Quality Assurance Technician I

Company: Silgan
Location: Athens
Posted on: May 6, 2021

Job Description:

Join a great company! Silgan Closures.Multiple positions and shift schedules available. Apply today!ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES- Comply with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Food Safety, Quality and HACCP Pre-requisite Programs related to activities performed for this position.- Perform necessary task that are required to ensure quality product as needed.- Measures, observes and inspects process and product to ensure products meet quality requirements according to customer specifications. - Thoroughly inspects initial product from machine start up, conducts line clearances, and communicates quality status with Shift Supervisor.- Rejects defective parts, and marks type of defect on part, container of parts, or inspection tag.- Communicates with team, production staff, maintenance technicians and management staff as required. - Makes and/or verifies labels. - Troubleshoots manual gauges.- Observes safety and security procedures; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.Job Requirements:QualificationsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Education and/or ExperienceOne year certificate from college or technical school; or six months to one (1) year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.Language SkillsAbility to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.Mathematical SkillsAbility to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.Reasoning AbilityAbility to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.Computer SkillsTo perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Manufacturing software and Microsoft office.Certificates, Licenses, RegistrationsPhysical DemandsThe 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.While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.Work EnvironmentThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is loud, requiring ear protection. The surface on which the work is performed is level and made of concrete.CompetenciesTo perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:Analytical - Uses intuition and experience to complement data.Job Knowledge - Competent in required job skills and knowledge; displays understanding of how job relates to others.Problem Solving - Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; supports everyone's efforts to succeed.Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; presents numerical data effectively.Adaptability - Manages competing demands; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions. Is consistently at work and on time.Initiative - Asks for and offers help when needed.Planning/Organizing - Uses time efficiently.Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.

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