Quality Control Technician

We are hiring a full-time night shift Plastics Quality Control (QC) Technician responsible for performing various physical properties tests on finished compounds and plastic raw materials as required to support the manufacture of high-quality plastic products. Operates testing and processing equipment in accordance with the internal standardized procedures. Co-operates and communicates with all manufacturing departments.

The QC Technician has an average starting rate of up to $20.00 an hour (incl. overtime and shift differential if applicable) at our Portland, PA location. Portland is conveniently located along the Delaware Water Gap and within 30 minutes of Stroudsburg, Easton, Brodheadsville, Mt. Pocono, and Hackettstown, NJ.

Schedule:

• 2-week rotational 2*2*3 schedule: Sun, Wed, Thurs and Mon, Tues, Fri, Sat (36 hrs / 48 hrs)
• Night Shift schedule: 6:00 pm - 6:00 am

Duties:

• Understands and follows all company policies, practices, and procedures.
• Follows standardized work processes and adhere to safe work practices in a continuous improvement environment
• Ensures housekeeping duties are performed in the work area.
• Maintains the inventory of all supplies needed for the QA office.
• Completes appropriate logs and paperwork pertaining to the QA office both manually and electronically.
• Sets up and operates all the analytical and processing/converting equipment in the QA Department area as part of sample preparation processes.
• Collect and evaluate the samples (plastic compounds) from the production to ensure the product meets customer specifications.
• Report the results and findings promptly through emails and updating the internal QA interface system
• Understand product names along with their critical tests and release criteria.
• Periodically communicate pertinent information to the QA supervisor and other employees as needed.
• Interacts with the production, packing, and logistics departments as needed.
• Performing troubleshooting and issue maintenance work orders as needed.
• Perform raw material testing per internal standard procedures
• Other duties related with QA / RD assigned by the supervisor

Experience and Education:

• High School diploma preferred
• Knowledgeable and proficient in MS Office (Outlook, Word, and Excel)
• Detail-oriented
• Prior related plastics mechanical testing experience preferred
• Understanding basic mechanical processes and how a machine operates is preferred
• 2 yr + of experience in fast-paced and time-sensitive process manufacturing industry is preferred
• Ability to perform basic mathematical testing calculations
• Ability to read and follow manuals and procedures

Physical Qualifications

• Lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds
• Standing for an extended period
• Lift, throw, bend, squat, twist, and reach
• Work in both hot and cold conditions

Job Requirements

• Be 18 years or older
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English
• Eligible to work in the United States without a visa sponsorship
• Must be able to work the 12 hour shift and specified days
• Must be dependable and have excellent attendance
• Be a dependable self-starter with a desire to learn and cross-train
• Have a strong work ethic, positive attitude, and excellent attendance

Ultra-Poly Offers

• Starting rate of up to $20.00 an hour (incl. overtime and differential if applicable)
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage on the 1st of the month after 60 days
• Performance reviews every 6 months
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Weekly pay with direct deposit
• 100% company-paid disability, life, and AD&D insurance
• 401k after 1 year with a generous company match
• Quarterly attendance bonuses
• Employee referral bonuses
• Safety bonuses
• and more...