QA Technician

Job Description SHIFT AVAILABLE: 12 Hour 4-3 Nights: Wed, Thurs, Fri 6p-6a (Sat Rotating) COMPENSATION : $19.50+ (based on skillset) Job Overview QA Lab Technician will assure that the products produced at Amcor confirm to the customers' specifications. Job Dimensions Amor Flexibles Madison has a staff of around 125 co-workers. The Quality Department is comprised of 8 This position is full-time and will support a 24/7 operation This role has no direct reports Principal Accountabilities Follow all safety rules Perform testing on products using a wide variety of defined test procedures Relay test results to manufacturing and other departments in a timely manner Re-test customer returns and relay information throughout the organization Test incoming raw materials and verify raw material certifications Prepare customer certifications, checking process capability, customer requirements and confirm via communication based on test procedures Assist in corrective/preventative action both internally and externally based on test results Assist in other departments when requested or as needed including customer/supplier audits Qualifications/Requirements 1+ year of experience in a QA or related role Knowledge of metric conversion Education and Certifications High school diploma or equivalent Job Specific skills and abilities Understanding of machine processes is beneficial when dealing with defects and material testing Good communication skills and the ability to share findings with different internal levels Ability to prioritize requests from production and outside customers simultaneously Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and make logical decisions under pressure Ability to learn on the fly and find alternate ways of gathering information if equipment or computer network is down Ability to collaborate with other members of the QA lab and Production team in decision making and coverage of production schedule Must be self-motivated with ability to solve problems independently making quick, but accurate decisions Ability to lift 50lbs Strong organizational skills and be able to grasp concepts quickly Familiarity with equipment used to test products (see list below) Equipment Used: Computer, GC, FT-IR, bar code reader, retort chamber, Gardner Haze, Instron, Bendtsen, microscope, balances, hot plates, viscometer, pH meters, Spencer impact, callipers, heat sealer, particle size analyzer, percent solids analyzer, coefficient of friction tester and miscellaneous gages Our Expectations We expect our people to be guided by The Amcor Way and demonstrate our Values every day to enable the business to win. We are winning when: Our people are engaged and developing as part of a high-performing Amcor team Our customers grow and prosper from Amcor's quality, service, and innovation Our investors benefit from Amcor's consistent growth and superior returns The environment is better off because of Amcor's leadership and products Accelerate the possible by joining a winning Amcor team that's transforming the packaging industry and improving lives around the world. At Amcor, we unpack possibility through our innovative and responsible packaging to provide solutions that benefit our customers, our people and our planet. More than 10,000 consumers worldwide encounter our products every second and rely on us for safe access to food, medicine and other goods. We value their trust by making safety our guiding principle. It's our core value and integral to how we do business. Beyond this core principle, our shared values and behaviors unite us as we work together to elevate customers, shape lives and protect the future. We champion our customers and help them succeed. We play to win - adapting quickly in an everchanging world - and make smart choices to safeguard our business, our communities and the people we serve for generations to come. And we invest in our world-class team, empowering our colleagues to unpack their potential, because we believe when our people grow, so does our business. 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E-Verify We verify the identity and employment authorization of individuals hired for employment in the United States. Benefits When you join Amcor, you will have access to a comprehensive benefits and compensation package that includes: Medical, dental and vision plans Paid time off, starting at 40 hours per year for full-time hourly employees, may vary by location Company-paid holidays starting at 8 days per year and may vary by location Wellbeing programs & Employee Assistance Program Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account Life insurance, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, and voluntary benefits Paid Parental Leave Retirement Savings Plan with company match Tuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval) Discretionary bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)