Quality - QC Auditor - Day Shift 7 am to 7 pm (2-2-3 rotating schedule)

Quality Auditor Location: L ee’s Summit, MO Department: Quality Pay rate : Starts at $22.93 /hr - $24.82/hr Shift: Day Shift 7 am to 7 pm (2-2-3 rotating schedule) At Polytainers, we create packaging that helps protect the food products people enjoy every day. As a leading North American manufacturer of rigid plastic packaging, we combine innovation, operational excellence and strong customer partnerships to deliver quality products and contribute to a more sustainable future.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Across our teams and facilities, we work together with purpose, put our customers first and continuously look for better ways to work. We create an environment where people are encouraged to share their ideas, empowered to take action and are supported in their growth. When you join Polytainers, you become part of a team that values accountability, collaboration and respect.

Whatever your role—making our products, supporting our customers or improving how we work—your contribution matters. Together, we partner for success, win through teamwork and create packaging solutions for today and tomorrow.

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Quality Supervisor, the Quality Auditor is responsible for performing inspection and test activities and for ensuring that products and materials produced in the Molding and Printing Departments conform to specifications. The Quality Auditor will maintain the integrity of the certified quality system requirements by conducting effective audits and communicating and documenting all key information to uphold the integrity of our Quality system and processes.

This position is responsible for conducting food safety and quality audits to ensure that the Company’s objectives for food safety and quality meet or exceed customer’s and regulatory agency’s requirements. What You’ll Do Perform dimensional testing using Q.C laboratory equipment Visual inspection of parts for defects as per Quality System Procedures Effective communication with: Packers, Cell Leads, Injection Molders and Shift Supervisors regarding general product quality and resolution to quality issues Perform visual on line product inspection, report plugged cavities and measure cycle time Document and segregate non-conforming product Maintain quality files and enter Q.

C. data electronically Support the Engineering Department and sales function by performing designated tests and measurements Perform inspection and tests on incoming raw materials (Melt index: Ash test) Perform dimensional testing using Quality Control laboratory equipment (Optical Comparator, Magana Mike, Go-Cator, Laser Flatness Gauge, Micrometer, Band Gauges, Calipers) and completes appropriate documentation Other duties, as assigned What You Bring Educational Requirements: Minimum: Secondary School completion certificate.

Preferred: Post-secondary education, preferably in food safety or quality assurance. Minimum Experience: Experience using basic laboratory equipment (band gauges, calipers, and micrometer). Previous Statistical Process Control Technical and quality laboratory and auditing experience would be a definite asset. Computer Skills: Good PC skills including working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications Physical Requirements: Communication Skills: Proven track record working with people and problem resolution and strong interpersonal, collaboration skills Additional Education/Experience/Skills: Good Mathematical ability.

CORE COMPETENCIES FOR THIS POSITION: Good command of the English language, both oral and written Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Flexibility to work overtime, other shifts and long weekends based on department requirements Ability to manage significant workload Strong sense of urgency and initiative, assuming responsibility without being asked and working constructively with others to achieve results and to find solutions Flexible and able to adapt to and work effectively within a variety of situations & with various individuals and groups.

Strong attention to detail and have solid ability communicate and analyze your observations Ability to work independently and effectively with minimal supervision. A team player – building rapport and constructive relations with individuals at all levels in the organization, able to gain the trust and support of co-workers.