QC Technician

Company

kp (Klöckner Pentaplast) is a globally recognised leader in the packaging and specialty film industry, committed to sustainability and innovation.

The QC Technician utilizes standard operating procedures and specifications to evaluate products throughout the manufacturing process.

• Align with kp’s strategic compass and core behaviors:
  Focus, Accountability, Respect, and Urgency.
• Lead by example – promote a culture of safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Complete a Risk Assessment at the beginning of every shift.
• Recognise and mitigate safety hazards and quality issues.
• Complete PASA audits as required.
• Work closely with operators and supervisors; have daily communications; coordinate and cooperate with production personnel; follow all test procedures in the QA manual and test procedures located on the IMS.
• Check in‑process and finished product from manufacturing compliance to specifications and procedures.
• Upload orders in BDE once reviewed; release orders in SAP once VCM, 24‑Hour Layflat or any additional testing is completed and reviewed in a timely manner.
• Inspect product in the QC Lab, or in‑process on the Calender Lines, Extrusion Lines, Slitting and in the Packing area; record all findings on IP‑019‑1 and in the BDE. Keep all test instruments in smooth working order; verify thickness of product by using a Pro Gauge, TMI gauge or digital micrometer; verify width by use of a steel rule; determine gloss by using gloss meters;
  
  determine dimensional stability by time and temperature in percent; conduct any other specialised testing on products as needed; ensure calibration of test instrumentation is completed monthly or as required per instrument.
• Visually inspect material for defects such as, but not limited to, air, pit marks, gels, fibres, carbon specs (black points), burn, friction or any cosmetic altering variables.
• Use colour computer to determine light‑dark, blue‑yellow, and red‑to‑green ranges on product being run, as well as visual comparisons with standards in the lab on the Minolta Colourimeter.
• Investigate incorrect or questionable information on work orders and roll labels; determine the problem and correct it; process all retain samples in accordance with Department Procedures.
• Follow good safety and housekeeping practices in their assigned work areas and conduct daily cGMP walk‑throughs in the Plant.
• Investigate customer complaints and enter evaluation information on the Quality Notification in SAP.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Night Shift only position; able to work 12‑hour shifts, nights, weekends, holidays; must be able to work overtime as needed; two positions available.

• Associate’s degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two‑year college or technical school; or three to five years related experience and/or training in quality in a manufacturing facility, preferably in the plastics/polymer industry; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Computer skills – MS Office, SAP, BDE.

At kp, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is vital to our global success. We welcome applicants from all identities, ideas, perspectives and experiences and encourage people from under‑represented backgrounds to apply. We aim to create an inclusive culture where employees feel empowered to play to their strengths and see themselves reflected in the organisation without regard to race, gender, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, sexual preference, marital status or inclusion in any other protected class.