Entry Level Qa Tester Jobs in Decatur, GA (NOW HIRING)

Job Summary

The QA Coordinator (QAC) will be coordinating and conducting all aspects of our plant's manufacturing quality activities from incoming raw materials inspection through the adherence to food packaging regulatory compliance requirements.

Essential Job Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential functions/duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties/functions may be added or assigned.

Operations

• Perform various tests on raw material and production samples, collecting accurate data as needed using required measuring tools, equipment and fixtures.
• Reviews and communicates product specifications to ensure current standards and procedures meet requirements.
• Inspect finished or in-process product and determines acceptance or rejection during both qualification and regular production runs.
• Work closely with Operators and Engineers to interactively communicate product performance parameters that may require immediate process changes.
• Record test data in a timely fashion, generate reports, and interpret results using provided systems (MS Excel, Word, Comity IQS eQMS).
• Develops and maintains a training program(s) that enhances the skills of employees to; identify product/process nonconformities, record and track nonconformities, and implement appropriate corrective action.
• Coordinate and teach site employees work instructions and product testing procedures with high level of details to describe testing methods.
• Reviews new products' CTQs to ensure testing methods performed are adequate and makes appropriate adjustments if necessary.
• Perform GMP, Quality Systems, and HACCP audits as prescribed.
• Ensures company's compliance with appropriate FSMA/PCQI governmental and SQF regulatory requirements and promotes Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Must maintain regular and consistent attendance.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Safety

• Comply with the EHS Policy and applicable regulatory and company EHS rules and requirements.
• Prompt reporting of any unsafe conditions, practices, or environmental concerns to supervision. Resolving potential hazards swiftly, thereby ensuring a safe work environment for all employees.
• Attend scheduled EHS trainings.
• Actively assist the organization in achieving or surpassing EHS goals. Identify areas for improvement in EHS practices and recommend enhancements to contribute to our commitment to a safe work environment.
• Demonstrates safe work habits by adhering to general safety procedures, including correct techniques for lifting and bending, maintaining proper ergonomics, using equipment correctly, and wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.
• Ensures strict adherence to all safety procedures, including the enforcement and discipline related to Lockout/Tagout (LO/TO) procedures.

Product Safety and Quality

• Follows Product Safety and Quality standards.
• Follows GMP's regarding food contact packaging as it pertains to the employee.
• Follows IPC product defense standards and complies with all SQF requirements.

Minimum Requirements (include education, experience, special skills, licenses and/or certifications required.)

The list below represents the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• A minimum of three (3) years' experience in quality inspection or one (1) years' experience in the Company's manufacturing environment.
• Experience using Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word, are a must. Minitab experience is a plus.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret technical documentation, business documents, technical processes and procedures, and industry standards, models and regulations.
• Strong organizational skills with a demonstrated ability to proactively take initiative and complete tasks in a timely manner.
• Excellent oral/written communication skills.
• Able to use measuring devices (scales, magna mic, force gages, micrometers, calipers, etc.) requiring computer input knowledge.

Essential Physical Demands and Frequency

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Standing

Yes

Driving

N/A

Sitting

Yes

Bending

Yes

Lifting

Yes

Other

Vision- close, distance, color, peripheral, depth, focus

Twisting

Yes

Other

Hand dexterity

Communication

Yes

Other

N/A

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Inline Plastics Corp. is an EO employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status.