Folding Carton Quality Assurance Technician

Join Wynalda Packaging—recognized for excellence in folding carton manufacturing that supports premier brands worldwide—as our Quality Assurance Technician on the third shift.

A night on the job (3rd shift: 10:30 PM – 6:30 AM, overtime as needed)

Your shift begins with startup checks. You’ll verify and document all “start-up” procedures per our Work Instructions on:

• Printing presses, die-cutters, and gluers at our Graphic Drive facility
• Printing presses and bindery equipment at our Montana Trail facility

From there, you’ll move through the production floor, ensuring every run meets contract specifications:

• Test inbound raw materials before they enter production, and conduct testing on finished product to confirm conformance.
• Make routine checks of retains for each job across departments; at job close, verify proofs, sign-off sheets, and retains.
• Inspect finished cut sizes for cards, wraps, and books, and stay alert for any mixed product.
• Examine yellow-marked material loads prior to die-cutting; confirm die-cutters properly separate them and keep them isolated from acceptable product.
• Compare color against customer samples and approve color accuracy.
• Confirm gluers are equipped and functioning with barcode readers and glue detectors.
• Review sample pulls and respond appropriately to findings.
• Initiate sorting documentation when required.
• Track and reconcile all scrap, maintaining accurate records.
• Audit people and processes company-wide to verify adherence to procedures.
• Verify line clearance between jobs and confirm skid tags match skid information prior to shipment.
• Perform MIL-standards checks on finished goods.
• Complete shortage forms for any jobs that run under count.
• Issue CAPARs (Corrective and Preventive Action Reports) as needed.
• Carry out other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Competencies

• Comfort with repetitive, detail-heavy work and sustained focus.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality.
• High personal standards: adheres to company policies, safety rules, and shows respect for peers and supervisors.
• Goal-driven mindset: accepts targets and consistently meets or exceeds them.
• Collaborative approach: works well in teams, supports others, and follows written and verbal directions from supervisors and peers.
• Clear communicator—both written and verbal—with strong listening skills.
• Follows directions accurately and completes tasks with minimal supervision.
• Sound problem-solving: able to interpret written, oral, diagrammatic, or scheduled instructions and navigate practical problems with limited standardization.

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or GED required
• Manufacturing experience preferred, not required

Technical Proficiencies

• GD&T
• Quality inspection and quality control experience
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Advanced inspection and gauge measurement
• Precision measurement and inspection
• First Article Inspection (FAI)

Tools & Technologies

• Calipers and micrometers
• Quality control software

Compensation & Benefits

Job Type: Full-time

• Comprehensive benefits: medical and prescription coverage, dental, vision, life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Generous 401(k) plan with matching
• Flexible spending program (voluntary)
• Paid time off, vacation days, and paid holidays
• Quarterly employee appreciation days and an annual holiday celebration
• Bonus opportunities

Additional listed benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

If you enjoy methodical work, take pride in precision, and thrive overnight, you’ll excel in this role.