Q.A. Technician (Farmbrook Plant) - 3rd Shift; $24.20 to Start!

Graham Packaging Company•York, PA

15h•Onsite

About The Position

Graham Packaging Company is hiring a Quality Assurance Technician for its York, Pennsylvania plant. The position is on 3rd shift, operating from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. The technician is responsible for attaining and maintaining bottle quality standards as defined by drawings, product specifications, and Quality Assurance procedures. The role monitors finished products and packaging at startup and during qualifications, before and after packing, and assists with training personnel on quality and leadership. The technician performs inspections and tests, maintains quality procedures and records, analyzes statistical data and process trends, coordinates held-ware and rework processes, and works with other departments to meet plant objectives. The position also supports audits, product qualifications, customer complaint investigations, corrective actions, and the plant's Infinity QS and quality reporting systems. The advertised starting pay is $24.20; the posting does not provide an ending salary or a complete salary range.

Requirements

One to three years of manufacturing experience required.
Ability to maintain regular, predictable, and punctual attendance.
Computer usage and typing skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including effective communication with internal and external customers.
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service.
Ability to work independently and complete assignments within given instructions, prescribed routines, and accepted practices.
Ability to communicate facts and information clearly.
Ability to collaborate, contribute proactively to group objectives, and volunteer to help others.

Nice To Haves

At least six months of quality experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Follow and enforce established safety, health, quality, GMP, and company policies, procedures, and recognized practices.
Communicate quality matters with supervisors, managers, other shifts, and departments verbally and through written documents.
Set up and maintain product files in the Infinity QS data collection system for quality, production, and maintenance personnel.
Develop and analyze statistical data, control charts, and product specifications to evaluate standards and establish proposed quality and reliability expectations for finished products.
Participate in continuous quality improvement projects and other related activities as assigned.
Create and implement inspection criteria and procedures, and maintain Quality Inspection Procedures.
Complete required written documentation and forms.
Coordinate and manage held-ware and rework processes.
Coordinate quality activities with other departments to achieve plant objectives and comply with plant procedures.
Coordinate quality-control training for employees involved in inspection and testing.
Participate actively on organizational teams.
Assist with customer complaint investigations and corrective actions.
Ensure Operators and PMT Leads follow procedures for conducting tests and inspections.
Change over challenge test samples during product changeovers.
Support plant personnel in using Infinity and quality reporting systems.
Conduct and participate in gage R&R studies.
Conduct process audits and finished-goods audits for every machine, report visual defects for correction, and perform trace-back audits.
Complete First Article product qualification tests after mold or color changes as required, and assist with new product approvals (PQP).
Analyze Statistical Process Control (SPC) charts and evaluate trends.
Retest production bottle measurements as needed for out-of-specification or out-of-control results to verify conformance to standards.
Perform inspection tests to ensure parts meet or exceed product specifications.
Identify and segregate nonconforming product according to established procedures.
Audit rejected materials and customer returns and report findings.
Monitor challenge test samples for Vision, ALPS, and metal detector systems, as well as QA supplies, and request replacements as needed.
Provide vacation coverage as needed.
Maintain inventory of caps and notify the QA Manager when inventory is low.
Keep the work area and test samples clean and orderly.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Quality Manager.