Quality Tech, Continuous Improvement

We have an immediate opportunity for a Quality Specialist with SQF, HACCP, Food Safety program. CI knowledge and experience. In this function you will inspect manufactured products to ensure compliance and conformance to Quality, assist with the SQF/Food Safety and CI Programs and provide back up to the Quality Lead.

• Follows plant safety procedures and guidelines
• Knows emergency procedures and knows what to do in the event of power outages, machine failures, workplace injuries, etc.
• Wears and utilizes personal protective equipment (PPE) as required
• Understands and identifies lock‑out/tag‑out procedures
• Informs supervisor of safety issues; reports any workplace injury or incident immediately
• Inspects products for defects as described by quality standards. The focus is on distinguishing major/minor defect levels within regards to product fit/form/function.
• Identifies and determines products as Pass or Fail based on Quality standards
• Alerts and advises supervision of potentially defective products
• Provides Pass/No‑Pass samples for machine sample boards; provides sample parts for shift production meetings
• Communicates daily with supervision to stay informed of current quality concerns
• Conducts product quality audits per shift per machine; quality audits are performed in accordance with procedures
• Assists with ongoing re‑inspections
• Works with manufacturing to improve efficiency of inspection duties
• Completes the following audit actions in all areas of the plant: changeover & setup approvals, first piece/last piece approvals, process control checks, GMP/Food Safety audits, 5S (if applicable)
• Assists with SQF procedures (development, document review, forms, updating and training)
• Assists with SQF internal audits and customer complaints and investigations
• Assists with the review of CAPAs
• Leads continuous improvement, A3 projects
• Completes sample request processing as directed
• Enters data accurately into Excel or SPC software
• Performs quality testing using laboratory measuring equipment
• Performs gauge calibration
• Leads a functional team in inspection techniques or improvements as needed
• Supports the plant’s food safety initiatives by completing plant‑required food safety training and implementing/compliance with required practices
• Supports company food safety efforts through commitment and compliance with SQF standard practices and policies
• Follows plant quality practices including Good Manufacturing Practices, or GMP’s
• Acts as backup for Quality Lead as needed
• Performs other duties as assigned

More than a job. Grow, belong, and make a difference. At D&W Fine Pack, we don’t just make packaging, we build purpose, pride, and strong teams. Whether you’re launching your career or bringing years of experience, this is a place where you can grow, be supported, and make a real impact.

Our culture is built on four core values that guide everything we do:

• Dedicated to Excellence – We hold ourselves to high standards in safety, sustainability, quality, and service
• Winning with Success – We keep improving to deliver more for our customers and community
• Focused on Service – We listen, act fast, and support both our customers and each other
• People with Purpose – We work as one team, showing respect, integrity, and care for all

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• 401k with company match
• Short and Long‑Term Disability (STD/LTD)
• Company‑paid life insurance
• FSA’s for Medical & Dependent Care
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – counseling, financial tools, legal help & more
• Wellness program
• Cancer Expert Now – access to expert consultations for cancer diagnosis and treatment guidance
• And more

If this sounds like the kind of company and team you want to grow with, we’d love to hear from you.