Quality Assurance Technician

Requirements for DOT-Regulated or Safety-Sensitive Position

Not applicable for this job

The Quality Assurance Associate is responsible for evaluating bottle-decoration quality by conducting audits to identify potential process, decoration, and operational inefficiencies. This role performs testing and audits during production, as well as final audits of the overall package. The Quality Assurance Associate works with the QA Supervisor and Production team to address discrepancies found on production lines and improve quality and processes.

Testing must be documented daily. The position requires strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills to report audit observations and communicate trends or concerns to department leaders and operational team members in a timely manner. The Quality Assurance Associate must be able to balance multiple priorities, manage time effectively, demonstrate analytical and technical skills, and maintain careful attention to detail and quality.

Perform decoration testing and audits in accordance with SRI’s testing control plan. Complete testing documentation daily and communicate results to management as needed.

Work with other QA team members to communicate established procedures across SRI positions and continuously audit for non-conformance, consistency, and effectiveness.

Recommend process or procedure modifications when needed. Communicate changes and review them with employees through training, retraining, and explanation of the process and its purpose.

Train, monitor, and communicate Quality Inspector responsibilities and skills to support employee growth and development.

Assist the QA Supervisor in determining the timely final disposition of finished goods.

Identify and help determine root causes of potential risks or concerns identified during processing.

Performs other duties as assigned. Necessary and/or required training will be administered by appropriate SRI Ohio, Inc. personnel, and training records will be maintained for verification and validation.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The qualifications below represent the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Required

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Management Information Sciences, Computer Science, Accounting, or a related field

Preferred

Experience

One (1) year or more of audit and/or inspection evaluation experience

Preferred

Skills and Abilities

Analytical skills

Required

Skills and Abilities

Strong commitment to quality

Required

Skills and Abilities

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Required

Skills and Abilities

Flexibility to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Required

Skills and Abilities

Excellent organizational skills

Required

Skills and Abilities

Ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously

Required

Knowledge

Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (intermediate)

Preferred

Knowledge

Auditing experience or technical expertise with SAP, Mainframe, Hyperion, AS400, SQL, Oracle, and/or Unix (intermediate)

Preferred

Does Position Supervise?

Yes

Travel Required?

No

Not specified in prior job description

• Perform job tasks despite distractions or interruptions
• Exercise independent judgment
• Effectively communicate in speech and writing
• Prioritize work assignments and use time efficiently
• Perform a variety of duties, often switching tasks
• Analyze information…