Folding Carton Quality Assurance Technician

Location: Belmont

Folding Carton Quality Assurance Technician Join Wynalda Packaging—recognized for excellence in folding carton manufacturing that supports premier brands worldwide—as our Quality Assurance Technician on the third shift.

A night on the job (3rd shift: 10:30 PM – 6:30 AM, overtime as needed)
Your shift begins with startup checks. You’ll verify and document all “start-up” procedures per our Work Instructions on:

Printing presses, die-cutters, and gluers at our Graphic Drive facility

Printing presses and bindery equipment at our Montana Trail facility

From there, you’ll move through the production floor, ensuring every run meets contract specifications:

Test inbound raw materials before they enter production, and conduct testing on finished product to confirm conformance.

Make routine checks of retains for each job across departments; at job close, verify proofs, sign-off sheets, and retains.

Inspect finished cut sizes for cards, wraps, and books, and stay alert for any mixed product.

Examine yellow-marked material loads prior to die-cutting; confirm die-cutters properly separate them and keep them isolated from acceptable product.

Compare color against customer samples and approve color accuracy.

Confirm gluers are equipped and functioning with barcode readers and glue detectors.

Review sample pulls and respond appropriately to findings.

Initiate sorting documentation when required.

Track and reconcile all scrap, maintaining accurate records.

Audit people and processes company-wide to verify adherence to procedures.

Verify line clearance between jobs and confirm skid tags match skid information prior to shipment.

Perform MIL-standards checks on finished goods.

Complete shortage forms for any jobs that run under count.

Issue CAPARs (Corrective and Preventive Action Reports) as needed.

Carry out other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Competencies Comfort with repetitive, detail-heavy work and sustained focus.

Reliable attendance and punctuality.

High personal standards: adheres to company policies, safety rules, and shows respect for peers and supervisors.

Goal-driven mindset: accepts targets and consistently meets or exceeds them.

Collaborative approach: works well in teams, supports others, and follows written and verbal directions from supervisors and peers.

Clear communicator—both written and verbal—with strong listening skills.

Follows directions accurately and completes tasks with minimal supervision.

Sound problem-solving: able to interpret written, oral, diagrammatic, or scheduled instructions and navigate practical problems with limited standardization.

Education & Experience High school diploma or GED required

Manufacturing experience preferred, not required

Technical ProficienciesGD&TQuality inspection and quality control experience

Continuous improvement mindset

Advanced inspection and gauge measurement

Precision measurement and inspection

First Article Inspection (FAI)
Tools & Technologies Calipers and micrometers

Quality control software

Compensation & Benefits Job Type: Full-time Comprehensive benefits: medical and prescription coverage, dental, vision, life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

Generous 401(k) plan with matching

Flexible spending program (voluntary)
Paid time off, vacation days, and paid holidays

Quarterly employee appreciation days and an annual holiday celebration

Bonus opportunities

Additional listed benefits
401(k)401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Health savings account

Paid time off Vision insurance

If you enjoy methodical work, take pride in precision, and thrive overnight, you’ll excel in this role.