Cube Packaging Solutions is currently seeking a Quality Control Technician to join our team in Aurora, Ontario. This role is required to work 12-hour rotating continental shifts.
The Quality Technician is responsible for:
• Following and complying with Cube Management System (CMS)
• Supporting the Quality Management system
• Ensuring that all shift staff are trained and understanding the quality standards that are to be met
• Carrying out product inspection on packing duties
Job Responsibilities:
• Ensure Good Manufacturing Practices, SOPs, Hygiene Policy and all QA programs through communication and training with production personnel
• Support the Food Safety program
• Conduct quality inspection of parts, processes and systems to ensure all procedures are followed and that parts meet the overall quality standards
• Performs and monitors quality checks in Production to ensure defects do not occur.
• Perform inspection on every two hours during the shift and record results on specified inspection sheets or related documents.
• Required to maintain all measuring equipment in proper working order and appearance.
• Ensure all incidents of non-conformance are recorded
• Document inspection results in a clear, accurate, neat and timely manner
• Assist in identifying and communicating product quality issues to Production Supervisor/Quality Coordinator or designate and complete daily QC report.
• Carry out inspections of WIP products, identify accordingly in the production area, input inventory into ERP system, and print and apply barcode labels accordingly
• Identify poor workmanship, material defects and incorrect packing of parts - notify appropriate personnel of manufacturing quality issues
• Train Production Associates on product quality requirements
• Required to maintain control of all non-conforming material, segregation, and completion of hold tags.
• Review and assist with the development of SOPs in accordance with Quality System requirements
• Support the NCR process and assist where necessary
• Required to participate in all internal and external audits as needed.
• Required to maintain good housekeeping (5S) principles surrounding the QA work station.
• Other duties as assigned or requested
Soft Skills
• Problem solving - the individual identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner and gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
• Interpersonal Skills - the individual maintains confidentiality, remains open to others’ ideas and exhibits willingness to try new things.
• Oral communication - the individual speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations, group presentations and meetings.
• Written Communication - the individual edits work for spelling and grammar, presents numerical data effectively and can read and interpret written information.
• Planning/organizing - the individual prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently and develops realistic action plans.
• Quality control - the individual demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Working Independently – work with minimal supervision and able to make reasonable decisions
• Adaptability - the individual adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands and can deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events.
• Dependability - the individual is consistently at work and on time, follows instructions, responds to management direction and solicits feedback to improve performance.
• Safety and security - the individual actively promotes and personally observes safety and security procedures and uses equipment and materials properly.
Requirements
Education/Experience
• College Diploma related to Quality Assurance and relevant experience in a manufacturing environment
• AIB or Food Safety Certification an asset
• Must have ISO or TS experience
• Knowledge of Statistical Process Control and ability to analyze data
• Strong knowledge of quality inspection techniques and procedures
• Basic knowledge of injection molding products and processes an asset
• Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook are required
• Basic knowledge on ERP systems an asset
Other Job Requirements
• Ability to read, write and understand English
• Must have own reliable transportation
• Able to work continental rotating shifts (day and night)
• Must be able to lift up to 30lbs and stand for long periods of time
• Must be able to distinguish between colours
• Ability to handle multiple projects of competing priority and work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Must have strong attention to detail.
Benefits