Graham Packaging Company is hiring a Quality Assurance Technician to uphold and maintain quality standards for bottles as defined by technical drawings and specifications. This 12-hour night shift position (6:45 pm - 7:00 am) operates on a 2/2/4 rotating schedule in our Mason, OH plant.
What You'll Do
- Understand, follow, and enforce all established safety, health, quality GMP, and company policies.
- Communicate quality information across shifts and departments verbally and in writing.
- Setup and maintain product files in the Infinity QS data collection system.
- Develop and analyze statistical data, control charts, and product specifications.
- Participate in continuous quality improvement projects and related activities.
- Create, implement, and maintain inspection criteria and procedures.
- Complete required written documentation and forms.
- Coordinate and manage the held ware and rework processes.
- Coordinate quality activity with other departments to meet plant objectives.
- Coordinate quality control training for inspection and testing personnel.
- Play an active role on organizational teams.
- Assist in customer complaints investigation and corrective action processes.
- Assure Operators and PMT Leads follow procedures for tests and inspections.
- Change over challenge test samples during product changeovers.
- Assist all plant personnel with support of Infinity and quality reporting systems.
- Conduct and participate in gage R&R studies.
- Conduct process audits and finished goods audits for every machine.
- Complete product qualifications and First Articles tests as required.
- Analyze Statistical Process Control (SPC) charts and evaluate trends.
- Retest bottle measurements from production to verify conformance to standards.
- Perform multiple inspection tests to ensure parts meet or exceed specifications.
- Identify and segregate non-conforming product according to procedures.
- Audit rejected materials and customer returns, reporting findings.
- Monitor challenge test samples and QA supplies, requesting replacements as needed.
- Cover for vacation as needed.
- Maintain inventory of all caps and notify the QA Manager when low.
- Maintain work area and test samples in a clean and orderly fashion.
- Perform all other duties as assigned by the Quality Manager.
What We're Looking For
- A minimum of 1 to 3 years in a manufacturing environment.
- Ability to maintain regular, predictable, and punctual attendance.
- Essential computer usage and typing skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and maintain a positive attitude.
- Ability to work independently and carry assignments to completion.
- Effectively conveys facts and information clearly both verbally and in writing.
- Collaborates well with others and proactively contributes to group objectives.
Nice to Have
- Minimum of 6 months of quality experience.
Technical Stack
- Infinity QS data collection system
Team & Environment
You will report directly to the Quality Manager and play a collaborative role across plant departments.
Benefits & Compensation
- Benefits Day One
- Ten (10) Paid Holidays
- Vacation time
- Medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance
- 401K Employee Saving Plan
- Employee Wellness Program
- Paid time off in accordance with company policy and state law requirements
Work Mode
This is an onsite position based in Mason, OH.
Graham Packaging is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, religion, creed, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
