Quality Technician-Level 1

This position requires the flexibility to work 40+ hours per week and weekends as required. The role reports directly to the Vice President of Quality or a designee.

• Follow all safety requirements.
• Generate Quality Notifications in the PLP Intranet.
• Conduct product inspection and testing to ensure compliance with applicable standards. Collaborate with production personnel to continually improve products and services provided to customers.
• Maintain good housekeeping in the lab and lab areas.
• Conduct inspections and tests as prescribed in the PLP Quality Manual:
  • Perform Density, Melt Index/HLMI, and Ash tests on all incoming products.
  • Conduct in‑process inspections for pipe extrusion at least twice per shift.
  • Verify the accuracy of silo pack logs.
  • Verify pipe dimensions on samples submitted for final inspection.
  • Perform Quick Burst and Ring Tensile tests within the capabilities of lab equipment.
  • Inspect finished product and mark appropriately for acceptance status.

• Leadership, professionalism, organizational and communication skills.
• Experience with MS Word and MS Excel.
• Strong focus on safety, quality, customer service and productivity.
• Ability to operate a forklift.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Strong math skills.

• 1–2 years’ experience.
• Previous customer service and/or warehouse experience.

• Ability to lift 75 pounds.
• Ability to verbally communicate with other employees.
• Ability to perform physical labor for extended periods of time in temperature extremes.
• Ability to use hands, arms and legs to physically handle and transport finished goods.
• Position requires full range of body motion including twisting, bending, reaching, squatting and ability to mount/dismount industrial equipment and vehicles.
• Ability to speak, read and write fluently in the English language.
• Must be able to withstand extreme weather conditions (especially heat).
• Must be able to work weekends.
• Ability to operate a forklift.
• Must have reliable transportation to/from work.
• Must be punctual to work.