Quality Assurance Technician

Overview:

By bringing together these legacy companies, the distinct scale and comprehensive portfolio of products will bring customers more materials and choices. With a combined legacy of resilience, Magnera will build personal partnerships that withstand an ever-changing world.

Responsibilities:

JOB SUMMARY:

Maintain laboratory consumables inventory and address the needs of the lab testers.

This position has no direct reports but is responsible for indirect supervision of the labs.

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Promote and support highest levels of safety and quality, both personally and with others, throughout daily activities.
• Laboratory controls:
• Maintain and calibrate laboratory equipment and standards.
• Identify trends and irregularities in product data.
• Maintain laboratory consumables inventory.
• Address the needs and/or concerns of personnel conducting product testing.
• Training and qualification:
• Provide required annual training to the lab testers.
• Conduct measurement systems analysis of product test methods
• Expected to be QAKE Audit Trained and/or equivalent.
• Administrative:
• Review laboratory test methods for completeness and accuracy.
• Review raw material Certificates of Analysis for lot acceptance.
• Enter data as needed into Quality databases.
• Maintain list of PO’s submitted for all lab related purchases.
• Generate and transmit Certificates of Analysis to the customers.
• This position is part of a required weekend/holiday COA and on-call coverage rotation.
• Support:
• Provide testing support as needed during development activities
• Perform co-op testing with customer labs and other Berry sites.
• Cut down film rolls for through-roll quality measurements.
• Maintain QA retains for the NATN site and dispose of those that have reached expiration date.

Qualifications:

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent. Technical training in plastics, laboratory testing, computer systems or ISO9001 Quality Systems is a plus.
• Experience: Two years laboratory testing or comprehensive Quality Assurance experience required. Hands-on experience with material testing equipment is preferred. Basic computer skills required. Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and Access a plus.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

COMPETENCIES:

• Knowledge of all basic office machines (telephone, fax, and copier) is required. Knowledge of Quality Windows, Microsoft Office software running on a personal computer is also required. Knowledge of computer network systems, automated material testing and data transfer is a plus.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Work is performed in the operating areas, laboratories and office areas of the Berry Nashville Site.

EFFORT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Minimal lifting requirements. Position requires a high level of accuracy, attention to detail and organizational skills. Good oral and written communication skills are required. Excellent organizational skills are also critical.
• Occasional interaction with suppliers and customers is assumed.