Liner Quality Technician

Position Title:

Quality Technician

Pay Rate:

$51,000 - $68,000 (USCORE)

Multiple factors, including Individual experience, skills and abilities will determine where an employee is ultimately placed in the pay range.

Category/Shift:

Salaried Full-Time, Non-Exempt

Physical Location:

5012 W 79th Street

Indianapolis, IN 46268

The Job You Will Perform:

We are currently seeking applicants for a full-time Quality Technician in our Indianapolis, IN SpaceKraft liquid bulk packaging facility. The Quality Technician is responsible for supporting the corrugated IBC manufacturing employees in the daily production of SpaceKraft products. This includes maintaining logs, records, quality analysis, lab testing, problem solving and special projects.

The Quality Technician will have a shift of 6pm to 6am on a 2-2-3 rotating schedule.  

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• All employees are responsible and accountable for Food Safety as directed by HACCP and SQF code modules 2 and 13, Category 27 for Food Packaging Producers.
• Drive continuous-improvement activities using product and process data, including the facilitation of improvement teams.
• Assist production associates, from a quality perspective, to work efficiently and effectively.
• Ensure customer satisfaction and trust regarding product quality. This includes adherence to US FDA, Dairy, SQF, HACCP and all other agreed upon product safety requirements for food grade finished packaging products.
• Inspect incoming raw material product and validate that it meets all the proper requirements.
• Perform tasks that are associated with, but not limited to, first article inspections and any/all lab testing.
• Assist with Management of Change through appropriate communications and recordkeeping practices, including logs, files, reports, and systems.  Communicate changes, both oral and written, with production team and other team personnel as necessary. Example: Participate and manage any/all “first article check” quality processes.
• Ensure optimum effectiveness in scrap control.
• Participates in meetings and training sessions
• The Quality Technician has no direct supervisory responsibility.
• Additional duties may be assigned by management. 

The Skills You Will Bring:

Minimum Qualifications include:

• High School diploma or GED equivalent is required
• Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office is required.
• Willing to work an off-shift schedule (Night shift, 2nd shift, 3rd shift), or rotating shift, or fill in on other shifts (i.e. vacation coverage on another shift)

Preferred Qualifications include:

• Experience working in a manufacturing environment is preferred; prior experience in the corrugated packaging industry is highly preferred;
• Previous experience in quality and manufacturing is preferred; previous lab and corrugated/food industry experience is highly preferred.
• College or technical education in a related field is preferred;

The Benefits You Will Enjoy:

International Paper offers a benefits package that includes health, welfare and retirement plans including Medical, Dental, Life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short-term and Long-term Disability, 401(k), Company-funded retirement contributions, Paid Time Off, Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement), Student Loan Repayment Assistance, and Voluntary Benefits including insurance for home, auto, vision and pets. 

The Career You Will Build:

Leadership training, promotional opportunities within a global company

The Impact You Will Make:

We continue to build a better future for people, the planet, and our company! IP has been a good steward of sustainable practices across communities around the world for more than 125 years. Join our team and you’ll see why our team members say they’re Proud to be IP.

The Culture You Will Experience:

International Paper promotes employee well-being by providing safe, caring and inclusive workplaces. You will learn Safety Leadership Principles and have the opportunity to opt into Employee Networking Circles such as IPVets, IPride, Women in IP, and the African American ENC. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly diverse culture.

The Company You Will Join:

International Paper (NYSE: IP) is a global producer of sustainable packaging, pulp and other fiber-based products, and one of the world’s largest recyclers. Headquartered in Memphis, Tenn., we employ approximately 39,000 colleagues globally who are committed to creating what’s next. We serve customers worldwide, with manufacturing operations in North America, Latin America, North Africa and Europe. Net sales for 2023 were $18.9 billion. Additional information can be found by visiting internationalpaper.com.

International Paper is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

International Paper complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact reasonable.accommodations@ipaper.com or (877) 973-3919.

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