Title:  QC Inspector

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At Graphic Packaging International, we produce the paper cup that held your coffee this morning, the basket that transported those bottles of craft beer you enjoyed last weekend, and the microwave tray that heated your gourmet meal last night. We’re one of the largest manufacturers of paperboard and paper-based packaging for some of the world’s most recognized brands of food, beverage, foodservice, household, personal care and pet products. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, we are collaborative, diverse, innovative individuals who create inspired packaging while giving back to our communities. 

With over 25,000 employees working in more than 130 locations worldwide, we strive to be environmentally responsible in our industry and in the communities where we operate. We are committed to workplace diversity and offer compensation and benefits programs that are among the industry’s best to reward the talented people who make our company successful.

If this sounds like something you would like to be a part of, we’d love to hear from you.

A World of Difference. Made Possible.

MISSION / SUMMARY:

Oversees and trains on manufacturing processes to meet/exceed the company’s key performance indicators. Completes accurate inspections and quality testing on cartons starting with set up through the shipping process. Provides technical training and support to management and employees with regards to the plant’s product safety programs (HACCP, SQF, Food Defense, etc.) and Lean initiatives.

JOB FUNCTIONS: Job functions include but are not limited to the following.

• Oversees hourly employees on all production activities
• Assist in meeting manufacturing schedules and coordinating production operations
• Communicates with employees on proceeding and succeeding shifts to establish process stability and to ensure smooth transition between shifts.
• Verifies the quality of product visual assessment and random inspection using specific testing tools.
• Maintains accurate records of all tests and inspections.
• Trains operators on troubleshooting, quality checks, and identifying defects.
• Develop SOP’s
• Enter vendor complaints in SAP.
• Ensure hourly employees work safely.
• Ensures plant’s compliance to 3rd party Functional Control / Pre-Requisite program requirements including HACCP, SQF, and other customer-mandated programs.
• Conducts annual training in HACCP, GMP’s, Food defense, and Allergens
• Participates in safety and quality behavior-based observations.
• Shares an obligation to protect and strengthen Graphic Packaging International’s good reputation in our relationships with customers, employees, suppliers, competitors, investors, and governmental agencies, and to act consistently with our core values: Integrity, Respect, Accountability, Relationships, and Teamwork

EDUCATION / KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS:

• High School Diploma, GED
• Quality Management Concentration Career Development Certificate from Ivy Tech or equivalent is preferred
• Familiar with AIB / HACCP / SQF compliance standards
• Familiar with Food defense compliance standards
• Active Listening Skills – Ability to listen to what others are saying and then ask appropriate questions
• Speaking Skills – Ability to talk to others and effectively convey information
• Persuasion – Ability to persuade others to approach things differently
• Troubleshooting – print defects
• Visual Color Discrimination, the ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of colors

SCHEDULE DEMANDS:

• Schedule will align with the continuous shifts, starting on nights (B & D shifts).
• Occasional overnight travel to include flying, driving, or riding.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Sitting or standing for extended periods of time up to 9-hours.
• Occasional bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, and twisting required.
• Simple and power grasping with both right and left hands is required.
• Occasional Lifting up to 25 lbs.
• Reading computer screen or other electronic devices.
• Use of various office hand and electrical tools or equipment.

GPI’s Benefit Program

• Competitive Pay
• 401(k) w/employer matching
• Health & Welfare Benefits
  • Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
  • Short and Long-Term Disability
  • Life Insurance
  • Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
  • Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Various Voluntary benefits
• Adoption Assistance Program
• Employee Discount Programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off + 11 paid company holidays each year

Applications accepted on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

Graphic Packaging is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All candidates will be evaluated on the basis of their qualifications for the job in question. We do not base our employment decision on an employee's or applicant's race, color, religion, age, gender or sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic identity, genetic information, disability, veteran/military status or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. Click here to view the Poster, EEO is the Law.