Quality Assurance Tester

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At Graphic Packaging International, we produce the paper cup that held your coffee this morning, the basket that transported those bottles of craft beer you enjoyed last weekend, and the microwave tray that heated your gourmet meal last night. We're one of the largest manufacturers of paperboard and paper-based packaging for some of the world's most recognized brands of food, beverage, foodservice, household, personal care and pet products. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, we are collaborative, diverse, innovative individuals who create inspired packaging while giving back to our communities.
With over 25,000 employees working in more than 130 locations worldwide, we strive to be environmentally responsible in our industry and in the communities where we operate. We are committed to workplace diversity and offer compensation and benefits programs that are among the industry's best to reward the talented people who make our company successful.
If this sounds like something you would like to be a part of, we'd love to hear from you.
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JOB SUMMARY:
The Quality Assurance Tester (QAT) is responsible for performing quality inspections on multiple cup lines. The QAT must follow all established testing procedures and guidelines and comply with all quality standards. QAT shall ensure quality product by not accepting defective material into work center, not making defective products at work station, not passing defects to internal customers and by reporting potential quality issues and entering quality information into computer database. The QAT will complete quality and safety audits, cycle counts on inventory and visually product. The QAT may be required to perform other necessary tasks throughout the plant including cleaning, general housekeeping duties, painting, sorting, cup-by-cup, lid-by-lid or tasks of a clerical nature. The QAT must maintain the cleanliness and organization of the entire work area and assist other employees as necessary.
All employees must follow all Graphic Packaging International work rules, code of conduct and safety procedures and policies including wearing personal protective equipment such as steel-toed shoes, hearing protection and safety goggles.
WORK DEVICES/TOOLSconsist of the following:pressure tester, computer, printer, coffeepot/apron/gloves, laser mike, broom/mop, air pressure hose, taper, china marker, strobe light
EXPERIENCE/SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Must be able to stand for long periods of time with scheduled breaks
• Must be able to lift/carry approximately 30 lbs from floor to waist height.
• Must be able to bend throughout the work shift. A majority of bending occurs in a slight forward bend for brief periods of times. This may be performed on a repetitive basis.
• Must be able to reach between waist and shoulder height which occurs on a continuous basis.
• Must be able to reach overhead and below waist level which occurs on an occasional basis.
• Must have the ability to work in a high paced and multi-task environment
• Must be self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision
• Must be able to work scheduled/unscheduled overtime as required
• Quality experience in manufacturing environment; 2 years preferred

The above description/summary may be amended, revised, or supplemented as the Company deems necessary in order to maintain safe, efficient, and continuous operation.
Graphic Packaging is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All candidates will be evaluated on the basis of their qualifications for the job in question. We do not base our employment decision on an employee's or applicant's race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship, handicap, or disability, marital status, veteran status or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.