Quality Assurance Technician I

Job Overview Stability. Innovation. Industry Leader – We are Silgan. We are proud to be an essential part of the world’s food supply chain and are looking for team members who will take this job as seriously as we do! Now hiring Quality Assurance Technician in Champaign. Job Responsibilities Identify and react to Food Safety, Good Manufacturing Practices, and HACCP concerns. Measure, observe, and inspect process and product to ensure products meet quality requirements according to specification, including during startups, changeovers, line clearance, preventive maintenance, and in‑processing. Follow GMP requirements and guarantee that GMP‑type issues do not affect product integrity. Perform visual inspections/audits to verify visual defect requirements are met. Understand sample size and frequency for testing, including Full Shots, Full Rounds, and subgroups. Use gages per PMPs to measure product and enter dimensional data into software. Place product on hold per nonconforming material procedure when it does not meet specification and findings are not due to gauge or operator error. Maintain accurate documentation per procedures and work instructions. Communicate with supervisors, shift personnel, and management staff. Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent. One year of experience in a manufacturing environment. Strong mathematical ability (adding, subtracting, multiplying, dividing all units, computing rates, ratios, and percentages). Excellent communication and writing skills; legible writing. Basic computer skills; proficiency with MS Office preferred. Benefits and Compensation Hourly pay rate $23.89–$26.56, paid weekly. 12‑hour rotating 2‑2‑3 schedule. Medical, dental, vision after 60 days. 401(k) with company match. Paid time off and paid holidays, effective the first day. Paid breaks. Opportunities for promotion from within. Company Information Silgan is a Global Fortune 500 packaging company with 109 manufacturing facilities across North and South America, Europe, and Asia. A leading supplier of sustainable metal and plastic packaging solutions for consumer goods, food, beverage, health care, garden, home, personal care, and beauty products. Limitations and Disclaimer The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees. Employees will be required to follow any other job‑related instructions and to perform other job‑related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State laws. Equal Employment Opportunity Silgan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, or the presence of a disability, which would not prevent the performance of essential job duties with or without reasonable accommodation of any other protective status. Silgan is a drug‑free workplace. All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees. Employees will be required to follow any other job‑related instructions and to perform other job‑related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr