Quality Assurance Specialist – Lab & Production

Job Description

Major responsibilities include ensuring product quality by conducting lab tests of resin or film, performing on‑line inspections, and maintaining safety and hygiene practices on the line.

• Follow and support all Company safety, ISO, and GMP policies.
• Conduct Elmendorf tear tests as needed.
• Conduct dart drop tests as required.
• Gauge film using Measure Tech as required.
• Perform quality checks on all lines and take appropriate action on non‑conforming product.
• Report non‑conformances to the Lead Quality Auditor and/or Shift Supervisor.
• Fill in for the Lead Quality Auditor as requested.
• Maintain housekeeping and other tasks as assigned by the Lead Quality Auditor or Quality Manager.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must possess the following education, experience, and skills.

• High School Diploma or GED; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge in performing quality testing on product.
• Ability to operate office equipment and PC.
• Ability to operate a forklift or pallet jack.
• Ability to operate all lab equipment.
• Ability to enter test results into the computer.
• Ability to train new employees.
• Ability to communicate effectively with employees.
• Reading and interpreting safety rules, operating instructions, procedure manuals, and checklists.
• Writing routine reports and correspondence.
• Reading and interpreting documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and order forms or checklists;
  * speaking effectively with co‑workers*.
• Mathematical skills: basic calculations including reading tape measure, determining percentages, computing rates, ratios and percentages, and common fractions and decimals.
• Reasoning skills: solving practical problems and overcoming barriers, interpreting written, oral, diagrammatic or schedule instructions.

The physical demands described here are representative of those required to perform the essential functions of this job.

• Work around moving machinery or electricity requiring a high level of safety awareness.
• Use hand tools and wear appropriate PPE.
• Lift up to 57 pounds unassisted, push or pull up to 100 pounds.
• Stand and/or walk for 12‑hour shifts.
• Use hands and fingers to retrieve product from bins/trays and insert into packaging material.
• Travel stairs to QA lab.

Employees often work in a noisy environment where hearing protection is required. The work area may involve changing priorities, time pressures, and a high level of job‑related stress.

Amcor is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information about your EEO rights, please click on the "Know Your Rights:
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When you join Amcor, you receive a comprehensive benefits and compensation package that includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Paid time off, starting at 40 hours per year for full‑time hourly employees (may vary by location)
• Company‑paid holidays starting at 8 days per year (may vary by location)
• Wellbeing programs and Employee Assistance Program
• Health Savings Account / Flexible Spending Account
• Life insurance, AD&D, short‑term & long‑term disability, and voluntary benefits
• Paid parental leave
• Retirement savings plan with company match
• Tuition reimbursement (dependent upon approval)
• Discretionary bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)