Quality Control Technician

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

**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.
- 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 mínimal 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