Printpack Rigid is seeking a candidate to fill a Quality Technician position in our Newport News, VA Facility on night shift. This position will report to the Quality Manger and his/her key responsibility is to assure that quality criteria is met based on internal and external specifications and quality standards.

Hours 7pm to 7am- 36/48 work schedule

$2.50 an hour shift differential

Ability to train on day shift

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Model Printpack's Core Values (

• Foster an environment focused on safety. Including but not limited to: performing machine safety audits, behavior-based safety observations, identifying near misses and opportunities for improvement, driving associate engagement on shift

• Participate in product and machine qualifications

• Conduct audits for product quality review, process compliance, and food safety

• Perform gauging functions for production in a Quality lab environment

• Proficient using of manual and automated gauges to obtain accurate data in a timely manner

• Ability to analyze and interpret gage data and make proper manufacturing and quality decisions

• Conduct product hold and analyze information for containment functions

• Perform functions regarding the proper use of tags, labels, and work orders to inprocess and completed finished goods

• Manage re-work and disposition of quality hold material

• Assist in investigations and problem solving of product defects

• Maintain and update control charts for internal SPC software

• General understanding of statistical process control

• Create and maintain work instructions, job aids, and other pictorial based illustrations

• Working knowledge of quality control related procedures

• Working knowledge of controlled documents stored on a Sharepoint environment

• Demonstrates a good working knowledge of defects from our products/process. Can discern the difference between minor, major and critical defects from our products/process.

• Analyze information to make a proper containment of product to protect our customers

• A good working understanding of all of Printpack manufacturing processes (extension, thermoforming and printing)

• Calibrate internal test equipment/fixtures

• Fill out certificates of analysis and submit to customers

• Support both Newport News and Williamsburg plants

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• High School Diploma/GED or minimum of 4+ years of relevant experience.

• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.

• Ability to wear all required PPE (hearing protection, safety glasses, hairnet, uniforms, and steel-toed shoes)

• Ability to work weekends (36/48 weekly shift), holidays, and overtime as needed.

• Strong computer skills, experience with MS Office, Sharepoint and email software packages

• Perform basic excel functions

• Effectively work alone with little to no supervision and the ability to work well in a team

• Drive excellence and shows initiative as well cross functional awareness

• Strong Communication skills, both orally and written

• Good understanding of urgency and a strong ability to face conflict and effectively confront defective products and harmful practices on production floor

• Strong attention to detail, detail oriented, and ability to solve problems

Preferred:

• General knowledge and work experience in Extrusion and/or Forming departments

• 5 Years of job-related experience

• Ability to work well under pressure

• Possesses the ability to prioritize

• Experience working in a ISO FSSC 2000 Company, ISO 9001 or other quality management system

• Experience auditing in a manufacturing environment

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position has no direct supervisory duties.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Ability to lift 50 lbs.

• Ability to stand or walk for extended periods of time.

• Ability to perform the following: bending, lifting, repetitive motions, walking, and squatting.

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