QA Technician

PPC Flexible Packaging is a premier high-quality flexible packaging manufacturer. As consumer behaviors change due to busy on-the-go lifestyles, rapid urbanization, and high disposable incomes, snacks are emerging as an alternative to full meals due to their convenience of being ready-to-eat, and easy to pack and eat on the go. PPC Flexible Packaging offers a variety of snack packaging options that will help snack foods stay fresh, stand out on shelves, and offer consumer convenience.

We love what we do and think you will too! We treat each other like family. That's why we offer a competitive pay package and benefits as well as a liberal time off to support you and your family: 10 paid holidays, 3 personal days, vacation time and parental leave. We want you to grow with the company, so we offer career opportunities, training programs, tuition reimbursement for all of our production employees to grow their career and increase their pay. And we like to have fun! At any time we could be having a fishing competition, celebrating a team members birthday, or organizing a cookout. Come join our team, we think you will love it!

We offer a $3,000 Sign-on Bonus!

In this role you will...

Understand all QA testing requirements and operate all lab equipment in a safe manner by

following company policies and procedures. They are responsible for ensuring that the product

does not become contaminated in any way and the equipment is maintained to ensure that it

operates as designed and is safe at all times.

Responsibilities:

Ensure product does not become contaminated in any way

Ensure the equipment is maintained to ensure that it operates as designed and is safe at all times.

Follow all company policies and procedures.

Be familiar with the operation of all safety devices on the slitters.

Read and interpret the Job Jacket.

Operate and understand all aspects of all the slitters.

Set up and operate RADIUS system.

Complete job checkout before starting production.

Complete Line Clearance Form. Fill out Master Roll Tally Sheet for each job.

Loading WIP master rolls into unwinds in correct direction.

Load and position empty cores, cut to the proper size, on rewind shafts.

Operate the edge guide, the impression, and footage counters.

Operate the tension controls.

Learn proper splicing techniques.

Weigh finish rolls accurately.

Proper roll put up on finished pallets.

Properly use colored poly bags.

Properly operate the core cutter.

Pull samples for QA Lab per the job jacket.

Operate the label computer.

Proper completion of roll core tags.

Weigh waste and complete waste tickets.

Monitor quality of material being produced and understand QA Hold tag system.

Follow all GMP's to avoid product contamination.

Keep work area and equipment clean per SQF Food Safety requirements.

Perform Operator assigned preventative maintenance as scheduled.

Complete all required paperwork.

Understand scheduling board and scheduling cards.

Troubleshoot as necessary.

Minimal Job Requirements:

High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required

PPE Required: Hairnet, Cut Resistant Gloves, Safety Glasses, Safety Shoes (Steel Toed)

PPC Flexible Packaging is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental Pay:

• Signing bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Mission, KS: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Manufacturing: 1 year (Required)

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Required)
• Overnight Shift (Required)

Work Location: One location