Quality Tech

Experienced Quality Technician

Hood Container Corporation is seeking an Experienced Quality Technician for our Walker, MI plant who will be responsible for conducting internal and external quality audits, documenting/reporting nonconformances, responding to customer inquiries. Strong organizational, teamwork, and self-starter skills will lead you to success in this role.

How You Will Contribute:

• Quality Tech will communicate with colleagues and teammates to have a strategic and first-in-class mentality.
• Assist with line verifications and line clearance verifications.
• Review/validate rejects and help problem-solve with production to reduce/eliminate using root cause analysis.
• Perform 1st articles of inspection.
• Ensure the completion of all quality check sheets, production records and quality reject sheets daily.
• Assist Mock recalls as directed by Quality Lead.
• Maintain Quality Management System through daily walks and internal audits.
• Support all departments with internal and external quality concerns during a customer complaint.
• Support Management with all internal and external audits.
• Perform Quality/Data Entry daily tasks as needed.
• Must be able to work in high temperature & humidity conditions while wearing proper PPE including, but not limited to, hearing protection, steel toe shoes, and safety glasses.

What It Takes:

• Computer Skills – Excel, Word, Quality System, and Inventory Mgmt. Software
• Excellent Observation and Organizational Skills
• Effective Communication (Oral/Written) and Training Skill Set
• HS Diploma/G.E.D. Required

Preferred:

• Experience in corrugated industry
• 1-3 years previous QA/QC experience
• Internal Auditor Certification/Training
• Familiarity with ISO 9001:2015, HAACP, SQF, or ASI cGMP
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus

Why You'll Love Working at Hood Container:

• Career Growth: We support your development through on-the-job training and advancement opportunities.
• Supportive Culture: Join a team that values your contributions and encourages collaboration.
• Stable & Growing Industry: Be part of a company that's expanding in the sustainable packaging space.

Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the citizens and customers we serve. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.

Hood Container Corporation is a family-owned, Mill to Market company, specializing in containerboard and kraft paper, corrugated boxes, high graphic displays, and contract packaging. Our commitment to customer happiness, employee well-being, environmental stewardship, and operational excellence drive our business. Over the last decade, Hood Container Corporation has grown to become one of the top ten Paper and Packaging Companies in the United States.