Quality Technician Quality Technician

Trivium Packaging is aglobal sustainability leader in metal packagingwith more than 60 locations worldwide, nearly 8,000 employees, and an annualrevenue of approximately 3.0 billion. Trivium serves a diverse range of customers in a variety of end markets such as food, seafood, pet food, nutrition, beauty and personal care, household care, and premium beverages.

Trivium wants to shape the industry and has embarked on anambitious transformation journey. In the near term, focus is on building & upskilling the team, deciding where to play & how to win, and increasing financial performance byexecuting the Trivium Business System(commercial, operational, and supply chain excellence). Sustainability is embedded in our materials and in our actions.Trivium has ambitious sustainability targets and focuses exclusively onproducts that are infinitely recyclable. Our company sustainability journey has been awarded with a Platinum medal by EcoVadis, the world's leading rating agent who allocated this award only to the top 1% of the >75000 companies reviewed. Sustainability is embedded in each and every function at Trivium, it's in our DNA. The global head office is at Amsterdam Airport; however, many people work in virtual teams from different countries.Our culture is results-driven, entrepreneurial, informal, and highly multicultural.Our people have a high degree of responsibility.

Job Summary:

Under the direction of the Quality Manager, the Quality Technician (QT) will be an expert in the quality requirements of each production line as well as the quality system (APC). The QT must become fully proficient in understanding the quality standards, policies, APC systems, quality specifications, and ITM's (Information Training methods/SOP's). The QT is responsible for the accuracy and completeness of all quality checks and tests for the quality department as well as the proper reaction to the test results including effectively communicating with the team members, team leader, or manager as applicable. This position monitors and maintains all department equipment in a manner that provides for safe and quality operations.

The QT is accountable for the department quality requirements as well as problem solving and training on defects. The QT will be instrumental in communicating, problem solving, analyzing, and reacting to quality problems as they arise. The QT will work closely with the plant management staff, crew team members, and working independently when required. The QT will be a resource for trials, process improvement, and product improvement activities.

Job Duties:

• Maintain safe working environment for team members and equipment.

• Perform quality checks and inspections per defined standard work.

• Achieve and sustain competency on all gauges and quality checks.

• React to the quality check results according to company guidelines.

• Train all rotating team members on all required quality checks and measurements.

• Ensure all quality checks are completed and documented correctly as per requirements.

• Perform test studies and special measurements as required.

• Attain and sustain good working knowledge of SPC, control charts, ITM's, quality policies, and plant instructions that pertain to quality.

• Ensure all HFI (Hold for Inspection) on their shift is properly documented and located and provide assistance and guidance to Team Leaders or Supervisors with regards to HFI.

• Ensure all housekeeping tasks are completed daily, weekly, and as required.

• Follow 5S standards for the quality lab, and any other plant area as applicable.

• Assist Operator Technicians and Team Leaders when the line is down as directed.

• Provide quality guidance and assistance to Team Leaders and Supervisors on off shifts and weekends.

• Perform duties and tasks as directed by the Quality Manager.

• Lead the quality department pass down briefings to the oncoming shift.

• Identify and replenish supplies of test solutions, cross section materials, and other quality consumables.

• Follow directions of Team Leader and Supervisor on the shift with respect to emergency situations and other critical operational issues.

• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience Requirements:

• Strong written/verbal communication skills

• Ability to coach, train, mentor, and facilitate job tasks

• Excellent people skills, high energy and positive cultural fit and attitude

• Familiarity with Lean manufacturing practices

• Familiarity with self-directed work team cultures is preferred

• PREFERRED: Strong quality related background as well as technical background/aptitude

• Demonstrated attention to detail and ability to react and escalate appropriately

• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and problem solve

• Demonstrated ability to motivate people and maintain a safe, cohesive work environment.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, behaviors and or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and or Experience:

• High school diploma or GED required
• 2+ years experience working High speed manufacturing environment; 5+ preferred

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience within the metal can & end making industry
• Basic to intermediate skills with proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications (Word & Excel)
• Have acceptable attendance record
• Must demonstrate acceptable attention to detail with respect to documentation and job completion
• Must demonstrate good self-direction with minimal supervision
• Must have demonstrated good training and instructional skills.

Work Environment:

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.

The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud outside of the office/lab area. Employees must wear hearing protection and all other assigned Personal Protective Equipment. Temperature can range from extreme cold (<40 degrees) to extreme heat (>90 degrees). Environment is subject to strong vibrations, and exposure to frequent visual and audible alarms. The atmosphere contains fumes, dust, odors and chemicals used in metal manufacturing process.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and use hands to finger, handle, grip, pull, feel, talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee will need to work at computer and other electronic screens. The employee must frequently lift and or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and distance vision as well as color recognition. Good hand eye coordination is necessary. Ability to work around conveyors and high-speed mechanical equipment in a manufacturing and warehouse environment required.

Average hours per week: 40 or 36/48 alternating

Usual shift worked is: 8 or 12 hours

Stand 90% Sit 10%

Walk 90% Lift 30%

Squat 20% Crawl 10%

Climb 20% Bend (90 degrees) 20%

Twist (30 degrees) 50% Reach above shoulders 20%

Kneel 20% Work at heights 5-30 ft 20%

Work at heights 30+ ft 5%

Occasionally 1-33%, frequently 34-66% and continuously 67-100% of the time.

This position requires ability to lift:

Up to 15 lbs Frequently

16-30 lbs Frequently

31-50 lbs Occasionally

51-75 lbs Occasionally

76-100 lbs Not required

Over 100 lbs Not required

Must be willing to work all rotating or permanent shifts, including day and night 8 and/or 12 hour shifts, weekends and holidays.

BRINGING YOUR TRUE SELF TO WORK

To reach our goals, we know we need colleagues at all levels who are truly diverse in every way. That's why we are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. Our customers come from a wide range of backgrounds, and so do our people and It's business critical for us to ensure all our people have what they need to perform at their best and can be their true selves at work.