Packaging Manufacturing Quality Technician (Folding Cartons)

Job Description

Job Description

Packaging Manufacturing Quality Technician (Folding Cartons)

Are you meticulous, steady under pressure, and energized by nighttime production? At Wynalda Packaging, a leader in folding carton solutions for global customers, we rely on third-shift quality professionals to keep every specification on target.

Guard product quality from incoming materials through finished goods. Ensure every order aligns with contractual requirements across printing, bindery, die-cutting, and gluing.

• 10:30 PM – 6:30 AM
• Overtime as needed

1. Launch with confidence: Complete and document all start-up procedures per Work Instructions on printing presses, die-cutters, and gluers at Graphic Drive, and on printing presses and bindery equipment at Montana Trail.
2. Verify materials: Test inbound raw materials prior to production and perform tests on finished goods.
3. Control the run: Perform regular retain checks for each job in every department; at job close, verify proofs, sign-off sheets, and retains.
4. Dimensions & identity: Inspect cut sizes for cards, wraps, and books; remain vigilant for mixed product.
5. Special handling: Inspect yellow-marked loads before die-cutting, ensure die-cutters separate them properly, and keep them segregated from good product.
6. Color assurance: Verify color against customer samples.
7. Gluer readiness: Confirm barcode readers and glue detectors are present and functioning on gluers.
8. In-process checks: Inspect pulls and respond accordingly; initiate sorting documents when needed.
9. Accountability: Track and document all scrap; audit workers and processes across the company.
10. Production integrity: Verify line clearance between jobs; confirm skid tags match skid information before shipment.
11. Compliance: Perform MIL-standards checks on finished products; complete shortage forms for any under-count jobs.
12. Corrective actions: Issue CAPARs as required.
13. Adaptability: Perform other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or GED; prior manufacturing experience preferred.
• Comfort with repetitive, precise work for extended periods.
• Dependable attendance and punctuality.
• Conscientious, safety-minded, and respectful of colleagues and leadership.
• Results-oriented—committed to meeting goals and targets.
• Team-focused, receptive to guidance, and able to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Clear communicator with strong listening skills.
• Works independently with minimal supervision; capable of solving practical problems and interpreting written, oral, diagram, or schedule-based instructions in settings with limited standardization.

• GD&T
• Quality inspection and quality control expertise
• Continuous improvement orientation
• Advanced inspection and gauge measurement
• Precision measurement and inspection
• First Article Inspection (FAI)

• Calipers and micrometers
• Quality control software

Job Type: Full-time

• Medical and prescription coverage, dental and vision insurance, life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Generous 401(k) plan with matching
• Voluntary participation in a flexible spending program
• Vacation days and paid holidays
• Quarterly employee appreciation days and an annual holiday celebration
• Bonus opportunities

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

If precision, process discipline, and pride in perfect packaging describe you, we’d love to meet you.