Quality Control - AM 12 Hour Shift

JOB PURPOSE

The Quality Control Technician is responsible for monitoring and verifying the quality of plastic products throughout the production process. This role performs in-process and pre-shipment inspections, physical and dimensional testing, and packaging reviews to ensure finished goods meet company specifications and customer requirements. The Quality Control Technician communicates findings to Operators, Supervisors, and the Quality Manager, documents results, and supports continuous improvement of quality standards across the plant.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform scheduled quality checks on products throughout the production run, verifying conformance to specifications, drawings, and work instructions.
• Conduct physical and dimensional testing of plastic parts and materials using calipers, gauges, and other inspection equipment.
• Review packaging configurations to confirm products are packed, labeled, and prepared correctly for shipment.
• Perform pre-shipment quality audits to catch nonconformances before product leaves the facility.
• Record inspection results accurately and report findings in writing to the Quality Manager, and verbally to Supervisors and Operators, so corrective action can be taken promptly.
• Document and report, in writing, all corrective and preventive actions taken to resolve quality issues.
• Identify product defects, non-conforming material, and process deviations, and escalate issues in a timely manner.
• Train Operators and other team members on quality standards, inspection methods, and defect identification for assigned product lines.
• Maintain quality records and logs; perform routine data entry into quality tracking systems.
• Perform basic filing and recordkeeping to support quality documentation requirements.
• Support root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives related to product quality and scrap reduction.
• Follow all safety, GMP, and housekeeping procedures within the production and quality areas.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Prior experience in a quality control, manufacturing, or plastics production environment preferred.
• Proficient with MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Experience with Mattec or similar production monitoring systems is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify product defects and quality deviations.
• Willingness and ability to learn the company's product lines, specifications, and defect criteria.
• Good written and verbal communication skills; able to clearly report findings across shifts and departments.
• Strong team player who works well with Operators, Supervisors, and the Quality Manager.
• Basic computer and data entry skills.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs. of finished product.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and move throughout the production floor for extended periods during a shift.
• Work is performed in a manufacturing plant environment; exposure to noise, machinery, and varying temperatures typical of a plastics production floor.
• Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) as required by plant safety policy.