Recycle QA Technician

Job Details

Job Location:

Hartford City Plant - Hartford City, IN 47348

Position Type:
Full Time Job Shift: Any

Petoskey Plasticsaspirestostand out as an industry leader in sustainability, using advanced recycling technology to manufacture high-quality films, bags, and resins from post-consumer materials. Our commitment to eco-friendly innovation sets us apart, as we strive to earn the appreciation and respect of our customers, associates, and communities. If you are seeking a family-oriented company that values career growth and provides robust paid training, explore the comprehensive benefits listed below to see how Petoskey Plastics can support your professional journey.

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Afew of our over 20 competitive benefits:

• Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision benefits - valued at $4/hrover your base pay!
• PTO - startaccruingjust two weeks after your start date
• Earn a $500 bonus formaintaininga full-time status for the first
  90 daysof employment with good attendance.
• Petoskey Plastics pays 3% of your annual earnings into your 401k regardless of your contribution!
• Profit Sharing
• Birthday Pay
• Call-in Bonus
• Safety Shoe and Safety Glasses Reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Wellness Reimbursement(up to $400 annually)
• Life Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability

The Recycle Quality Technician will be responsible for inspecting and grading scrap bales of material, conducting resin checks, spot-checking process control documents, evaluating the quality of purchased materials from suppliers, and ensuring the Recycle Department adheres to Quality Management System (QMS)

• Assess the quality of scrap bales of material to ensure they meet company standards
• Perform regular resin checks to verify material composition and quality
• Conduct test on pellets to ensure they meet quality specifications
• Review and verify process control documents to ensure compliance with established procedures
• Perform spot checks on production lines to ensure blend accuracy
• Evaluate the quality of materials purchased from suppliers and provide feedback to ensure they meet company specifications
• Track supplier performance and fallout rates to identify areas for improvement
• Ensure the recycling department adheres to the Quality Management System (QMS) by monitoring processes and implementing necessary improvements
• Accurately document inspection results and maintain detailed records of quality control activities
• Work closely with production and procurement teams to address quality issues and implement corrective actions
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management

Education

• High School Diploma or GED; additional technical training or certification in quality control or a related field is a plus

Experience

• Previous experience in quality control, preferably in a recycling or manufacturing environment

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents and specifications
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Proficiency in using quality control tools and software

• Regular and Reliable Attendance
• Reading
• Writing
• Visual Acuity
• Ascend/Descend Stairways and Platforms with Heights of up to 50+ feet
• Standing for 12 hours
• Walking
• Bending
• Twisting
• Reaching
• Pushing
• Pulling
• Lifting/Carrying up to 30 pounds (higher weights require a two-person lift)
• Concentration