Quality Control Associate

Description

Join the PAK.

The Visual Pak Companies are aligned with many of the largest consumer product companies in the household, personal care, automotive and food product industries.

30 years of consistent growth with no end in sight is a testament to our best‑in‑class workforce as the foundation for our collective success. The Visual Pak is looking for innovative and dedicated achievers who are encouraged to keep a healthy work/life balance to join our team.

Quality Control Associate

The Quality Control Associate provides testing protocols on product components and finished goods, ensuring results meet consumer law, our company standard, and customer requirement, across the three stages of production: before, in‑process, and final.

Direct Reports

Individual Contributor.

Position Responsibilities – Tasks – Deliverables

• Maintain calibration of quality control equipment.
• Conduct product testing, including testing to support complaint investigations.
• Generate product testing results reports.
• Review production batch records for accuracy and completeness to approve intermediate products for use in production.
• Report all deviations and assure these have been addressed and resolved prior to issuing approval.
• Participate in the internal audit program.
• Write and review Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) as necessary.
• Communicate quality or compliance concerns with urgency.
• Maintain Quality Assurance Operations by following quality assurance policies and procedures and accurately reporting necessary changes.
• Conserve resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
• Contribute to the Quality Department Team Effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Maintain inter‑ and intradepartmental workflow by fostering a spirit of cooperation.
• Maintain Supplies Inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and anticipating needed supplies as required.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Batches tested during the month.
• Batch release time.
• First Pass Yield (Batches with adjustment).

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• 401(k)
• 401(k) match
• Pet Insurance
• Paid time‑off
• Paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Subsidy
• Childcare Resources
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Disability Insurance
• Employee Discounts

Qualifications Education

• High School Diploma or GED required.

Experience

• 6 months specific experience within consumer product laboratory manufacturing setting.
• Experience in safety, regulated production/GMP, quality, or other related areas.
• Ability to learn processes and procedures and assume ownership.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment with shifting priorities.
• Basic accurate mathematical ability.
• Demonstrates good judgment, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Ability to switch between independent self‑directed tasks to team setting which may have cross‑function teammates to collaborate. Strong attention to detail in communication, data integrity, timeliness, and accuracy.
• Conscientious to manage multiple tasks, inquiries, and work expectations to meet defined quality standards.
• Ability to create and maintain organized workflow and output.
• Reasonable capacity to problem‑solve or know to ask for help.

Technology/Software (years)

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
• Familiarity with Navision or other material resource planning software.
• Ability to navigate software required to run automated and semi‑automated instruments.

Communication

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before small groups of customers or employees of an organization.

Physical Capabilities

• Strength (lifting, dexterity, repetitive motion):
  Must be able to lift to 50 lbs.
• Movement – Must stand/walk for an entire eight‑hour shift. Occasional bending, crouching, and crawling.
• Hearing – Must effectively hear in both quiet office settings and loud manufacturing environments.
• Vision – Must judge distance, identify details, and view computer screen regularly.

Miscellaneous

• Travel: N/A
• Vehicle (own): N/A
• Tools: N/A
• Technology: N/A

Seniority Level

• Entry level

Employment Type

• Full‑time

Job Function

• Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

Industries

• Packaging and Containers Manufacturing

Visual Pak Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Visual Pak does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, gender (orientation or identification), sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other basis covered by federal, state, or local laws. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, skills, individual performance, and business needs.

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