Quality Technician Quality Technician

Trivium Packaging is a global sustainability leader in metal packaging with more than 60 locations worldwide, nearly 8,000 employees, and an annual revenue of approximately 3.0 billion. Trivium serves a diverse range of customers in a variety of end markets such as food, seafood, pet food, nutrition, beauty and personal care, household care, and premium beverages.

Trivium wants to shape the industry and has embarked on an ambitious transformation journey. In the near term, focus is on building & upskilling the team, deciding where to play & how to win, and increasing financial performance by executing the Trivium Business System (commercial, operational, and supply chain excellence). Sustainability is embedded in our materials and in our actions. Trivium has ambitious sustainability targets and focuses exclusively on products that are infinitely recyclable.

Our company sustainability journey has been awarded with a Platinum medal by Eco Vadis, the world's leading rating agent who allocated this award only to the top 1 % of the >75 000 companies reviewed. Sustainability is embedded in each and every function at Trivium, it’s in our DNA. The global head office is at Amsterdam Airport; however, many people work in virtual teams from different countries.

Our culture is results-driven, entrepreneurial, informal, and highly multicultural. Our people have a high degree of responsibility.

Under the direction of the Quality Manager, the Quality Technician (QT) will be an expert in the quality requirements of each production line as well as the quality system (APC). The QT must become fully proficient in understanding the quality standards, policies, APC systems, quality specifications, and ITM’s (Information Training methods/SOP’s). The QT is responsible for the accuracy and completeness of all quality checks and tests for the quality department as well as the proper reaction to the test results including effectively communicating with the team members, team leader, or manager as applicable.

This position monitors and maintains all department equipment in a manner that provides for safe and quality operations.

The QT is accountable for the department quality requirements as well as problem solving and training on defects. The QT will be instrumental in communicating, problem solving, analyzing, and reacting to quality problems as they arise. The QT will work closely with the plant management staff, crew team members, and working independently when required. The QT will be a resource for trials, process improvement, and product improvement activities.

• Maintain safe working environment for team members and equipment.
• Perform quality checks and inspections per defined standard work.
• Achieve and sustain competency on all gauges and quality checks.
• React to the quality check results according to company guidelines.
• Train all rotating team members on all required quality checks and measurements.
• Ensure all quality checks are completed and documented correctly as per requirements.
• Perform test studies and special measurements as required.
• Attain and sustain good working knowledge of SPC, control charts, ITM’s, quality policies, and plant instructions that pertain to quality.
• Ensure all HFI (Hold for Inspection) on their shift is properly documented and located and provide assistance and guidance to Team Leaders or Supervisors with regards to HFI.
• Ensure all housekeeping tasks are completed daily, weekly, and as required.
• Follow 5S standards for the quality lab, and any other plant area as applicable.
• Assist Operator Technicians and Team Leaders when the line is down as directed.
• Provide quality guidance and assistance to Team Leaders and Supervisors on off shifts and weekends.
• Perform duties and tasks as directed by the Quality Manager.
• Lead the quality department pass down briefings to the oncoming shift.
• Identify and replenish supplies of test solutions, cross section materials, and other quality consumables.
• Follow directions of Team Leader and Supervisor on the shift with respect to emergency situations and other critical operational issues.
• All other duties as assigned.