Quality Technician - Full-time / Part-time

Aerotek is looking for a Quality Assurance Tech to fill a role in Plastics/Packaging company in Shelbyville, KY.

The QA Tech position is responsible for performing various tests on materials throughout the manufacturing process, in accordance to client specification. The QA Tech is also responsible for conducting various audits from work procedures to GMP audits.

Responsibilities:

• Follow all Company policies and procedures related to safety-maintains only the highest safety standards by wearing proper PPE, etc.
• Perform tasks within acceptable limits for quality, quantity, sanitation, and timeliness of completion, paying particular attention to prevent and eliminate costly errors;
• Follows procedures for proper handling, labeling, storage and use of chemicals and wastes.
• Maintain a neat and orderly work area, in accordance to 5S Standards, by cleaning spills and disposing of trash on a timely basis;
• Meet normal attendance requirements including timely reporting of absence and working overtime as requested;
• Support the implementation of: process specifications, statistical process controls, computerized data systems, test cells, training and procedure support.
• Participates on Continuous Improvement teams, conducts audits of the operation and issues corrective actions, follow ups on completion and effectiveness of action.
• Conducts GMP audits and issues report/finding.
• Acts as a leader in QA to ensure:
• Consistency in testing execution and frequency
• Cohesiveness and teamwork among employees
• Consistency in training
• Appropriate use of slow periods to:
• Cross train lab assistants for contingency use
• Implement growth projects for themselves and lab technicians.
• Improvements and changes in QA policies/procedures/work instructions are correctly implemented
• Complies with sanitation guidelines and good manufacturing practices related to neatness, product cleanliness and personal hygiene.
• Participates in on-the-job training and instruction to learn other job tasks
• Complies with Company policies and performing other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• 1-3 years' experience in a quality assurance position, preferably in a printing and/or laminating environment
• Associate's degree in sciences (Chemistry or Biology, or something related) or graphic arts.

What we need:

• Possess a basic understanding of scientific methods, lab testing equipment, quality assurance concepts, statistical process control and charting, equipment validation and lab procedures.
• Intermediate computer skills in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Must possess the ability to operate basic hand tools.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks.

Pay and Shift:

Pay is $16/hour with shift differential, with option to go up to $17/hour after being trained to do audits.

Working 7PM-7AM, 2-2-3 shift.

36 hours one week, 48 hours the next week.

This is a permanent position. Most people in the company have been there for 10-20 years. Good stability.

If interested, please send UPDATED resume with 2 professional references!

About Aerotek:

Our people are everything. As a Best of Staffing® Client and Talent leader, Aerotek® Inc. has distinguished itself as a leader in recruiting and staffing services, by having a deep understanding of the intersection of talent and business. As a strategic partner to more than 17,000 clients and 300,000 contract employees every year, Aerotek's people-focused approach yields competitive advantages for its clients and rewarding careers for its contract employees. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a network of over 230 non-franchised offices with more than 6,000 internal employees dedicated to serving our customers. Aerotek is an operating company of Allegis Group, a global talent solutions provider. To learn more, visit .

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