Contract Quality Lab Technician

Plastipak•Plymouth, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Contract Quality Technician, you ensure customer specifications & our company high standards of quality are met throughout our plastic container production operations. You'll join our team of collaborative associates focused on producing the best quality packaging in the industry. You Will Conduct quality inspections of in-process product & finished plastic containers in the lab, on the production floor & in the warehouse to evaluate product quality Use measuring instruments to measure dimensions & performance criteria's adherence to customer specifications Regularly engage with Associates about product conformance Grow your knowledge & skills through a wide-variety of training & on-the-job experiences You Have Four year degree preferred: Chemistry, Packaging, Sciences (Biology), or similar. Minimum of one year of Quality experience in a manufacturing environment Working knowledge of quality control methods & approaches Superior attention to detail Ability to walk & stand on production floor throughout work shift with or without a reasonable accommodation As a Plastipak Associate, you receive a benefits package offering the following: Wellness Programs Health Insurance Coverage, including Medical, Dental & Vision EAP, Employee Assistance Program Life Insurance Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance Disability Insurance: Short-Term & Long-Term Accidental Insurance Critical Illness Insurance Hospital Indemnity Insurance 401(k) Plan, with Company Matching Contribution & Profit Sharing feature Paid Time Off - 80 hours within 1st year & subsequent increases Paid Company Holidays Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account Caregiving via Care.com Pet Insurance Tuition Assistance Program Sons and Daughters Scholarship Program Travel Assistance Employee Discount Programs Some benefits are subject to eligibility requirements Plastipak is an Equal Opportunity Employer In order to process your job application, Plastipak collects and stores the personal information that you submit via this website. Please refer to Plastipak’s Privacy Policy to understand how Plastipak uses and protects the information that you provide. Plastipak is a global leader in sustainable packaging and recycling solutions. Founded in 1967 and headquartered in Plymouth, Michigan, Plastipak operates over 60 sites around the globe with more than 6,000 employees. At Plastipak, we're proud of the work we do, the products we make, and the people who make it all possible. We're family-owned, and we put our people first. You may come to Plastipak looking for a job, but you'll stay because you'll find a career. Plastipak is a place where you can build a future you feel good about. Plastipak.com

Requirements

Four year degree preferred: Chemistry, Packaging, Sciences (Biology), or similar.
Minimum of one year of Quality experience in a manufacturing environment
Working knowledge of quality control methods & approaches
Superior attention to detail
Ability to walk & stand on production floor throughout work shift with or without a reasonable accommodation

Responsibilities

Conduct quality inspections of in-process product & finished plastic containers in the lab, on the production floor & in the warehouse to evaluate product quality
Use measuring instruments to measure dimensions & performance criteria's adherence to customer specifications
Regularly engage with Associates about product conformance
Grow your knowledge & skills through a wide-variety of training & on-the-job experiences