Quality Assurance Technician

OVERVIEW:

Magnera's purpose is to better the world with new possibilities made real. For more than 160 years, the originating companies have delivered the material solutions their partners need to thrive. Through economic upheaval, global pandemics and changing end-user needs, they have consistently found ways to solve problems and exceed expectations. 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.

JOB SUMMARY:

To serve as a resource to the Quality Assurance Manager, Management Staff, and Operations/Lab Associates in the area of data management (generation, collection, and reporting), lab equipment calibration and maintenance, and vendor monitoring activities.

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Promote and support highest level of safety, both personally and with others, throughout daily activities.
• Review of completed data report sheets and facilitation of investigative measures of discrepancies of non-conformities or out of control situations.
• Generate and transmit Certificates of Analysis to the customers.
• Generate and maintain data report sheets, Master Indexes, Quality Windows templates, and customer/trial data dashboards.
• Assist with lab equipment maintenance, calibration, and lab supply stocking.
• Special testing requirements above and beyond that required by operators/lab technicians (internal rejections, customer complaint materials, product development needs, etc.)
• Maintain vendor raw material specifications and master indexes.
• Review and track raw material CoA’s and monitor compliance to specifications.
• Internal quality auditing.
• Assist with lab training needs and documentation.
• Assist in the review and disposition of non-conforming product.
• File and maintain NCN records
• This position is part of a required weekend/holiday COA and on-call coverage rotation.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or GED
• 2 years’ experience in industrial manufacturing environment including physical property testing.  
• Strong computer aptitude (Microsoft office skills).
• Ability to distinguish letters

COMPETENCIES:

Advisory- Develops collaborative and trusting relationships with coworkers. Able to identify team member's needs, problems and issues. Able to advise and provide counsel, make fitting recommendations, and directs strategic choices.

Continuous Improvement- Able to identify improvement opportunities, manage performance indicators and solve problems by rigorously following continuous improvement principles. Ensure steadfast monitoring of processes, progress and results via KPI's.

Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations.

Planning & Organizing: Ability to plan, organize and prioritize tasks to meet defined goals- uses resources wisely. Can effectively direct work flow.

Decision Making: Can assess the scope, urgency and level of risk associated with a situation. Includes the ability to take measures in a timely manner to solve problems involving various levels of complexity & ambiguity.  Chooses the best solution based on analysis, experience and judgement.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Job functions will be performed in and around production, warehouse and office areas.
• Areas of the production facility may be very hot and humid, and have noise decibel levels in excess of 90.
• Work is performed in an office environment with frequent contact with others.
• Requires prolonged sitting and frequent bending, stooping and stretching, manual dexterity, ability to lift/push/pull up to 50 lbs. without assistance, ability to work from heights, ability to climb ladders, and the use of office equipment.

HEALTH & SAFTEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work in a safe manner and follow all Safety Rules. Report any safety hazards immediately.