Job Description
Department: Quality Assurance
1.0 Purpose: To describe the duties and responsibilities of the Quality Assurance Technician in Bowling Green, KY facility
2.0 Scope: Bowling Green Facility
3.0 ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following: (Other duties may be assigned)
3.1 Support technical and administrative functions for the Quality Assurance Department.
3.2 Maintain inspection planning; directing use of inspection devices, software, and inspection equipment.
3.3 Use quality related software and hardware to validate product quality through both direct verification and sampling techniques.
3.4 Verification of Quality Windows-SPC system with high level of proficiency.
3.5 Verification of shop floor documents.
3.6 In absence of QA Manager or QA Coordinator review First Piece Inspections for conditions, which would lead to poor or inconsistent quality.
3.7 Have working knowledge of specifications, and clear understanding of the Traveler.
4.0 Qualifications:
4.1 Skills
4.1.1 Prefer experience in the quality discipline, in a decision-making or technical role preferred.
4.1.2 Working knowledge of MS Office applications.
4.1.3 One-year SPC exposure, either through direct implementation, or through formal training.
4.1.4 Motivation to learn new techniques, and modern quality theory.
4.1.5 Must be able to write concise reports, and communicate effectively to co-workers, and management.
4.1.6 Must be able to use tape measure to read and record measurements.
4.2 Education and/or Equivalent Experience
4.2.1 Preferred high school graduate or formal training, or offset with additional experience in the quality discipline or plastics industry.
4.2.2 Good verbal and written communication skills.
4.2.3 Knowledgeable in GMP, Food Safety Systems, SQF, ISO and the plastic packaging industry preferred.
4.3 Physical Requirements/Work Environment
4.3.1 Must be able to work twelve (12) hours per day with two (2) 15-minute breaks and one (1) 30-minute lunch. Must be able to work overtime when necessary.
4.3.2 QA Lab environment; temperature range 65-85 degrees, depending on season. The production area does not have climate control, area will be hot during summer months. The average temperature during winter is 50 degrees.
4.3.3 Noise level is usually 87dB. On production floor it is 90dB.
4.3.4 Minimal solvent and ink fumes, normal level of dust and odor associated with office at a plant site. There are fumes on the production floor: cleaning solvents, and oils when heated
4.3.5 Must be able to wear PPE, such as hairnet, beard net (if applicable), rubber sole shoes, earplugs and safety glasses. No jewelry allowed on plant floor. .
4.3.6 Will lift 10-40 lbs occasionally during day.
4.3.7 One to two hours intervals of sitting in a back supported chair doing paperwork, and attending meetings when applicable.
4.3.8 Single arm movement for writing, reading computer operation, calculator and copy machine.
4.3.9 Good visual acuity, ability to read printed films up to 1½-hour intervals i.e. retains
4.3.10 Demonstrate good interpersonal skills, ability to interact with all employees, outside contacts and counterparts throughout the Berry organization.
5.0 Organizational Relationship:
5.1 Reports to the Quality Manager.
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.
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