Quality Technician- 2nd shift

Starting Pay: $19

GENERAL PURPOSE: Assist manufacturing in maintaining required quality standards by performing quality inspections throughout a job run as well as by performing final inspections on specified product, including verifying weight counts and completing daily reports and machine inspections. Ensure compliance with federal, state, company policies & safety rules.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

\u2022 Assists manufacturing in maintaining the required quality standards through ongoing inspection.

\u2022 Audits all operator processes against Standard Operating Procedures.

\u2022 Verifies product integrity to job specifications - structure, color, size, layout, etc. using variety of tools, measurements, and methods.

\u2022 Identifies suspect product by completing and placing a hold tag on the load.

\u2022 Reads and understands the combo and job tickets for quantities, selection numbers, size specifications, or other specifications before beginning the job.

\u2022 Reports any questions or problems to the Quality Assurance Manager.

\u2022 Collects and visually inspects customer samples for color variance, size, and cosmetic defects before forwarding to sample area for processing.

\u2022 Releases jobs to the shipping department as needed.

\u2022 Completes required job and weight count reports daily.

\u2022 Performs final inspections for specified customers.

\u2022 Weighs jobs for count verification.

\u2022 Performs other job duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

\u2022 Stand on feet up to 12 hours a day.

\u2022 Must have the ability to read and write instructions and correspondence.

\u2022 Use hands for simple and power grasping as well as push and pull.

\u2022 Use a hand operated pallet jack to move pallets of material.

\u2022 Attention to fine detail with printing, cutting and gluer issues.

\u2022 Must have the ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.

\u2022 Must pass color vision test.

\u2022 Must be able to maintain good attendance.

\u2022 Must be able to perform all essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.

The starting rate is $19 per hour, depending on your role, level, and location. The benefits for this role may include short-term bonus incentive, health, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts or health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and paid sick leave as required by applicable state/local law, 10 days of paid vacation, and 11 days of paid holidays, subject to annual change. Your actual pay will be based on your work location and other factors, such as your skills, experience, and education. To learn more about the specific salary range for your preferred location, please contact your recruiter during the hiring process. You may apply online at [1] and the application window is expected to close by 08/13/2026

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Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.