Quality Control Technician

First Quality • Anderson, SC

12d • Onsite

About The Position

First Quality is seeking a Quality Technician for its First Quality Print & Packaging facility in Anderson, South Carolina. The role performs quality-control testing and supports product quality systems, production operations, customer audits, and food-safety compliance. The technician maintains test equipment, quality records and databases, prepares customer Certificates of Analysis, and helps investigate and disposition nonconforming materials. The position also supports training, process improvement, and the Quality Manager as needed.

The role requires a high school diploma and at least three years of experience in a quality-related position. A related associate degree and quality certifications are preferred. Physical demands include walking and standing for the full 12-hour shift, frequent lifting or carrying of boxes weighing up to 50 pounds, constant hand use, and occasional stooping, bending, kneeling, squatting, and overhead reaching. Full color vision is an essential job requirement.

Requirements

• High school diploma required.
• At least 3 years of experience in a quality-related position.
• Knowledge, skills, and abilities related to Quality are required.
• Full color vision is an essential job requirement.
• Walk and stand for 100% of a 12-hour shift.
• Occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, squat, and reach overhead during the shift.
• Frequently lift or carry boxes weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Use hands constantly throughout the shift, including constant light and firm grasping.
• Complete daily sweeping and organization of the floor and work area.

Nice To Haves

• Related associate degree.
• Quality certifications.

Responsibilities

• Complete trial testing.
• Conduct RD testing for lamination and extrusion.
• Manage ColorCert.
• Perform experience process audits.
• Maintain understanding of QC test methods and quality systems related to product testing and associated systems.
• Maintain housekeeping standards in the QC lab.
• Maintain calibration schedules for laboratory equipment according to calibration procedures.
• Ensure test equipment remains in good working order and provides accurate results.
• Devise or revise work instructions and forms related to quality functions.
• Train Operations team members on QC testing procedures and requirements, including annual recertification.
• Maintain the quality database to support Operations and the quality system.
• Audit and review product test results and records for accuracy and conformance to quality systems.
• Review daily production records and confirm conformance to requirements.
• Maintain QC records.
• Prepare customer Certificates of Analysis as required and ensure products meet specifications.
• Assist in investigating and dispositioning materials.
• Manage the On Hold area and support timely disposition of materials.
• Provide Operations with information on reasons for On Hold to help improve yield.
• Support customer audits of First Quality Print & Packaging business and quality systems.
• Assist Quality Engineering and Operations with root cause analysis of nonconforming materials.
• Assist the Quality Manager with assigned work and perform other duties as directed.
• Follow GMPs to comply with regulations, including SQF.
• Conduct work in compliance with the SQF food safety program and participate in food safety activities.
• Sweep and organize the floor and work area daily.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary and bonus opportunities.
• Paid time off (three-week minimum).
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting day one.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Paid parental leave.
• Child and family care assistance through a dependent care FSA with employer match up to $2,500.
• Bundle of joy benefit: a year's worth of free diapers for team members with a new baby.
• Tuition assistance.
• Wellness program with savings of up to $4,000 per year on insurance premiums.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED