Quality Assurance Technician

Build a Career, Not Just a JobJoin ALPLA, a global leader in sustainable packaging solutions serving some of the world's most recognized brands, including P&G, Unilever, L'Oréal, PepsiCo, and many more.As a family-owned company with locations around the world, ALPLA offers stable careers, hands-on training, competitive benefits, and opportunities for growth. Whether you're an experienced manufacturing professional or looking to start a new career, we provide the support and development you need to succeed.At ALPLA, we invest in our people, promote from within, and foster a culture focused on safety, teamwork, innovation, and continuous improvement. From apprenticeship programs and technical training to leadership development opportunities, ALPLA is committed to helping employees build long-term careers.What You Can Expect from ALPLACompetitive pay and comprehensive benefitsMedical, dental, and vision coverage401(k) with company matchChildcare and dependent care savings programsPaid vacation and holidaysCompany-paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insuranceTuition reimbursement and educational assistance programsCareer growth and advancement opportunitiesEmployee recognition programsHands-on training and professional developmentA stable, growing company committed to sustainabilityReady to Build Your Future?Join a team where your contributions matter, your development is supported, and your career can grow with a global industry leader.Apply today and discover what a career at ALPLA can offer.What Will You Enjoy DoingThe Quality Technician ensures that product quality and compliance standards are consistently met. Other responsibilities include performing accurate testing, maintaining proper documentation, verifying equipment readiness, communicating quality issues and supporting investigations as needed.Main Responsibilities:Product & Process VerificationKnows ALPLA bottle terminologyConducts bottle testing and understands customer specificationsPerforms routine quality checksCompletes equipment verificationsPerforms line clearance processQuality Systems & DocumentationCan properly complete paperwork and standards (basic)Navigates document management systemUnderstands IMS basicsUnderstands OPEX basicsCan complete COA review and preparationData Management & Analytical ToolsUnderstands CAQ basicsUnderstands statistics basic and/or intermediate as required by locationNonconforming Product & Problem SolvingManages internal and external defective productsUnderstands AQL and sampling plansUnderstands problem solving basicsParticipates in RCAsPerformance Metrics:On-time completion of assigned trainingPass Gauge R&R evaluationsAcceptable performance on data integrity auditsDepartmental goals as assignedCompetencies:Ensures AccountabilityDecision QualityCommunicates EffectivelyInstills TrustCollaboratesValues DifferencesDrives ResultsQualifications and Requirements:Education: minimum education of a High School diploma or equivalentExperience: 0-1 year of experience with physical lab testing equipment, preferredSkills: computer basics, passing ALPLA assessment scores, ability to work well with others, good decision making will minimal supervision, ability to multi-task, good organizational skillsCertifications/Licenses: NAOther Requirements: NAPhysical Demands:The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, use hands to finger, handle or feel.The employee is frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, and talk and hear.The employee is occasionally required to sit.The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 lbs, frequently lift and/or move up to 30 lbs and occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 lbs.Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.It is required to act in a safe and environmentally responsible manner at all times by adhering to all ALPLA policies and procedures and Safety Standards (OSHA).ALPLA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: ALPLA is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at ALPLA are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. ALPLA will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.