What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Associate position at The C.W. Zumbiel Company?
Position: Quality Technician
Reports to: Quality Supervisor
Company Overview:
Zumbiel is a fourth-generation family-owned business that has been in the printing and packaging business for over 180 years. We are a printing and packaging company offering a wide range of products from beverage to consumer, and one of the leading in the industry. This is a company that offers the opportunity for a career and a unique culture with our family-owned atmosphere.
What makes us unique:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401k with company match
- Commitment to employee health & wellness through wellness program
- Growth opportunities with performance reviews and internal hiring
- Company sponsored events to promote culture & engagement
- Driven by our core values: Integrity, Passion for Winning, Empowerment, Creativity, & Community
Position Description:
Performs printing, gluing, and cutting inspections on all products. Also performs additional related tasks as directed by the Quality Supervisor and Manager.
Primary Responsibilities:
Printing
- Ability to Identify Printing Defects per department QPOC’s
- Ability to Identify how Light and Paperboard affect Color Perception
- Ability to Identify defective sheets / cartons and remove them (Color variation, scumming, register, spots/hickies, etc)
Gluing
- Ability to Identify Gluing Defects per department QPOC’s
- Ability to Identify Poor Window Film Application, and Glue Register or Application
- Ability to Identify Torn, Bent, or Damaged cartons, glue inside, glue outside, etc
- Ability to verify Ink Jet Printing, Source Tags, or Coupons
- Ability to communicate any other defects discovered (Color Variation, Cracked Scores, Scumming, etc)
Cutting
- Ability to Identify Cutting Defects per department QPOC’s
- Ability to Identify Die Cutting Quality Issues (Cracked / cut scores, torn flaps, etc.)
- Ability to Identify the Cause of Die Cutting Quality Issues
Quality
- Ability to inspect sheets for proper Print to Print Registration
- Ability to inspect sheets for proper Print to Cut Die Vinyl Registration
- Ability to inspect sheets for proper Coating Patter Registration
- Ability to inspect sheets for correct Drop Guide and Side Guide
- Ability to inspect for correct Color and Color Balance across the sheet
- Ability to monitor consistency and uniformity of color throughout the run
- Ability to graphically plot data to determine trends and variations
- Ability to use random sampling to perform statistical process control analysis
- Ability to inspect cartons / cases for proper Label information
- Ability to inspect cartons for proper Score Pre-Break
- Ability to inspect cartons for proper adhesive application
- Ability to inspect cartons for Edge Caliper, Scratches, Gluer Marks, etc.
- Ability to accurately identify and isolate defect cartons per QA procedures
- Ability to perform lab test and identify, document, and report when there is an issue (COF, Score bends, Opening force, Edge Cal, etc.)
Mathematical Ability
Able to use basic math to Add / Subtract / Multiply / Divide
Communication Skills/Requirements
Computer Skills:
a) Must be able to effectively enter data into the computer lab test, inspections, audits, case counts, and etc…
b) Ability to create spreadsheets and enter data onto spreadsheet to determine trends and variations.
Safety
All duties to be performed in compliance with the company guidelines, and safety policy.
MUST WEAR Ear plug hearing protection, safety glasses, and face mask in Designated Areas.
MUST WEAR Hair Net when handling direct food contact packaging.
Experience
No experience necessary. Manufacturing experience is a plus.
Must be authorized to work in the United States
Zumbiel Packaging provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Job Type: Full-time
Application Question(s):
- Desired Compensation?
- Have you applied here before?
- Which shift do you prefer? (7am-7pm, 7pm-7am, open)
- Have you ever been convicted of any law violation? (except minor traffic violation) If yes, please explain:
Work Location: In person
Salary : $39,459 - $52,559