Night Mill Shift Quality Assurance Tester

Graphic Packaging Careers•Sioux Falls, SD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At Graphic Packaging International, we produce the paper cup that held your coffee this morning, the basket that transported those bottles of craft beer you enjoyed last weekend, and the microwave tray that heated your gourmet meal last night. We’re one of the largest manufacturers of paperboard and paper-based packaging for some of the world’s most recognized brands of food, beverage, foodservice, household, personal care and pet products. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, we are collaborative, diverse, innovative individuals who create inspired packaging while giving back to our communities. With over 25,000 employees working in more than 130 locations worldwide, we strive to be environmentally responsible in our industry and in the communities where we operate. We are committed to workplace diversity and offer compensation and benefits programs that are among the industry’s best to reward the talented people who make our company successful. If this sounds like something you would like to be a part of, we’d love to hear from you. A World of Difference. Made Possible. Position Summary The quality auditor is an essential role in the manufacturing industry. At GPI, the quality auditor ensures the consistent production of quality products. This is accomplished by performing quality checks at each production stage including testing of the product, documenting the results of each audit, and assisting in a variety of other duties.

Requirements

Must be able to communicate in English, as well as read, understand and follow work instructions as provided in the English language
Must be detail-oriented and organized
Must possess the ability to multi-task and have strong communication skills.
Willingness to learn and improve personal, team and organizational performance
Basic computer skills including Microsoft Excel and Word
Ability to use, maintain and calibrate test equipment
Ability to obtain certification and operate a forklift in a safe and proper manner
Ability and willingness to follow procedures
Ability to work in a self-directed manner
Must be willing and able to train other people
High School/GED diploma
Lift up to 50 lbs. on a consistent basis
Must be able to obtain a forklift certification and the ability to climb on/off forklift to support job tasks
Stand and/or walk up to 8-12 hours per day
Stoop, bend, scoop, climb and twist as necessary to support work duties
Perform work tasks involving hands, arms, and upper body; includes work above shoulder height
Work up to 12-hr. work shift and be able to work overtime as requested
Must have color vision and good visual acuity
Must have personal transportation to go between facilities as required. Requires valid driver’s license and proof of insurance.

Nice To Haves

Preferred 2-year quality experience in a manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities

Perform quality inspections of the product at every stage of production. It is estimated that 80% of your time shall be on the production floor evaluating the quality of each item produced to meet the required specifications.
Verification that production is meeting the requirements of each production job.
Maintain quality records by properly completing the required audit and quality forms.
Pull samples for both internal testing and customer needs.
Perform testing of products in a timely manner
Evaluate the results of testing to meet specifications, and report results back to operations when they do not meet defined requirements
Document results of completed testing in electronic format, and file any paper documents
Assist with the maintenance and calibration of all testing equipment.
Understand the cause of basic nonconforming defects, and communicate findings to operators and supervisors
Assist in establishing disposition and sorting limits/guidelines of non-conforming product
Monitoring sorting process, assisting when necessary to ensure correct re-work of product
Report the results of performed audits and testing to all operations at the end of each shift
Communicate found issues immediately to machine operators and supervisors as needed
Communicate daily findings within quality department
Assisting with safe practice/housekeeping (AIB/GMP) within the organization. (Be a good role model and help enforce the rules of conduct, safety and housekeeping).
Maintain quality records by filing or data entry into the computer and archiving as needed.
Providing basic quality training to new production employees
Training of new QA auditors
Adhere to all safety rules and policies –
Identify and report safety concerns
Hold self & co-workers accountable for safe working habits
Timely reporting of accidents or injuries
Adhere to all company policies, to include but not limited to –
Reporting to work as scheduled, adhering to company attendance policies and
expectations
Reporting to work on time and supporting schedule changes and/or overtime assignments
Complying with all AIB /GMP guidelines
Communicating in a manner that is respectful and promotes teamwork.
Other tasks as apparent or assigned.