Quality Specialist

The Quality Control (QC) Technician is responsible for performing receiving, in-process, and final inspections of corrugated packaging, folding cartons, printed materials, and related packaging components to ensure compliance with Amerisource Quality Standards, approved engineering drawings, customer specifications, artwork approvals, and Corrugated Quality Inspection Criteria.

This position serves as the primary quality representative on the production floor and is responsible for identifying, documenting, and communicating quality issues that could affect product appearance, functionality, structural integrity, customer satisfaction, or regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

Product & Print Inspection

Inspect corrugated boxes and folding cartons for print accuracy, color consistency, clarity, and overall quality against approved art proofs.

Identify defects including color fading, incorrect colors, ink smudging, misprints, and print inconsistencies.

Perform inspections on initial runs, mid-run, and end of run, ensuring consistency throughout the entire production process.

Receiving & Floor QC

Conduct QC inspections on all product received from vendors (e.g., Spartan Printing, BCI) before material is released to production or customers.

Open and inspect every case or carton as required, including pulling and reviewing samples from each pallet.

Review and verify part numbers, quantities per pallet, and product accuracy using internal systems such as DDI.

Documentation & Reporting

Document QC findings, including photos and written notes, and share results with QMS Manager, Production, and Management.

Assist with creating and maintaining Quality Control forms, Board Issue Forms, and QC documentation used on the production floor.

Process Support & Communication

Act as “eyes and ears” on the production floor by closely monitoring machine runs and immediately reporting any issues with ink, board, tooling, machines, setup, or delays.

Communicate directly with QMS Manager and vendors regarding QC issues, rejections, pickups, credits, or scrap decisions.

Support priority QC requests and coordinate inspections before customer visits or incoming vendor representatives.

Required Experience & Skills

Previous Quality Control experience, preferably in corrugated packaging, folding cartons, or printed materials.

Strong understanding of print quality standards and ability to compare finished product to art proofs.

Attention to detail and ability to inspect high volumes of product accurately. Comfortable working on the production floor around machinery.

Able to clearly document findings and communicate issues professionally.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with corrugated packaging quality standards.

Experience conducting receiving inspections and supplier quality evaluations.

Experience with NCRs, SCARs, RMAs, and corrective action processes.

Knowledge of basic quality systems, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement methodologies.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person