Quality Technician Position Available In Lee, Mississippi

DescriptionOurQuality Technician is a key part of the organization, supporting teams across all business functions to ensure excellence and consistency. This role supports the development and implementation of systems, procedures, methods, and forms that reflect the organization’s quality management program. They operate as an internal resource and a technical quality expert. This role assists the quality manager to ensure overall product quality, reviews and resolves quality related complaints and occurrences, and works closely with all business leaders to ensure that solutions are implemented and maintained.

This position reports to the Quality Manager and is located at our manufacturing plant in Baldwyn, MS.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESSupport and help contribute to the Quality Team goals, objectives, and initiativesResponsible for supporting process improvement initiatives and driving qualityProactively monitors and measures product output for daily quality metricsDevelops systematic approaches to product quality review, complaint/quality failure related review and revision, root cause analysis, and overall quality assuranceEstablishes along with regularly reviewing or revising quality specifications and standardsManage vendor relationships that provide quality supplies to the businessDocument approval, processing, and storage in accordance with ISO 9001Support internal processes to ensure Liberty Plastics’ successful certification or recertification of all customer- or regulatory-required designations to include ISO 9001, and AIBConduct quality training for applicable plant personnel to ensure an understanding of quality objectives, programs, plans and techniquesAudit and determine if prescribed processes are being followed, ensuring that employees and processes comply to quality standards set forth by ISO requirements.

Quality Control testing – collecting samples, performing tests, reviewing and comparing to specifications, documenting results, and communicating statusTracking and monitoring of measuring/testing equipmentOccasional travel to other sites or customers, along with occasional on-site presence during non-traditional business hoursOther duties, as assigned

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND

SKILLSHigh School diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution or 5+ years manufacturing or comparable experience in place of educationHas a proven track record for document management, communication, and collaborationAbility to multitask and proactively accomplish goals and tasks with minimal directionPrevious experience working within an electronic quality management system, and ability to read a tape measure and some statistical understandingStrong organizational and planning skillsHigh level of accuracy and attention to detail

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLSA

bachelor’s degree is preferred (i.e. Business/Operations Management, Engineering or related field)ISO training and/or auditor certificationExperience in the corrugated industry or similar high-volume manufacturingQuality experience in an ISO 9001 or 13485-compliant manufacturing organization a plusExperience managing customer interactions, gathering and relaying technical information a plusEffective business/technical written and verbal communication skillsRelationship management experience

COMPENSATION

& BENEFITSThe starting pay rate for this position is $20.97 – $26.21 hour. The compensation posted is the anticipated pay for the position at the time of the posting. We may pay the above or below posted amount based on several factors, including, but not limited to education and/or certifications, skills, experience, or work location. Some positions may qualify for additional compensation in the form of bonuses or deferred compensation options.

At LDI, we are pleased to provide employees with a comprehensive benefits package including health/dental/vision insurance option ; paid time off; 10 paid holidays; 401(k) plus company matching and annual discretionary profit sharing; flexible spending and health savings account options; life and disability insurance; tuition assistance; wellness and mental health resources, and financial advising services. Eligibility in benefit programs is based on hours worked per week.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Regular sitting, standing, and walking throughout the day to accomplish tasksManual and finger dexterity used regularly with some repetitive finger motionsAbility to work in front of a computer screen for long periods of timeSpecific vision abilities include close and distance vision; able to identify colors, small letters, and numbers; hand/eye coordination, depth perception and able to adjust focusHearing and speakingOther conditions may include frequent reaching, stretching, pushing, pulling, pinching, grasping, and gripping.

ABOUT OUR

COMPANYComprised of multiple companies with headquarters in New Hope, Minnesota,Liberty Diversified International (LDI)is a privately held company employing more than 1,900 individuals across our manufacturing facilities, production facilities and core business operations in Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, Illinois, Mississippi, Texas, Arizona, Virginia, California, and Mexico. With deep roots in the corrugated box manufacturing industry, we operate in the core markets of paper, packaging, workplace products, corrugated plastics and building products.

Since 1918, our values – Caring, Innovation, Trust and Excellence – have guided our day-to-day activities. We believe that when our employees are aligned with these values, we create superior service and solutions for our customers. The LDI family of companies includesLiberty Packaging, Liberty Paper, Liberty Plastics (Custom SolutionsandQuarrix Building Products) and Safco.

Liberty Diversified International is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, age, creed, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, disability, or any other protected class.

Liberty Diversified International (LDI), and our family of companies, is committed to hiring, promoting and compensating all employees based on their qualifications and demonstrated ability to perform their job responsibilities. LDI provides equal employment opportunity to all employees, applicants and other covered persons and complies with all applicable federal, state and local fair employment practices laws. LDI strictly prohibits any form of discrimination where ever we conduct business. Equal employment opportunity extends to all terms and conditions of employment, including, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, compensation, training, discipline, benefits and termination of employment.