QA Technician I

• Eligible for role with 1 - 5 years of QA Technician or equivalent industry experience preferred.

• Conduct/behavior includes being present, ready to work, and able to work well with others.

• Experience in industrial manufacturing; lab experience preferred 

• Proficiency in computer skills, time management, and data interpretation preferred 

• Skilled in using measurement tools in both US and Metric systems  

• Ability to follow standard operating procedures and work instructions  

• Strong communication skills and attention to detail  

• Willingness to learn, ask questions, and be taught new skills and concepts 

• Ability to maintain a clean and safe work environment 

Physical Demands : 

Ability to stand for significant periods of time and to move throughout the plant (this includes steps and ladders) and lift at least 25 lbs. 

Work Conditions: 

Candidate must be based at a Printpack production location and be willing to work overtime as needed. Vacation coverage is  with at least two weeks' notice. 

• Execute quality assurance sampling and testing in accordance with internal standards and customer specifications. 

• Use a variety of lab and testing equipment, including: 

• Spectrophotometers for color analysis

• Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry (GC/MS) for chemical analysis

• Tensile testers for material strength

• Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FT-IR) for material identification

• Mocon instruments for measuring Moisture Vapor Transmission Rate (MVTR) and Oxygen Transmission Rate (OTR)

• Optical microscopes for detailed surface and cross section examination

• Coefficient of friction 

• Conduct visual inspections on all representative samples from materials produced across multiple production lines/processes. 

• Exhibit proficiency in the utilization of measurement instruments in both US customary and metric systems. 

• Articulate and disseminate results effectively to various levels of personnel, including Department Operators, Team Leads, Supervisors, and Management. 

• Navigate and extract pertinent job and production information, specifications, and testing frequency requirements from Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) interfaces. 

• Ensure accurate and timely data entry into the ERP system for comprehensive record-keeping and reporting purposes. 

• Create hold tags for defective material and ensure proper identification of tagged rolls. 

• Uphold and contribute to the department's 5S standards, including housekeeping practices and efficient inventory management of supplies. 

• Organize and archive job jackets, laboratory data sheets, and retain samples on a daily basis.

• Engage in and contribute to Food Safety, Continuous Improvement (CI), Environmental Health and Safety (EHS), and Behavior-Based Safety Observation (BBSO) initiatives.