Quality Technician

Quality Technician

Georgia-Pacific is looking for safety-oriented individuals to join our team as a Quality Technician in our climate-controlled facility in Tolleson, AZ!

Salary: $24.25 per hour. Shift differential is $1.00 per hour between the hours of 7pm and 7am. You will have the ability to increase your compensation based on skills and contribution to the overall performance of the plant. This role is eligible for our Performance Pay program that could offer up to a 6% quarterly bonus.

Shift: This facility works a 5-2-2-5 schedule. These are 12 hour shifts working 6:45am-7pm and 6:45pm-7am, you will work both shifts on the rotating schedule. Every 2 weeks you will rotate between working days and nights. Only candidates who are able to work this schedule will be considered. Tolleson operates on a point-based attendance program.

Our Team: Quality Technicians help maintain constant quality during production by inspecting and measuring product samples and communicating the data to the broader team. The Quality Technicians enable quick responses to correct defects and/or process issues by effective communication and working alongside the Operations team, the R&D team, and GP Leaders. They will also be an integral part in verifying processes to aid in continuous improvement. The objective is that the Customer receives only high-quality product. These are developmental positions with growth potential in the facility as well as across Georgia-Pacific.

Georgia-Pacific's Mailers is a part of the Packaging and Cellulose business, the Mailers business is expanding its product lines, working with key customers to create and launch one or more new products to complement our already thriving recyclable padded mailer business.

What You Will Do:

• Verifying that all materials are in SPEC for on all jobs based on the envelope format being produced and as instructed by the quality supervisor
• Performing and maintaining department quality as required by standard operating procedures
• Stay up to date on procedures related to quality inspections, specification limits and sampling frequency
• Monitor packaging for defects outside of established specification limits, correct and report any non-conformance issues to the lead operator
• Printing labels when needed when placing materials on hold
• Checking incoming raw materials prior to being ran in production as well as when concerns about run ability are raised
• Assist with hand packing when Automation is down
• Maintaining an open dialogue with supervision and other employees to minimize delays
• Updating upcoming shift so information is passed on accurately
• Maintaining a clean working environment
• Monitor all jobs for manufacturing defects and report any non-conformance issues
• Comply and see that facility employees comply with ALL standard operational procedures relating to quality
• Verify processes by performing internal audits
• Perform other duties and / or projects as assigned
• Act as the on shift go to person for quality related items
• Participate in continuous improvement activities
• Complete all required training within specified time frame
• Use Teams and other computer based programs to communicate with other members of the quality group
• Work overtime as necessary to cover absences or PTO

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications):

• Experience in a manufacturing, agricultural, warehouse OR military environment OR completion of post high school education in manufacturing/industrial
• Basic computer skills, including experience using Microsoft Office, Teams, and production or quality data systems.
• Experience performing quality checks according to standard operating procedures
• This role works rotating 12 hour shifts, on a 5-2-2-5 schedule

What Will Put You Ahead:

• 1+ years experience operating production machinery
• Experience working in a converting operation
• Understanding of statistical process control (SPC) and data analysis techniques
• Experience with quality management systems (QMS) and standards like ISO 9001

Other Considerations/Physical Requirements:

• Maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations, to include wearing safety equipment
• Perform tasks such as lifting, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing and/or pulling for up to/more than twelve (12) hours a day, in a loud/noisy, and industrial, high-volume environment