Quality Control Tech

Quality Control Technician

Pregis is in the packaging business to protect what matters. We are committed to providing our customers and employees sustainable growth through purpose-driven innovation and customer-centric packaging solutions. If you are looking for a company that is thriving across various high growth industries and is innovative, customer focused, high integrity, believes in strong teamwork and collaboration, Pregis is the company for you. Check out the Pregis Purpose to learn how sustainability and social responsibility is at the very core of our company DNA.

The Quality Control Technician will be responsible for supporting all Quality production processes including pre- and post- production related standard operating procedures. The Quality Control Technician motivates, supports, coaches, and supports the efforts of the Production Team toward achieving daily, weekly, and monthly goals & objectives. This position is responsible for ensuring all Safety policy and procedures are consistently being followed, all products pass Quality Control testing, and Lean Tools and Concepts are continuously deployed and sustained within their areas of responsibility.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities:

• Verification of product quality and adherence to engineering specifications / work instructions
• Collect and report all Quality metrics Using Microsoft forms
• Communicate all defects found during the QC inspection process to operations team members
• Layered auditing sign off on critical to quality projects
• Appropriate use of QC stamps and quality approval
• Participate in weekly Quality Team meetings
• Root cause investigation
• Incoming product inspection
• End of Line product inspection
• Assist operations in team training
• Sustain 5S+Safety standards, and consistently eliminate waste within department
• Continually work at maintaining and improving a positive work culture.

Education And/Or Experience:

• High School Diploma
• Previous Quality experience preferred.
• Lean Manufacturing on the job experience

Competencies:

• Showcase strong communication skills, exhibit the ability to motivate and lead a diverse team with different skill sets and character traits.
• Must be a swift learner, possess the abilities to train others, have excellent problem- solving skills to effectively resolve problems, barriers, and constraints for their team.
• The Quality Control Technician will be expected to understand the importance of time management and be proactive at all times.
• Solid PC skills and the ability to navigate within the Pregis' systems.
• Working knowledge of relevant software such as Word, Excel, and Outlook experience preferred.
• Customer Service oriented, ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to operate under pressure of deadlines, calm, patient, able to work independently.
• Available, Hands on, Accountable, Fair and Consistent
• Knowledge of team and use of email communications
• Work with the Quality Control lead regarding specific information relating to product information and production
• Report bottlenecks to the Quality Control Lead
• Conducting quality tests on products or materials to ensure standards are met
• Ability to or learn to use programming software such as Microchip Studio, Smart System, Pro12Z programmer, IM-pack, SPM Super-Pro for Windows.

Work Environment:

• The employee's time will generally be split between working in both a non-climate and climate controlled environment. Personal Protective Equipment is required in areas designated by Pregis.

Physical Demands:

• These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions.
• The employee is often required to sit or stand for extended periods of time. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision. Employee may be required to lift a minimum of 10-30 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally.

Diversity and Inclusion:

We believe in diversity of thought and bringing together other traits and characteristics that make an individual bring a unique experience to Pregis. We strive to foster an inclusive environment where behaviors and social norms ensure people are welcome.

Affirmative Action/EEO Statement/Inclusion:

We offer equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We support inclusion and believe in welcoming a collective sum of individual differences, thoughts, traits, and characteristics to represent Pregis' culture and achievements.