Quality Technician I

Tellus Products, LLC is a leading global flexible packaging company with comprehensive product offerings. We are guided in our work by four core values that are the basis for our success: Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, and Involvement. We bring brand owners and packaging experts together to generate fresh thinking, accelerate advanced technology and increase speed-to-market, package customization and consumer differentiation. Our expertise is rooted in shared core values grown from the heritage of our small businesses and strategic acquisitions. Collectively, we are stronger and more responsive, with a broader geographic footprint.

Overview

Our manufacturing company needs a full-time Quality Technician I on night shift. This position will report directly to the Quality Assurance Supervisor and be responsible for all quality activities on their respective shift. This includes, but not limited to, finished product sampling, inspection, and testing, hold product escalation and disposition. He or she will also be pivotal in coaching and correcting Operators and reinforcing quality standards on the production floor. The successful candidate will be expected to communicate to the shift supervisor about machine quality and sanitary conditions, reject root causes and operator performance. This position serves a critical role in the Tellus Products Quality program and will be responsible for quality reports.

Detailed Roles and Responsibilities

- Routinely inspect the final product for defects

- Communicate issues to the supervisor to identify root causes of defects and communicate corrective action to the operator and supervisor.

- Maintain presence on production floor

- Communicate and reinforce quality standards to Operators

- Be able to report on quality issues that require machines to go down for cleaning/maintenance

- Report on rejecting drivers per production machine on each shift

- Oversee the removal and placement of rejects

- Oversee quality control sampling and testing by Quality Technicians

- Respond quickly to issues reported by Quality Technicians

- Assisting Quality Management in document filing and review

- Provide detailed report on each production machine at the end of each shift, Verify all paperwork

- Maintain board in production office

- Utilize good manufacturing practices and ensure work is complete to required standard

- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in repetitive tasks

- Wear appropriate personal protective equipment and identifies hazards that may arise

- Follow all health and safety rules and regulations

- Any other tasks required from time to time may be assigned

- Expected to perform critical tests in the lab in the absence of other Quality team members

Education and/or Experience

- Must be 18 years of age

- High school diploma or GED required

- Preferred 1 year of quality experience

- Strong interpersonal and communication skills

- Must have quality first mentality

- Be flexible, reliable and well organized

- Must have root cause investigation & reporting skills

- Have personal integrity and the drive to do what is best

- Ability to learn quickly

- Working knowledge and understanding of Microsoft Office

- Work and disciplinary record will be considered

- Good verbal, reading, writing and basic math skills

- Physically able to work in various positions, including, but not limited to: sitting, walking, climbing, kneeling, lifting, reaching and pulling.

- Must be able to frequently lift 25 to 60 pounds.

This position requires the flexibility to work Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, as needed based on business needs.

Essential Capabilities / Competencies

- Analytical Thinking & Decision Making – Identifies and understands trends and/or issues; connects data points through analysis to arrive at a logical conclusion.

- Business & Financial Acumen – Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of the financial, accounting, marketing and operational functions of our organization; interpreting and applying understanding of key financial indicators to make better corporate decisions.

- Effective Communication – Expresses ideas and information in a clear and concise manner by tailoring one's message to fit the interests and needs of the audience.

- Customer Orientation – Keeps internal and/or external customer(s) in mind at all times. Strives to proactively address customer concerns and needs. Assists business partners and customers to achieve their work goals via application of their own skills and knowledge; strives to provide consistent customer satisfaction.

- Establishes Trust – Gaining the confidence and faith of others by actions and words that promote being honest, forthcoming, integrious and vulnerable.

- Problem-Solving – Anticipates, evaluates, diagnoses, and resolves problems in a systematic and fact-based manner.

- Results Orientation & Accountability – Takes accountability, identifies, executes and drives actions to consistently achieve desired results.

- Teamwork & Collaboration – Creates a climate that fosters commitment to a common vision and shared values that promote cooperation and working together through trust and support of others.

- Adaptability/Flexibility – Maintaining effectiveness in varying environments and with different tasks, responsibilities and people.

- Continuous Improvement – Establishes methods and utilizes specialized techniques to monitor and improve performance of systems and processes.

- Self-Development – Seeks feedback on one’s strengths and weaknesses and initiates activities to increase or enhance their knowledge, skills, and proficiency in order to perform more effectively or enhance their career.

Location of Role

On-site in Belle Glade, Florida

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.