Quality Technician Night Shift

Amcor•Griffin, GA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Technician is responsible for implementing and overseeing the quality production program to ensure that all manufactured products meet quality standards and/or corporate specifications. This role verifies that production teams are in compliance with standards and are continuously focused on producing good quality materials. The position reports directly to the Quality Assurance Manager.

Requirements

3-5 years of experience in a related field, desirably in a manufacturing environment.
Some quality assurance practices, as they apply to the individual unique products, can be learned on the job, but the overall capability in this discipline must be previously demonstrated.
Must have forklift license.
Embodies plant wide commitment to safety, quality, efficiency, cost management; acts as a role model for other employees.
Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills to do the job at a high level of accomplishment. Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; shares expertise with others.
Understands business implications of decisions.
Supports organization’s goals and values; promotes quality and safe work habits.
Creates strong morale and spirit in team.
Ability to communicate with Manufacturing, Logistics, Corporate, other Berry Global facilities, and customers by telephone, in person and through written correspondence. Practices attentive and active listening.
Uses time efficiently and prioritizes assignments.
Proficient in Microsoft office suites, JDE, SQC Pack, and basic computer skills.

Nice To Haves

Preferred 2 year college degree.

Responsibilities

Performs duties in a safe manner.
Investigates all customer complaints and reports findings to Department Manager and Plant Manager. Tests complaint samples and/or return products as needed. Ensures all necessary paperwork is completed and the product disposition is completed to its final end; this will include transferring of good products pack to the warehouse, transferring bad product to scrap and making all adjustments to JDE.
Analyzes routine tests, inspection forms and/or charts to identify quality problems, determines the root causes in order to prevent reoccurrence and relays to appropriate department for correction.
Reports any quality defects to the responsible production personnel and emails to Production Manager and QA Manager and documents findings with line inspection sheet; puts materials on hold in JDE when appropriate.
Ensures and records that proper resin/blends/percentages are in blenders.
Prepares monthly return reports, dead stock and finished good scrap reports.
Operates all lab equipment to perform physical properties testing and files in computer.
Daily completes compliance testing for shrink, haze, laser hole, planarity and other physical property testing on film lots to ensure production quality integrity, in accordance with data collection schedule. Records collected data results in the SPC software (SQC Pack).
Compiles production data and in-house physical testing for COA requirements. Submits paperwork and samples to R&D lab as needed.
Upon request, completes Certificate of Analysis for customers.
Monitors, records and arranges all calibration and maintenance on laboratory testing equipment in accordance with calibration and preventive maintenance schedule. Responsible to coordinate both internal and external calibration services.
Reviews all items on hold and investigates and reports findings to Production Manager and Quality Assurance Manager. Assists in the final disposition of product being held, both physically and in JDE.
Has authority to put a “hold” on any product found to be out of specification and can follow the hold procedure.
Conveys quality standards to members of the production team to ensure they understand the product and customer quality specifications.
Tests and monitors R&D projects/trials, by completing required testing and uploading data/findings to the trial report.
Speaks effectively with co-workers or groups of co-workers, supervisors or others within the company.
May travel to customer if needed to address complaints or processing challenges.
Performs as internal auditor for current ISO 9001 and SQF standards. Supports Quality Assurance Manager in preparation of audits and is proficient with HACCP.
Reviews, releases and files (resin, raw ingredients and core) incoming Certificate of Analysis information.
Adheres to the safety policies and procedures and compliance with Berry Global’s guidelines. Visually inspects the entire manufacturing facility for tripping hazards, equipment safeguards and helps to maintain a clean work environment.

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision plans
Paid time off, starting at 40 hours per year for full-time hourly employees, may vary by location
Company-paid holidays starting at 8 days per year and may vary by location
Wellbeing programs & Employee Assistance Program
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
Life insurance, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, and voluntary benefits
Paid Parental Leave
Retirement Savings Plan with company match
Tuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)
Discretionary bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)