Quality Technician — Packaging & Process Excellence

Elopak; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Global packaging company

Comprehensive training

Benefits program

Job summary

Elopak is seeking a Quality Technician in Little Rock, AR to protect product integrity and drive process improvements. The role involves cross-shift communication, material and process inspections, laboratory tests, and handling non-conformities to ensure compliance with HACCP, SQF, and ISO standards.

You will support customers with samples and tests, participate in audits, and contribute to a safe, well-trained, and inclusive work environment at a modern plant.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with the quality inspector of the previous/next shift and discuss operational priorities and problems that arose during the shift
• Communicate with the quality manager regarding the general quality of the products (complaints, non-conformities)
• Carry out an inspection tour of the department assigned to us in order to ensure the conformity of the products
• Verify with the help of the press/sealer inspection report that the order specifications are met (raw materials, plates, ink, silicone)
• Use Cutting Records to Verify Product Size
• Advise operators regarding the quality and compliance of current products
• Complete non-compliance (quarantine) reports
• Decide when necessary to quarantine certain non-compliant products
• Approve all the specifications of the orders (color) for new orders (red shirts) and initialize AQ4
• Authorizing and Initializing Production Departure During a Change of Size
• Check cartons with the cutting register when jamming machines
• Perform laboratory tests (cut register, friction, ink, paper construction, penetration, microbiology, etc.)
• Pick up samples to send to customers, do tests, or for customer service
• Take the PCI test monthly
• Perform the UPC channel test for new orders
• Perform Positive Reminders
• Analyze process problems and participate in the search for solutions
• Promote ISO, FDA, HACCP and SQF requirements in daily operations at all times
• Work in accordance with HACCP and SQF requirements
• Perform all other related tasks
• What we offer: A career with a global packaging company in the food industry where Sustainability and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements.
• A dynamic work environment with room to influence your work and make a difference.
• A safe work environment in a newly built plant fully air conditioned.
• Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities.
• An attractive compensation package reflecting skills and competencies.
• Benefits program

Job description

Elopak is seeking a Quality Technician in Little Rock, AR to protect product integrity and drive process improvements. The role involves cross-shift communication, material and process inspections, laboratory tests, and handling non-conformities to ensure compliance with HACCP, SQF, and ISO standards.

You will support customers with samples and tests, participate in audits, and contribute to a safe, well-trained, and inclusive work environment at a modern plant.