Quality

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At Graphic Packaging International, we produce the paper cup that held your coffee this morning, the basket that transported those bottles of craft beer you enjoyed last weekend, and the microwave tray that heated your gourmet meal last night. We're one of the largest manufacturers of paperboard and paper-based packaging for some of the world's most recognized brands of food, beverage, foodservice, household, personal care and pet products. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, we are collaborative, diverse, innovative individuals who create inspired packaging while giving back to our communities.

With over 25,000 employees working in more than 130 locations worldwide, we strive to be environmentally responsible in our industry and in the communities where we operate. We are committed to workplace diversity and offer compensation and benefits programs that are among the industry's best to reward the talented people who make our company successful.

If this sounds like something you would like to be a part of, we'd love to hear from you.

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POSITION SUMMARY

Test and inspect products at various stages of production process and compiles statistical data. Determines and maintains quality and reliability of products by performing the checks per established guidelines.

KEY FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

Pull products for testing at specified stages in production process

Test product for variety of qualities such as new job setup parameters, visual inspection, destructive testing, and measurement of variables

Document quality problems through inspection records and machine adjustment notices.

Must perform both visual and physical checks on both cups and lids

Must be able to perform and use the following: stack height, Rim O.D., Rim thickness, cup height, bottom depth, caliper, moisture, dyne level, ink adhesion, rewetting, scratch resistant, poly adhesion, leak test, tilt test, color matching, basis weight, tear tests, bar code scanning

Responsible for basic data entry functions on a computer as required

Checking in new orders using check off sheets, M.O. sheets, schedules and filing away completed paperwork from completed orders

Keep accurate records of daily paperwork such as case counts, scrap reports or other essential paperwork

Do statistical process control checks and document data using S.P.C. guidelines

Disseminate color variations against approved color masters or artwork

Fill sample requests, randomly inspect all incoming materials, resin color, etc

Check with packers on each line to see if they are encountering quality problems

Assist in training new quality control technicians as required

Must be able to act as liaison between the quality control department and management

Any other duties that are assigned by supervision

MANAGERIAL / SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

High school education and some college and/or related experience required; Clerical and computer skills and

good verbal communication

Required to stand and walk around continuously for 12 hours

Requires near/far acuity, depth perception and color vision

Required to tear 80 paper cups at the seams and bottoms for approximately 20 minutes each hour

Pick up and empty leak tested cups for approximately 5 minutes every half-hour

Handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms

Occasionally required to move and lift objects up to 40 pounds to shoulder level

Must be able to stoop, kneel, bend and squat.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

Read and write English; Ability to understand spreadsheets, charts and technical manuals; Good phone

skills required

Add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions and

decimals

Read a scale

Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited

standardization exists

Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form

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Graphic Packaging is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All candidates will be evaluated on the basis of their qualifications for the job in question.

We do not base our employment decision on an employee's or applicant's race, color, religion, age, gender or sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic identity, genetic information, disability, veteran/military status or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. Click here to view the Poster, EEO is the Law.

Nearest Major Market: Scranton

Nearest Secondary Market: Wilkes Barre