Cube Packaging Solutions is currently seeking a Quality Control Technician to join our team in Aurora, Ontario. This role is required to work 12-hour rotating continental shifts.

The Quality Technician is responsible for:

• Following and complying with Cube Management System (CMS)

• Supporting the Quality Management system

• Ensuring that all shift staff are trained and understanding the quality standards that are to be met

• Carrying out product inspection on packing duties

Job Responsibilities:

• Ensure Good Manufacturing Practices, SOPs, Hygiene Policy and all QA programs through communication and training with production personnel

• Support the Food Safety program

• Conduct quality inspection of parts, processes and systems to ensure all procedures are followed and that parts meet the overall quality standards

• Performs and monitors quality checks in Production to ensure defects do not occur.

• Perform inspection on every two hours during the shift and record results on specified inspection sheets or related documents.

• Required to maintain all measuring equipment in proper working order and appearance.

• Ensure all incidents of non-conformance are recorded

• Document inspection results in a clear, accurate, neat and timely manner

• Assist in identifying and communicating product quality issues to Production Supervisor/Quality Coordinator or designate and complete daily QC report.

• Carry out inspections of WIP products, identify accordingly in the production area, input inventory into ERP system, and print and apply barcode labels accordingly

• Identify poor workmanship, material defects and incorrect packing of parts - notify appropriate personnel of manufacturing quality issues

• Train Production Associates on product quality requirements

• Required to maintain control of all non-conforming material, segregation, and completion of hold tags.

• Review and assist with the development of SOPs in accordance with Quality System requirements

• Support the NCR process and assist where necessary

• Required to participate in all internal and external audits as needed.

• Required to maintain good housekeeping (5S) principles surrounding the QA work station.

• Other duties as assigned or requested

Soft Skills

• Problem solving - the individual identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner and gathers and analyzes information skillfully.

• Interpersonal Skills - the individual maintains confidentiality, remains open to others' ideas and exhibits willingness to try new things.

• Oral communication - the individual speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations, group presentations and meetings.

• Written Communication - the individual edits work for spelling and grammar, presents numerical data effectively and can read and interpret written information.

• Planning/organizing - the individual prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently and develops realistic action plans.

• Quality control - the individual demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and monitors own work to ensure quality.

• Working Independently – work with minimal supervision and able to make reasonable decisions

• Adaptability - the individual adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands and can deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events.

• Dependability - the individual is consistently at work and on time, follows instructions, responds to management direction and solicits feedback to improve performance.

• Safety and security - the individual actively promotes and personally observes safety and security procedures and uses equipment and materials properly.

Requirements

Education/Experience

•College Diploma related to Quality Assurance and relevant experience in a manufacturing environment

•AIB or Food Safety Certification an asset

•Must have ISO or TS experience

•Knowledge of Statistical Process Control and ability to analyze data

•Strong knowledge of quality inspection techniques and procedures

•Basic knowledge of injection molding products and processes an asset

•Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook are required

•Basic knowledge on ERP systems an asset

Other Job Requirements

•Ability to read, write and understand English

•Must have own reliable transportation

•Able to work continental rotating shifts (day and night)

•Must be able to lift up to 30lbs and stand for long periods of time

•Must be able to distinguish between colours

•Ability to handle multiple projects of competing priority and work effectively in a fast-paced environment

•Must have strong attention to detail.

Benefits

• Extended dental, health and vision coverage
• RRSP match
• Bonus potential in addition to base pay
• Free on-site parking