Technician, QC/ Night Shift

PLZ Corp.; Pacific (MO); On-site; USD 33,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Voluntary Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Hospital/Accident Insurance

401k with company match

Paid Time Off

Bonus incentive programs

Job summary

PLZ Corp. seeks a night shift production technician to operate packaging lines, monitor quality, and document data. You will follow work orders and changeover procedures to ensure safe, compliant production.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, reliability, and teamwork. Education: High School/GED or better; benefits include life insurance, 401k with match, PTO, and bonus programs.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Detail-oriented with strong accuracy.
• Self-starter with ability to work independently.
• Able to follow instructions and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Read and follow production orders and changeover notes.
• Monitor line performance and product quality.
• Enter data in SPC and SAP systems as required.
• Support line cleanliness and safety compliance.
• Assist with line changeovers and problem escalation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reliability

Teamwork

Self-motivated

Education

High School/GED or better

Job description

PLZ is committed to product stewardship and innovation, strong ethical standards, sustainable operations and most importantly, the development of our people. Whether at our manufacturing facilities or corporate headquarters, PLZ prioritizes health and safety, and offers you the support you need to create the career you want, through engagement, equity and inclusion, and opportunity.
From household cleaning solutions to personal care products, and food to automotive lubricants, PLZ produces more than 2,500 different aerosol and liquid products in our facilities across the continent. We know that being the partner of choice for our clients starts with being the partner of choice for our employees. Learn more at www.plzcorp.com/careers or visit https://youtu.be/XYNIFpLQIJY

Shift: Monday through Thursday from 5:00pm-3:30am

Position Specific Responsibilities

• Read the entire work order and follow all instructions needed for product being run.
• Read and decipher codes for production, based upon instructions in the Page 2 notes
• Ensure line clearance and first check completed during change-over.
• Check that everything on the Changeover/Startup paperwork is completed correctly.
• Complete all required line checks, according to specified time guidelines (typically hourly)
• Monitor can weights, fill weights, crimps, components, spray testing, pressure testing, can code, carton code and overall quality and performance of the finished product.
• Enter & verify data in the Finished Good (SPC) database as needed or required
• Ensure that all product is within the quality and food safety specification
• While inspecting finished goods, check can code, carton code, pallet pattern and any component on work order that is inserted on or into the carton. Also check pallet tag and list any defects. Any pallet that has been rejected needs to be entered into the computer with an explanation of the reject.
• Perform SAP transactions as required. These transactions include: LS24, MIGO, and MMBE.
• Turn in the completed work order packet, customer samples and retains.
• Partner with operations teams and leads to eliminate defects through root cause process online.
• Understand and use escalation process for issues.
• As needed, put product on hold, make hold forms, contain hold product, assure hold forms are on the product, and issue nonconformance email.
• Complete calibration of gauges and check weighers as needed or required.
• Perform weekly MSA checks.
• Follow and help enforce all GMP’s and report any food safety or quality to the Quality Manager.
• Any extra time after QC duties have been completed should be used to help out on the line.

PLZ Corp offers a robust suite of benefits including:

• We promote from within/opportunity for advancement.
• Company paid Life and Short-Term disability.
• Voluntary benefits including additional life, disability, and hospital/accident insurance.
• 401k & company provided match.
• Paid Time Off
• Bonus incentive programs (Note, bonuses are subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.)

Benefits start first of the month following 30 days.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or other protected status. EEOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Qualifications

Behaviors

Preferred

Dedicated:

Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Detail Oriented:

Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Motivations

Preferred

Self-Starter:

Inspired to perform without outside help

Education

Preferred

High School/GED or better.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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