QA Technician I

Printpack•Villa Rica, GA

1d•$18 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

Printpack, a leading manufacturer of flexible packaging products, is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the position of QA Technician at their Villa Rica 1 facility located in Villa Rica, Georgia. Pay: $18.14 - $27.20 per hour depending on experience Additional night shift premium of $2.50 per hour. Included in overtime hours and double-time hours. Schedule: 12 hour - Night Shift 7:00pm – 7:00am on a 3/2 schedule Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life – after 30 days of employment 401K with company match Hourly Bonus Program Tuition Reimbursement Annual reviews with a potential for a pay rate increase Up to $120 for steel toed shoes Up to $135 for uniforms Up to $125 for prescription safety glasses Overtime MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: 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 required Ability to follow standard operating procedures and work instructions required Strong communication skills and attention to detail required Willingness to learn, ask questions, and be taught new skills and concepts Ability to maintain a clean and safe work environment Internal Candidates: Last performance review must have been "Performer" or better. No disciplinary actions beyond a verbal within the past 120 days Must have been in current position for at least 120 days 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 required with at least two weeks' notice.

Requirements

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 required
Ability to follow standard operating procedures and work instructions required
Strong communication skills and attention to detail required
Willingness to learn, ask questions, and be taught new skills and concepts
Ability to maintain a clean and safe work environment
Internal Candidates: Last performance review must have been "Performer" or better.
No disciplinary actions beyond a verbal within the past 120 days
Must have been in current position for at least 120 days
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.
Candidate must be based at a Printpack production location and be willing to work overtime as needed.
Vacation coverage is required with at least two weeks' notice.

Responsibilities

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.