Quality Control Technician

First Quality • Anderson, SC

6d • Onsite

About The Position

First Quality is seeking a Quality Technician for its First Quality Print & Packaging facility in Anderson, South Carolina. The position is responsible for quality testing and systems that support manufacturing operations, product conformity, and customer requirements. Work includes trial and research-and-development testing for lamination and extrusion, ColorCert management, process auditing, maintaining laboratory equipment and records, and supporting investigations and audits. The role also supports SQF food-safety and GMP requirements. The position involves working a 12-hour shift and performing the physical activities described in the posting.

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.
• Ability to walk and stand throughout a 12-hour shift.
• Ability to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, squat, and reach overhead during the shift.
• Ability to frequently lift or carry boxes weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to use hands constantly, including constant light and firm grasping.

Nice To Haves

• Related associate degree.
• Quality certifications.

Responsibilities

• Complete trial testing.
• Perform research and development testing for lamination and extrusion.
• Manage ColorCert.
• Conduct process audits.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of QC test methods and quality systems related to product testing and associated systems.
• Maintain housekeeping standards in the QC lab.
• Maintain laboratory equipment calibration schedules in accordance with calibration procedures.
• Keep test equipment in good working order to provide accurate results.
• Create and 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 (CoA) as required and ensure products meet specifications.
• Assist with investigation and disposition of materials.
• Manage the On Hold area to obtain timely disposition of materials.
• Provide Operations with information about reasons for On Hold status 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 as needed and perform other assigned duties.
• Follow GMPs and comply with SQF regulations and the food safety program.
• 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 providing a year's worth of free diapers to team members with a new baby.
• Tuition assistance.
• Wellness program with potential 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