Would you like to work for a global leader in the packaging industry? A vacancy has arisen in our Quality Department for a Quality Assurance Technician. Whilst some relevant experience and a background in Quality are required, full training will be given regarding our internal systems and you will quickly gain the skills needed to become a valued part of a small, supportive quality team whilst benefitting from the cutting-edge expertise which comes with being part of a large multi-national organisation.
About Amcor/ Amcor-Market Rasen:
At Amcor, we create innovative packaging and engineered products that we believe make life better for people and the planet. We do this every day by leveraging our unmatched global capabilities, sustainability leadership and deep innovation expertise to serve customers or all sizes around the world. Harnessing the strength in our diversity and industry leading talent of 70,000 global employees across more than 400 locations, we partner with customers to develop, design and manufacture innovative products with an eye towards the circular economy. The challenges we solve and the innovations we pioneer benefit our customers at every stage of their journey.
The Market Rasen site, located approximately 15 miles Northeast of Lincoln, has been established for over 50 years and currently employs around 125 people. We specialise in the production of innovative, standard and consumer products for the food, healthcare, cosmetic and personal care markets.
The site provides a clean, modern, non-food environment and you would benefit from a set, predicable work pattern: 4 days on (06:00 to 18:00); 4 rest days; 4 nights on (18:00 to 06:00), 4 rest days. We offer paid breaks and an equivalent of 6.6 weeks’ annual leave per year.
Purpose:
Quality Control (QC) is a way of identifying and correcting defects and non-conformances in the product. Avoiding problems when delivering solutions to the Quality Management and Manufacturing Management:
Scope:
To work as part of a team of Quality Team in all aspects of the manufacturing & packaging processes at Amcor-Market Rasen
Principal responsibilities
Primary:
· Ensuring confidence that the quality of Work in Progress and Finished Goods is high.
· Inspect raw materials to ensure consistency and integrity.
· Conduct start-ups inspections of line clearance.
· Review Work Orders & In-Process (DPR) documents. Raise any non-conformances identified.
· Check product for defects during process and raise any non-conformances.
· Support the re-work documentation and supervise the re- work of product.
· Raise any issues that require QA to place stock onto Hold in SAGE.
· Conduct positive release process when required.
· Support and Review/Investigate held stock in warehouse.
· Support CAPAs as required and follow through process of documentation to closeout.
· Check stratified samples as required.
· Set and inspect quality control systems such as Vision systems and Leak testers.
· Support production when checking back for faults.
· Conduct/Support GMP and other factory- based audits.
· Raise any non-conformances for GMP with the Quality Manager.
· Support Technical Dept with Time trials(etc.)
Secondary:
· Raise Destruction orders and document.
· Representing Customer and Regulation audits.
· Conduct measurements in the QA absence on critical WO
· Any other reasonable duties as assigned by the Quality manager
· All employees are required to maintain safe working practices by adhering to the Health and Safety policies of the company in place at any given time.
Person Specification
Essential
· GCSE Maths and English (minimum Grade 4/C) or equivalent qualification
Essential
· Experience of working in Manufacturing
Desirable
· Previous experience of working in Quality assurance or Quality control
Previous experience of manufacturing plastic packaging
Essential
· Good computer literacy skills including Word and Excel.
· Excellent communication skills.
· Capable of working under pressure, remaining calm and in control.
· Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
· Previous involvement in decision making within manufacturing.
Desirable
· Use of Sage.
· Use of measuring equipment, vision systems and leak testers.
· Proactive approach to preventing problems from occurring.
Pay: £28,965.00 per year
Benefits:
- Canteen
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free flu jabs
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Work Location: In person
