Quality Technician - Manufacturing - 3rd shift

ProAmpac; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Job summary

ProAmpac in Lenexa, KS is seeking a Quality Technician for the manufacturing floor on the 3rd shift. You will perform testing, inspections, and documentation to ensure products meet customer specs, food safety requirements, and internal quality standards in a fast-paced packaging environment.

You will partner with production to address quality issues, perform COF/tensile/bond/tear tests, prepare COA/COC, and maintain quality records.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Previous quality experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Strong ability to read measurements and perform basic math.

Responsibilities

• Perform testing and inspections to verify product quality.
• Prepare Certificates of Analysis (COA) and Certificates of Conformance (COC).
• Maintain complete and accurate quality records for testing.
• Support manufacturing by answering quality questions and issues.

Skills

Attention to detail

Measurement reading

Math calculations

MS Office

Team oriented

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Quality Technician - Manufacturing - 3rd shift

Job Category : Quality

Requisition Number : QUALI005171

• Posted : August 4, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

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Description

Quality Technician - Manufacturing

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a detail‑oriented and dependable Quality Technician to support 3rd‑shift production at our Lenexa plant. As a key member of our Quality team, you will perform essential testing, inspections, and documentation to ensure products meet customer specifications, food safety requirements, and internal quality standards. This role plays a critical part in maintaining compliance with SQF, GMPs, and customer expectations in a fast‑paced flexible packaging manufacturing environment.

When Your Actions Lead to Success

• Partner closely with production teams to identify and address quality issues
• Make informed decisions regarding product quarantine based on customer requirements, production capabilities, and defect severity
• Inspect customer complaints and returns to determine appropriate disposition
• Perform laboratory testing such as COF, tensile, bond strength, and tear testing
• Prepare data reports, charts, and graphs for internal and external customers
• Maintain complete and accurate quality records for all testing performed
• Prepare Certificates of Analysis (COA) and Certificates of Conformance (COC)
• Trend and evaluate testing results to recommend improvements and report out‑of‑spec conditions
• Support machine operators with quality questions, raw material issues, and testing needs

What you have to offer

• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to perform mathematical equations and conversions
• Ability to read and interpret measurements using a tape measure
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills; strong team orientation
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) and basic office equipment
• Analytical thinker with the ability to learn new procedures and adapt to changing priorities
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Previous quality experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, dynamic setting
• Exposure to inks and solvents, which may create strong odors in the plant
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, and stooping
• Overtime may be required based on production needs
• Must follow written Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and all applicable SQF programs
• Performs cleaning and inspection duties to maintain food safety compliance

What we have to offer

• Opportunity to support critical quality and food‑safety functions
• Group insurance (health, dental, life, disability, and travel)
• Immediately vested 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off
• Collaborative environment where your contributions make a direct impact
• Employee perks including supplier and service discounts

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