Quality Assurance Technician (Second Shift)

Pay:

$25.00 - $27.00 per hour

Position:

Quality Assurance Technician Department:

Quality Reporting to:

Quality Manager Job Summary:

The Quality Technician is responsible for overseeing and ensuring the quality of all food grade carton paper products manufactured at the facility. This includes inspecting raw materials, monitoring production processes, and testing finished goods to verify they meet all applicable quality standards and regulations. The Quality Technician works closely with production teams to identify and resolve quality issues, implement corrective actions, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

Duties performed by employees in this position will include, but not be limited to the following:

• Develop, implement, and maintain quality control procedures and protocols for all stages of the manufacturing process.
• Inspect incoming raw materials and packaging components to verify compliance with specifications.
• Conduct in-process quality checks at critical control points during production
• Sample and test finished goods to ensure they meet food safety, performance, and customer requirements.
• Document quality data and maintain detailed quality records.
• Identify, investigate, and report on quality issues or non-conformances.
• Recommend and implement corrective and preventive actions to address quality problems.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, and procurement teams to resolve quality-related concerns.
• Train production staff on quality control practices and quality-related SOPs.
• Assist in the planning and coordination of quality audits, both internal and external.
• Support the development and implementation of quality improvement projects.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in sciences (Biology, Chemistry, Food Science, or a relevant technical field) or 3-5 years of experience in a quality assurance or quality control role within the food packaging or manufacturing industry.
• Ability to perform a variety of physical on raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products.
• Excellent problem-solving, critical thinking, and decision-making skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.
• Must be fluent in Microsoft office applications (i.e. outlook, excel, word).
• Must be able to lift 50lbs.

Other Requirements:

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to interpret test results and quality data.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Teamwork and collaboration skills to work cross-functionally.
• Adaptability to learn new testing methods and technologies.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described below are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Dust from paper converting process constantly present. Employee works in a common area shared with others with no division of space. May be exposed to hazardous chemicals found in the plant such as Isopropyl acetate, ethyl alcohol, lacquer thinner, etc. May experience ambient temperature extremes on hot, humid days. Required to wear hair nets, beard nets (if applicable), and safety glasses.

Training Requirements:

Safety procedures. Software training related to job duties. Activities related to performing the job description / responsibilities.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described below 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. Job requires employee to stand, walk and use hands and fingers to perform essential functions. Frequently required to talk or hear, climb, stoop, bend, and reach with hands and arms.

Job Specifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Mathematical Skills:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to apply common sense and understanding to carry out detailed, written, or oral instructions.

Communication Skills:

Ability to communicate with supervisor to determine warehouse/inventory needs and concerns and to pass this information along to team members. Ability to communicate clearly and logically.

Job Type:

Full-time Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Schedule:

Second shift Monday to Friday Application Question(s): Are you experienced in using Microsoft Email, PowerPoint and Excel?

Experience:

Quality assurance: 2 years (Preferred) Shift availability: Night Shift (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Fairless Hills, PA 19030: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person

Pay:

$25.00 - $27.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person