Graphic Packaging International Jobs

Quality Assurance Tester - Nights

Requisition ID: 4795

Location:

Sioux Falls, SD, US, 57104

Department: Quality

Travel: No Travel Required

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At Graphic Packaging International, we produce the paper cup that held your coffee this morning, the basket that transported those bottles of craft beer you enjoyed last weekend, and the microwave tray that heated your gourmet meal last night. We’re one of the largest manufacturers of paperboard and paper-based packaging for some of the world’s most recognized brands of food, beverage, foodservice, household, personal care and pet products. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, we are collaborative, diverse, innovative individuals who create inspired packaging while giving back to our communities.

With over 25,000 employees working in more than 130 locations worldwide, we strive to be environmentally responsible in our industry and in the communities where we operate. We are committed to workplace diversity and offer compensation and benefits programs that are among the industry’s best to reward the talented people who make our company successful.

If this sounds like something you would like to be a part of, we’d love to hear from you.

A World of Difference. Made Possible.

Position Summary

The quality auditor is an essential role in the manufacturing industry. At GPI, the quality auditor ensures the consistent production of quality products. This is accomplished by performing quality checks at each production stage including testing of the product, documenting the results of each audit, and assisting in a variety of other duties.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Auditing of processes, procedures, and product:

• Perform quality inspections of the product at every stage of production. It is estimated that 80% of your time shall be on the production floor evaluating the quality of each item produced to meet the required specifications.

• Verification that production is meeting the requirements of each production job.

• Maintain quality records by properly completing the required audit and quality forms.

• Pull samples for both internal testing and customer needs.

• Testing of raw materials, product, and equipment:

• Perform testing of products in a timely manner

• Evaluate the results of testing to meet specifications, and report results back to operations when they do not meet defined requirements

• Document results of completed testing in electronic format, and file any paper documents

• Assist with the maintenance and calibration of all testing equipment.

• Management of Non-Conforming products and incoming materials:

• Understand the cause of basic nonconforming defects, and communicate findings to operators and supervisors

• Assist in establishing disposition and sorting limits/guidelines of non-conforming product

• Monitoring sorting process, assisting when necessary to ensure correct re-work of product

• Reporting and communication of daily observations and findings:

• Report the results of performed audits and testing to all operations at the end of each shift

• Communicate found issues immediately to machine operators and supervisors as needed

• Communicate daily findings within quality department

• Provide support to the Department and the Organization:

• Assisting with safe practice/housekeeping (AIB/GMP) within the organization. (Be a good role model and help enforce the rules of conduct, safety and housekeeping).

• Maintain quality records by filing or data entry into the computer and archiving as needed.

• Providing basic quality training to new production employees

• Training of new QA auditors

• Adhere to all safety rules and policies –

• Identify and report safety concerns

• Hold self & co-workers accountable for safe working habits

• Timely reporting of accidents or injuries

• Adhere to all company policies, to include but not limited to –

• Reporting to work as scheduled, adhering to company attendance policies and

• expectations

• Reporting to work on time and supporting schedule changes and/or overtime assignments

• Complying with all AIB /GMP guidelines

• Communicating in a manner that is respectful and promotes teamwork.

• Other tasks as apparent or assigned.

Organizational Relationships

Must be willing and able to create and maintain a good working relationship with all Bell Incorporated team members – be a part of the team

Must have a positive attitude toward your work and the people around you

Must work closely, professionally, and respectfully with all other internal departments.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Must be able to communicate in English, as well as read, understand and follow work instructions as provided in the English language

Must be detail-oriented and organized

Must possess the ability to multi-task and have strong communication skills.

Willingness to learn and improve personal, team and organizational performance

Basic computer skills including Microsoft Excel and Word

Ability to use, maintain and calibrate test equipment

Ability to obtain certification and operate a forklift in a safe and proper manner

Ability and willingness to follow procedures

Ability to work in a self-directed manner

Must be willing and able to train other people

Education and Experience

High School/GED diploma

Preferred 2-year quality experience in a manufacturing setting.

Working Conditions

Lift up to 50 lbs. on a consistent basis

Must be able to obtain a forklift certification and the ability to climb on/off forklift to support job tasks

Stand and/or walk up to 8-12 hours per day

Stoop, bend, scoop, climb and twist as necessary to support work duties

Perform work tasks involving hands, arms, and upper body; includes work above shoulder height

Work up to 12-hr. work shift and be able to work overtime as requested

Must have color vision and good visual acuity

Must have personal transportation to go between facilities as required. Requires valid driver’s license and proof of insurance.

Graphic Packaging is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All candidates will be evaluated on the basis of their qualifications for the job in question. We do not base our employment decision on an employee's or applicant's race, color, religion, age, gender or sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic identity, genetic information, disability, veteran/military status or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.Click here to view the Poster, EEO is the Law. (https://performancemanager4.successfactors.com/Graphicpkg/SF_eeo_is_the_law_federal_poster.pdf)

Nearest Major Market: Sioux Falls