QC Technician

Company Overview Why Choose Us? Novolex is a leading manufacturer of food, beverage, and specialty packaging that supports multiple industries including foodservice, restaurant delivery and carryout, food processing, grocery and retail, and industrial sectors. Novolex manufacturing and sourcing expertise spans a diverse range of substrates including resin, paper, molded fiber, aluminum and more. We provide customers a broad array of stock and customized solutions with 120 product categories, 250 brands and over 39,000 SKUs. Our Sustainability Commitment The Novolex sustainability vision is built upon three pillars: our products, our operations and our people. Each is critically important to our growth and future as a business. These pillars form the foundation of our company-wide commitment to sustainability, helping us achieve our ambitious goals through our wide-ranging initiatives. Job Description Quality & Compliance Technician Florence, KY Compensation Includes Starting pay rate $20.55 - $25.00/hour Available Shift Day Shift: 7am - 7pm Night Shift: 7pm - 7am Overview Ensure the products being produced and or shipped in the facility are meeting customer specifications and that all safety standards are met, per established corporate and plant guidelines and procedures. Responsibilities Continuously perform all required tasks in a safe manner, adhering to all established safety rules and procedures Keep work area clean and organized, per 5S standards Follow all applicable food service policies and procedures Follow all PPE policies, wearing steel toed shoes, hearing protection, safety glasses, hair nets/beard nets, etc. as required Ensure all corporate and plant safety policies and procedures are being followed, escalate to the supervisor if needed Reporting and documenting any quality issues to machine operator, supervisors, and upper plant management Collecting and cataloging samples retrieved from designated machines Performing random audits of skids and bales of finished goods to determine quality of product Maintain total compliance with all OSHA and EPA regulations Assist with internal audits and inspections and enter into appropriate safety systems as required Participate in weekly safety meetings as per OSHA standards, and the plant safety committee, assisting as needed with goals and objectives from the group Assist with safety training for shipping/receiving and production employees Send out daily summaries of safety and quality issues at the end of shift, addressing where issues have been fixed and what needs further escalation Oversee GEMBA program, ensuring audits are completed as required and that any reoccurring or severe problems are addressed immediately Maintain regular communication with all levels of employees, from floor level, up to Corporate Safety and Quality, through email, calls, and meetings Organize and lead food safety certification efforts Work with Corporate EHS Manager on plant safety and environmental issues Perform and document required Mobile Inspections Using Microsoft Excel, prepare reports and document test and audit results Assist in investigating customer complaints and help to resolve quality issues Conduct required training and new employee orientation, as needed Follow all Food Contact Packaging Safety requirements as outline in the SQF Quality Manual and GMP's Continually monitor all aspects of quality, ensuring all corporate and plant management quality procedures are followed Perform and record required audits (Monthly Sanitation and Security, Good Manufacturing Practices, Master Cleaning Schedules, Glass and Brittle Plastics, etc.) Investigate and analyze customer complaints to resolve or help to resolve quality issues (including filing claims against carriers/formal corrective action responses/root cause analysis/etc.) Qualifications 2+ years of quality experience in a warehouse or manufacturing setting Reading, writing and basic math skills and knowledge of quality standards are needed Must be computer literate and be proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook Good communication skills, written and verbal Must be able to effectively lead meetings with employees and management Self-managing with organization, time management, and analytical skills

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Company Benefits What You'll Get From Us Benefits With safety as our top priority and a commitment to employee well-being an important focus, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits that include medical, dental and vision insurance as well as a variety of other well-being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health. Specific benefits and well-being programs may vary depending on where you work. Community Engagement At Novolex, giving back to the local communities that support us is important. Our Focused Giving Program prioritizes support for organizations whose missions promote sustainability initiatives or address food and hunger needs. We also encourage facility level support of activities in the communities where our employees live and work. Training and Development We offer constant opportunities for advancement. From skills development to advanced education programs, training and development programs and courses are available through MyLearning. Programs include company and industry training curricula, support for formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program (Non-Union), and a Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels of the organization. Novolex is committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices, including but not limited to selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, and compensation to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, handicap or disability, genetics, citizenship status, service member or veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. Any individual who, because of his or her disability, needs an accommodation in connection with an aspect of the Company's application process should contact View email address on click.appcast.io. Formerly Pactiv Evergreen #J-18808-Ljbffr Novolex