QA Technician
About The Position
Build a Career, Not Just a Job Join ALPLA, a global leader in sustainable packaging solutions serving some of the world's most recognized brands, including P&G, Unilever, L'Oréal, PepsiCo, and many more. As a family-owned company with locations around the world, ALPLA offers stable careers, hands-on training, competitive benefits, and opportunities for growth. Whether you're an experienced manufacturing professional or looking to start a new career, we provide the support and development you need to succeed. At ALPLA, we invest in our people, promote from within, and foster a culture focused on safety, teamwork, innovation, and continuous improvement. From apprenticeship programs and technical training to leadership development opportunities, ALPLA is committed to helping employees build long-term careers. Ready to Build Your Future? Join a team where your contributions matter, your development is supported, and your career can grow with a global industry leader. Apply today and discover what a career at ALPLA can offer.
Requirements
- minimum education of a High School diploma or equivalent
- 0-1 year of experience with physical lab testing equipment
- computer basics
- passing ALPLA assessment scores
- ability to work well with others
- good decision making will minimal supervision
- ability to multi-task
- good organizational skills
- The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms and very occasionally to climb or balance.
- The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.
- The employee is occasionally required to sit.
- The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 lbs., frequently lift and/or move up to 30 lbs. and occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 lbs.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
- It is required to act in a safe and environmentally responsible manner at all times by adhering to all ALPLA policies and procedures and Safety Standards (OSHA).
Nice To Haves
- preferred
Responsibilities
- Knows ALPLA bottle terminology
- Conducts bottle testing and understands customer specifications
- Performs routine quality checks
- Completes equipment verifications
- Performs line clearance process
- Can properly complete paperwork and standards (basic)
- Navigates document management system
- Understands IMS basics
- Understands OPEX basics
- Can complete COA review and preparation
- Understands CAQ basics
- Understands statistics basic and/or intermediate as required by location
- Manages internal and external defective products
- Understands AQL and sampling plans
- Understands problem solving basics
- Participates in RCAs
- On-time completion of assigned training
- Pass Gauge R&R evaluations
- Acceptable performance on data integrity audits
- Departmental goals as assigned
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) with company match
- Childcare and dependent care savings programs
- Paid vacation and holidays
- Company-paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance
- Tuition reimbursement and educational assistance programs
- Career growth and advancement opportunities
- Employee recognition programs
- Hands-on training and professional development
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
