Quality Technician - Piney Flats - 2nd Shift

The Robinette Company; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The Robinette Company in Piney Flats is seeking a Quality Technician on 2nd shift to inspect bags and ensure adherence to customer specifications. You will review spec sheets, document returns, and conduct routine quality tests to prevent defects.

This role requires attention to detail, the ability to stand for long periods, lift up to 50 lbs, and effective communication to train others and support SQF certification.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of bag making and quality requirements.
• Strong communication skills for training others.
• Knowledge and application of SPC/Standard Deviation is a plus.
• Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) is a plus.
• Proactive attitude and willingness to learn and grow.
• Detail oriented and able to stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Inspect bags coming off bag machines for defects and verify adherence to specs.
• Review Spec Sheets to confirm customer requirements.
• Document customer returns and disposition outcomes.
• Complete receiving inspections and perform required quality tests.
• Collaborate with plant personnel to prevent defects from recurring.
• Support SQF Certification efforts and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Quality inspection

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Train others

SPC

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Quality Technician - Piney Flats - 2nd Shift

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Inspect bags coming off bag machines for defects such as loose/torn edges or wrinkles, missing or misapplied adhesive, misprinted bags, color variations and inaccurate registration or ink smears
• Reviews Spec Sheets to determine if the bags are meeting the customer specifications
• Ensures proper documentation on all customer returns through final disposition
• Completes receiving inspection
• Conducts Quality Tests as required
• Works with plant personnel to prevent rejects from reoccurring
• Complete miscellaneous projects as assigned by supervisor and/or manager
• Continuous learning and willingness to seek personal growth
• Demonstrates attention to detail
• Supports SQF Certification
• Other duties as assigned

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

• Knowledge of bag making; quality products, customer requirements, etc.
• Possess strong communication skills with the ability to train others
• Knowledge and application of SPC/Standard Deviation is a plus
• Microsoft Office is a plus (Excel, Word and Outlook)
• Possess a positive can do attitude, demonstrating a proactive instead of reactive approach
• Possess a willingness to learn and seek personal growth
• Detail oriented
• Ability to stoop, bend and twist repetitively
• Ability to lift up to and including 50 lbs
• Ability to stand on feet 8 - 12 hours per day

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Ability to stoop, bend, and twist repetitively.
• Ability to stand on feet 8 - 12 hours per day.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to talk, listen and speak clearly on telephone.