Quality Assurance Technician

Purpose:

The Quality Assurance Technician supports the day-to-day activities on the production floor to ensure Calumet Carton Company meets all internal and external requirements of the product being produced through each phase of the manufacturing process.

Primary Responsibilities:

1. Verify all appropriate procedures and/or work instructions are being followed and documentation practices are complete (process related).
2. Perform random audits throughout the shift to verify product and process conformance.
3. Perform specific inspection/testing activities per documented requirements.
4. Assist coordinating the flow of quarantined products including establishing parameters for sorting/rework.
5. Help production determine when changes are required for items being produced and reviewed.
6. Assists production in identifying additional tools and/or documentation needed to ensure product conformance.

Additional Responsibilities:

1. Preparation of customers’ required production samples for distribution to appropriate parties, as required.
2. Perform Final Inspection on outbound shipments as required. This includes the completion of product conformance documentation (i.e., COCs’), as required.

Knowledge and Skill Requirements:

1. Basic knowledge of lab testing; micrometers, scale, score bend, open force, rub test, COF, edge caliper, gloss reading.
2. Basic reading, writing, and arithmetic skills required. This is normally acquired through a high school diploma or equivalent.
3. General knowledge of computers and computer software, such as Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Outlook.
4. Printing, Converting, or Packaging industry experience preferred.
5. Knowledge of ISO 9001, SQF and GMP standards a plus
6. Ability to pass color test.
7. Ability to analyze issues to assist troubleshooting as needed on the production floor.
8. Ability to lift to 35 pounds, as required.
9. Able to work overtime and weekends as necessary.

Salary and Benefits:

• Full time hourly position, $21.00/hour.
• The company offers a comprehensive benefit package including vacation, 10 scheduled holidays per year, personal days, company subsidized medical, dental, vision and prescription insurance for employees and their families.
• 401 (k) or other company sponsored retirement plan.

About Calumet Carton:
Calumet Carton Company is a leading packaging manufacturer located in South Holland, IL. Our products include rigid mailing envelopes, custom designed and printed folding cartons and small flute corrugated boxes. Sold under the nationally known Stayflats® and Stayflats Plus® brands, our mailing products are marketed throughout the United States in several ways, including packaging catalogs, distributors, and factory direct. Our custom packaging solutions are sold through a select group of distributors.