Quality Technician

Petoskey Plastics

Petoskey Plastics aspires to stand 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.

• Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision benefits - valued at $4/hr over your base pay!
• PTO - start accruing just two weeks after your start date
• Earn a $500 bonus for maintaining a full-time status for the first 90 days of 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

We’re headquartered in Petoskey where our Lake Michigan shores are clasped by rhythmic waves of seafoam and cobalt. We’re honored to have roots in Texas, Tennessee, and Indiana as our production has expanded over the years. Our custom-engineered solutions tackle a variety of industries, including automotive, industrial, institutional, retail, construction, home improvement, medical, and more. Always moving forward!

Will work with the production shift manager to promote quality awareness and quality objectives throughout the plant, monitoring all quality aspects of production. The Quality Technician is also responsible for ensuring conformance to documentation and record keeping requirements and for reporting results of quality efforts.

• Attendance – be present for scheduled work hours.
• Maintain excellent standard for housekeeping.
• Work safely adhering to established safety procedures.
• Assist in interpreting work orders and drawings.
• Daily completion of QA shift report.
• Ensure conformance to all specifications.
• In-process product inspection.
• Containment of non-conforming product.
• Interpret test results, define problems, collect data, draw valid conclusions and provide solutions.
• Assist in the training of new hires in quality principles.
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities and submit them to department leadership.
• Assist in implementing new and updated procedures.
• Assist in special projects.
• Knowledge of customer requirements.
• Value performance testing and reporting on competitive product.
• Maintain and file production records.
• Maintain accuracy of calibration on equipment.
• All other duties as assigned.

• High School Graduate or GED
• Quality system management training
• Ability to read blueprints and line specs.
• Commitment to safety and quality
• Ability to match color and print standards
• Proven track record of excellent attendance
• Excellent problem solving, verbal and written skills
• Basic math skills
• Data entry accuracy and keyboarding skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to read a measuring tape
• Attention to detail