QA Technician III

ALPLA is a global family-owned, privately held company that makes innovative, customized, recycled packaging for top companies such as P&G, Unilever, L'Oréal, Pepsi, and more. ALPLA values their employees, work-life balance, personal growth, compensation and sustainability.Check all associated application documentation thoroughly before clicking on the apply button at the bottom of this description.What Can You Expect From ALPLAHealth and Wellness Care Program- BenefitsChild Care BenefitsDependent Care Cost Savings ProgramRecognition programs; Promotional opportunities401K Retirement Plan and excellent Matching PlanMedical, dental, vision planEducation assistance program/tuition reimbursementShort term, long term and life insurance paid by ALPLAPaid vacation; paid holidaysWhat Will You Enjoy DoingMain Responsibilities:Measurements and TestingEnsure production compliance with all internal and customer product and packaging specificationsEnsures completion of all customer required testing through daily checks of SPC data entry of Machine Operators and Quality TechniciansMaintains measurement database integrityCoordinates sampling, testing and reporting for new product mold qualificationsQuality Test EquipmentMaintains optimum performance and internal calibration checks on quality related test equipment.Schedules external calibration and maintains approved equipment listPerforms gage R&R testing for new equipment or operatorsDocumentationMaintenance of customer product specification and drawingsDevelops and maintains internal product and packaging specificationsMaintains current revision of customer and Alpla test methodsControls and reports all nonconformance product per documented proceduresProvides quality data for monthly reporting in emis and other customer required data reportingMaintains quality related records from production & quality lab.Coordinates reporting production quality through Certificate of Compliance as specified by customerReviews, approves & maintains certificate of compliance/assurance for incoming materialTrains and monitors compliance of test methods for personnel performing quality testingTrains personnel in quality related work instructionsPerforms routine line inspectionsResponsible for promoting quality mind set in all plant employeesResponsible for maintenance of product quality aidesMaintaining customer approved color samplesEnsures that a signed acceptable sample for color or reject sample for defects are available for standard decision-makingCoordinates staffing replacement for planned absence of quality techniciansAssumes Quality Manager responsibilities with Plant/Operation Manager guidance when requiredWhat Makes You GreatEducation/Experience:High School Diploma or equivalentExperience with physical lab testing equipment, calipers, scales, digital height gauge and compression force testing equipment preferredQualifications/Skills:Basic Computer skillsAbility to work well with other departmentsAble to make decisions with little supervision (Night Shift)Able to handle multi-task environment with good organizational skillsPhysical Demands:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job:The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms and very occasionally to climb or balanceThe employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.The employee is occasionally required to sit.The employee must regularly lift and/ or move up to 10 lbs, frequently lift and/or move up to 30 lbs and occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 lbsSpecific vision abilities required by this job include close visionIt is required to act in a safe and environmentally responsible manner at all times by adhering to all ALPLA policies and procedures and Safety Standards (OSHA).Equal Opportunity EmployerThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. xijylhu For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Created: 2026-04-01