Quality Assurance Technician

AJM Packaging Corporation, one of America’s leading manufacturers of paper products, including paper plates, cups, bowls and bags, is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician to join our team. This individual will perform quality audits and inspections throughout production, identify and resolve quality issues through root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives, and support compliance with quality standards using advanced quality tools and methodologies.

• Audits materials, processes, and products at different stages of production to ensure compliance with company standards. (Measurement of plant level quality)
• Ensures operational process / product checks are being completed per the sample plan and verify those results.
• Identifies Quality issues that affect the form, fit, or function of the product and communicate information to the supervisor / foreman in a timely manner.
• Verifications audits to ensure quality issues are resolved in a timely manner.
• The ability to perform Root Cause investigations and utilize quality tools such as 5 Why, Cause & Effect, 8D, and factor analysis.
• Assist the Quality Manager in facilitation of problem-solving activities for Continuous Improvement opportunities.
• Willingness to train on advanced Quality fundamentals such as problem solving, quality tools, auditing, trend analysis, and Poka-Yoke (error proofing).

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred but not required
• One or more years of Quality experience preferred
• Ability to effectively perform process and product audits and compile results
• Must be able to successfully perform basic mathematical functions.

At AJM, our comprehensive “Cafeteria Benefits Plan” and “Flexible Spending Arrangement” (FSA), truly sets us apart from the competition. Under the cafeteria plan you’ll receive a comprehensive package of company paid medical, dental, optical, life and disability insurance coverage.

• Medical Insurance (BCBS)
• Optical Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Cafeteria Benefits Plan
• Flexible Spending Agreement
• Health Savings Account
• Child & Dependent Care Savings Account
• 401 K Retirement Plan (with Safe Harbor Company Match)
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Assistance/Wellness Program
• Paid Vacations
• Paid Holiday
• Paid Sick & Personal Time
• Professional Development Program (AJM University)

AJM was originally founded as a distributor of commercial paper, plastic and foil packaging products and related cleaning, janitorial and order processing supplies, and equipment by three (3) Detroit area brothers operating out of a small warehouse in Detroit’s Eastern Market. In 1957 they built and moved into slightly larger quarters on Detroit’s southwest side, where, for the very first time, they began manufacturing their own products.

Over the ensuing decades, AJM gradually evolved from its broadline distributor beginnings into a major paper products manufacturer, today employing nearly 3,000 people and operating eight (8) manufacturing and five (5) warehouse/distribution facilities strategically located throughout the United States.

Some things have undoubtedly changed since AJM was founded, but the company’s commitment to its customers and employees, alike, has not wavered and is deeply embedded in its DNA. So, too, is the founding brothers’ entrepreneurial spirit, “can do” attitude and singular focus on the value proposition that has fueled the company’s success from the very beginning. We’re still family owned and operated, still manufacturing our products in the good old USA and still providing our customers with the same reliable service and quality products they’ve come to expect from AJM for more…