In-Process Quality Assurance Technician – Flexible Packaging

Step into Quality at ProAmpac

Salary Range: $22.00–$26.00 per hour (based on experience)

Hours: Monday–Friday, 2:00 pm–10:30 pm, with flexibility as business needs evolve

Join a global leader in flexible packaging known for creative solutions, award‑winning innovation, and industry‑leading service. At ProAmpac, our five core values—Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, Involvement, and Impact—guide everything we do. Your safety comes first: we provide the PPE and sanitizing supplies you need to do your best work in a healthy, secure environment.

A Day in This Role

• Kickoff: Gear up, review the production plan, and confirm bench-top QA instruments are calibrated and ready.
• On the floor: Perform in‑process inspections and test verifications aligned to Quality and Food Packaging Safety requirements while staying hands‑on with converting and production activities.
• Control the flow: Document results, collect samples, and quarantine non‑conforming materials; maintain required retains and other sample programs.
• Traceability and trust: Complete Certificates of Analysis (COAs) and other records with precision.
• Communication hub: Monitor quality communications internally and externally, partnering closely with operators, leaders, and, when needed, customers or suppliers.
• Closeout: Confirm data is up to date in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Teams, Outlook, and contribute entries in the ERP system as applicable.

What You'll Handle

• Execute all safety policies and procedures without compromise.
• Operate and verify QA bench-top test equipment is functioning properly.
• Document, sample, segregate, and manage non‑conformances.
• Prepare COAs and maintain required documentation.
• Stay engaged on the production floor and support process checks.
• Perform additional related tasks that support team and business objectives.

What You Bring

• 2–5 years of experience in a manufacturing setting, or an equivalent mix of education and experience.
• Hands‑on quality background using testing equipment (strongly preferred).
• Working knowledge of quality systems and manufacturing processes; SQF or similar certification exposure is a plus.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively; strong interpersonal and communication skills; positive, organized, and detail‑oriented.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Microsoft Teams, and Outlook; ERP familiarity is a plus.
• Discretion with confidential/sensitive information.
• Excellent time management; adept at prioritizing multiple projects and deadlines.
• Effective communicator (verbal, written, and presentations) with staff, leadership, and internal/external stakeholders.
• Proactive, sound judgment, solution‑oriented; thrives in a fast‑paced environment with confidence and professionalism.

Total Rewards

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with exceptional company match
• Paid Time Off (PTO) plus 11 holidays per calendar year
• Company‑paid life and short‑term disability insurance
• Wellness, employee discounts, and rewards programs
• Tuition reimbursement

Bring your curiosity, precision, and drive—make an impact where quality and innovation meet.