QA Technician I

Printpack•Villa Rica, GA

2d•$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. This role involves executing quality assurance sampling and testing, using various lab and testing equipment, conducting visual inspections, and ensuring accurate data entry. The position also requires adherence to safety and cleanliness standards, and participation in various company initiatives.

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
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

Nice To Haves

Eligible for role with 1 - 5 years of QA Technician or equivalent industry experience preferred.
Experience in industrial manufacturing; lab experience preferred
Proficiency in computer skills, time management, and data interpretation preferred

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.