Quality Technician

Hood Container Corporation•Winston-Salem, NC

6h•$18 - $25

About The Position

Hood Container is seeking a Quality Technician to function as a quality team leader throughout the plant. The position works directly with shift supervisors to help ensure quality products are produced, machine issues are corrected immediately, and defective parts are tagged appropriately. The Quality Technician performs recurring inspections of machine centers and units before banding, follows the specified final verification process, and works with operators to identify visual and mechanical defects. The role may also involve customer sample requests, support for other Quality Auditors’ shifts, calibration records, quality-improvement discussions, data entry, and other assigned duties. Overtime and weekend work may be required. Frequent standing, walking, bending, and twisting are required.

Requirements

Excellent attendance and time-management skills.
Ability to learn and adapt to using Word, Excel, Donesafe/Provisions, and the Encore database frequently and repeatedly each day.

Nice To Haves

A minimum of two years of quality experience is preferred.
Knowledge of printing, die cutting, folding, gluing, and Litho Lamination is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform final verification inspections of all machine centers for the operating shift.
Perform final inspections of each unit prior to banding.
Follow and maintain the final verification process (HCC-WS-2026-001).
Collaborate with operators to identify visual and mechanical defects.
Pull customer samples as requested, including box and UPS samples.
Assist with coverage of other Quality Auditors’ shifts as needed during vacation, sick leave, or other absences.
Help maintain the calibration database.
Interact with production employees regarding potential quality improvements.
Bring variations and defects to the attention of supervisors and operators.
Perform data entry as assigned.
Perform other duties as assigned.