to identify root causes and corrective actions.
• Maintain presence on the production floor and reinforce quality standards.
• Report on quality issues that may require machine down time for cleaning or maintenance.
• Oversee quality control sampling and testing by Quality Technicians.
• Assist Quality Management with document filing and review.
• Provide detailed reports on production machines at shift end.
• Follow all health and safety rules and regulations.
• Perform critical tests in the lab when needed.

Skills

Quality mindset

Root cause analysis

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organized

Flexibility

Learning quickly

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Tellus Products, LLC is a leading global flexible packaging company with comprehensive product offerings. We are guided in our work by four core values that are the basis for our success: Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, and Involvement. We bring brand owners and packaging experts together to generate fresh thinking, accelerate advanced technology and increase speed-to-market, package customization and consumer differentiation. Our expertise is rooted in shared core values grown from the heritage of our small businesses and strategic acquisitions. Collectively, we are stronger and more responsive, with a broader geographic footprint.

OVERVIEW

Our manufacturing company needs a full-time Quality Technician I on night shift. This position will report directly to the Quality Assurance Supervisor and be responsible for all quality activities on their respective shift. This includes, but not limited to, finished product sampling, inspection, and testing, hold product escalation and disposition. He or she will also be pivotal in coaching and correcting Operators and reinforcing quality standards on the production floor. The successful candidate will be expected to communicate to the shift supervisor about machine quality and sanitary conditions, reject root causes and operator performance. This position serves a critical role in the Tellus Products Quality program and will be responsible for quality reports .

RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

• Routinely inspect the final product for defects
• Communicate issues to the supervisor to identify root causes of defects and communicate corrective action to the operator and supervisor.
• Maintain presence on production floor
• Communicate and reinforce quality standards to Operators
• Be able to report on quality issues that require machines to go down for cleaning/maintenance
• Report on rejecting drivers per production machine on each shift
• Oversee the removal and placement of rejects
• Oversee quality control sampling and testing by Quality Technicians
• Respond quickly to issues reported by Quality Technicians
• Assisting Quality Management in document filing and review
• Provide detailed report on each production machine at the end of each shift, Verify all paperwork
• Maintain board in production office
• Utilize good manufacturing practices and ensure work is complete to required standard
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in repetitive tasks
• Wear appropriate personal protective equipment and identifies hazards that may arise
• Follow all health and safety rules and regulations
• Any other tasks required from time to time may be assigned
• Expected to perform critical tests in the lab in the absence of other Quality team members

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:

• Must be 18 years of age
• High school diploma or GED required
• Preferred 1 year of quality experience
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Must have quality first mentality
• Be flexible, reliable and well organized
• Must have root cause investigation & reporting skills
• Have personal integrity and the drive to do what is best
• Ability to learn quickly
• Working knowledge and understanding of Microsoft Office
• Work and disciplinary record will be considered
• Good verbal, reading, writing and basic math skills
• Physically able to work in various positions, including, but not limited to: sitting, walking, climbing, kneeling, lifting, reaching and pulling.
• Must be able to frequently lift 25 to 60 pounds
• This position requires the flexibility to work Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, as needed based on business needs.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, genderidentity, age,nationalorigin, disability, veteranstatusorany other category protected under federal, state, or local law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.