CI​/QA Inpsector

Novolex is a leading manufacturer of food, beverage, and specialty packaging that supports multiple industries including food service, restaurant delivery and carryout, food processing, grocery and retail, and industrial sectors. Novolex manufacturing and sourcing expertise spans a diverse range of substrates including resin, paper, molded fiber, aluminum and more. We provide customers a broad array of stock and customized solutions with 120 product categories, 250 brands and over 39,000 SKUs.

The Novolex sustainability vision is built upon three pillars: our products, our operations and our people. Each is critically important to our growth and future as a business. These pillars form the foundation of our company-wide commitment to sustainability, helping us achieve our ambitious goals through our wide-ranging initiatives.

CI/QA Inspector|Grottoes, Virginia| Now Hiring

Compensation:

• Starting pay rate from $22.36 hour- Paid Weekly!
• Eligible for annual & skill-based wage increases
• Eligible for monthly bonus based upon plant productivity*

Available Shift:

• 7:00 AM-7:00 PM (will rotate quarterly to 7:00 PM-7:00 AM)
• 2x2x3 schedule

Job Summary:

The y Quality Inspector is responsible for ensuring that film roll products meet specified quality standards and customer requirements. This role involves inspecting, measuring, documenting, and collaborating with production teams to maintain high-quality production standards. The inspector monitors various aspects of film roll quality, including film treatment, opacities, shrinkage, tearing, surface conditions, edge quality, and roll stability. They are also responsible for identifying and reporting potential customer concerns related to product quality.

Among the inspectors’ regular duties, they are also entrusted with auditing the standard line conditions as required by operational guidelines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Inspecting Materials: Examine finished products to verify they meet company and customer specifications.
• Measuring and Testing: Use precision measurement tools to check product durability, functionality, and safety; ensure accurate gauge profiles across the film web.
• Documenting Results: Record inspection results, including any defects or deviations, in reports and logs.
• Communication: Inform supervisors of any quality issues and collaborate on corrective actions to resolve them.
• Training: Work in collaboration with the QA and Operations’ teams to train operators on quality standards and procedures to enhance production quality.
• Record Maintenance: Maintain comprehensive records and logs as part of the quality analysis process to assess adherence to customer expectations. Initiate the escalation process promptly when required to address issues effectively.
• Customer Concern Analysis and Continuous Improvement: Collaborate with investigating root causes of any customer-reported issues within the manufacturing process and work on implementing solutions.
• Safety Compliance: Follow and enforce safety protocols during inspections and across the production floor.
• Film Treatment Monitoring: Monitor film treatment aspects, including opacities, tearing, surface defects, shrinkage, and edge quality, ensuring smooth slitted edges on film rolls.
• Process Audit: Conduct random audits to ensure alignment with standard line conditions.
• Roll Resistance and Consistency: Ensure film rolls are consistently wound within specific hardness and variance tolerances.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Technical Proficiency: Knowledge of extrusion processes and quality control methods; experience with film roll production preferred.
• Attention to Detail: Strong ability to detect minor defects or deviations in…