Quality Inspector

STS Packaging, a Schwarz Partners, L.P. affiliate company, is currently seeking a Quality Inspector in Charlotte, NC. The primary responsibility of the Quality Inspector is to review bag samples from machines for defects and track the data. The Quality Inspector should have excellent attention to detail, willingness to work in a team environment, and ability to effectively communicate with plant employees. This position reports to the Quality and Safety Manager.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITES:

• Review product from each machine throughout the shift.
• Check quality of bag formation.
• Track data in Excel Spreadsheets as well as other computer-based software for number of defects per machine.
• Assist with shift training and communication as it relates to quality.
• Check and track case weights for accuracy and consistency.
• Review concerns with supervisor to determine if machine maintenance is needed.
• Conduct quality investigations on QA Hold material (raw materials, finished goods) and coordinate disposition of retained product in a timely manner, when required.
• Conduct quality inspection of printing press processes.
• Complete all other assigned duties as required.
• Team-oriented mindset.
• Highly organized with a strong attention to detail.
• Ability to demonstrate leadership in ambiguous situations leadership skills.
• Must follow Safety/GMP/PPE guidelines.

OTHER SIGNIFICANT JOB FUNCTIONS INCLUDE: 

• Maintains a clean and safe work area and reports unsafe conditions to management for resolution.
• Reports any major quality or food safety issues to Supervisor.
• Conform to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s), and Safe Quality Food (SQF) procedures and policies to assure products are suitable for food contact.
• Responsible for reporting any product quality or food safety issues to the Quality Manager (SQF Practitioner) or Management Team member.
• Additional duties as assigned.

PREFERRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE: 

• High School Diploma minimum required, higher education or training preferred.
• Basic knowledge of MS Office Products (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Demonstrate basic computer skills.
• Excellent writing abilities.
• Basic math abilities and general knowledge of data analysis/statistical methods preferred.

REQUIRED SKILLS (Technical, Clerical, Language, etc.):

• Knowledge of how to perform basic quality checks.
• Familiar with production terminology.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong work ethic.
• Basic understanding of OEE and how it is used to measure machine overall performance.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

• Constant standing, hearing, walking; frequent stooping and bending, twisting, turning, and maintaining balance.
• Occasional kneeling and reaching over the shoulder.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Reasonable accommodations may be available.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: 

• Hot temperatures; noisy, uneven surfaces, mechanical hazards, dust/dirt.

If you would like to be part of a forward-thinking team with a family feel, culture of excellence, and customer-focused reliability, we want you to be a part of our team!