Quality Assurance Technician Trainee - 1st Shift (5:00am - 1:30pm) - Resource Label Group, Inc

Resource Label Group, LLC is a leading full-service provider of label and packaging solutions with a diverse product offering which includes pressure sensitive labels, shrink sleeves, RFID/NFC technology, sustainable product solutions, scent activation technology, pharmaceutical packaging and fulfillment services. Resource Label provides products and services for the food, beverage, chemical, household products, personal care, nutraceutical, pharmaceutical, medical device, and technology industries. With twenty-seven locations across the U.S. and Canada, Resource Label Group provides national leadership and scale to deliver capabilities, technologies, systems, and creative solutions that customers require.

As Resource Label Group continues to grow, we are always looking for talented individuals to join our team! Every person in our company contributes to our success. We offer an employee centric, collaborative culture that is technology driven and focused on delivering valuable, creative solutions. Our core values embody the way we interact with each other just as it influences the way we interact with clients.

We are currently recruiting for a Quality Assurance Technician Trainee to join our team! The Quality Assurance Technician will be responsible for inspecting raw materials and work in process with finished goods to ensure compliance with product specifications.

• Preparing and implementing quality assurance policies and procedures.
• Performing routine inspections and quality tests.
• Identifying and resolving workflow and production issues.
• Developing quality standards, conducting tests, and identifying issues in the production of our products or services.
• Ensure that standards and safety regulations are observed.
• Address and discuss issues and proposed solutions with superiors.
• Document quality assurance activities and create audit reports.
• Make recommendations for improvement.
• Create training materials and operating manuals.
• Exhibits thoroughness and consistency when conducting quality control, testing, and audits.
• Is proactive in non-conformance prevention and maintains a desire to help the organization to consistently achieve high quality and service expectations.
• The overall job performance meets the satisfaction of the Quality Control Supervisor/Management Representative.
• Assists with nonconformance Return Material Authorization (RMA) investigations and continuous improvement initiatives. Assists in updating RMAs in the ERP system when requested by a manager.
• Attends scheduled meetings and training sessions as needed to support quality control activities and employee development.
• Conducts customer-specific, routine quality control and testing as identified on production tickets and checklists.
• Conducts testing and collects production performance data as needed in support of non-routine quality control checks.

• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Computer - Is computer literate and can utilize Microsoft office software; Possesses office equipment knowledge.
• Cost Consciousness - Works within approved budget; Contributes to profits and revenue; Conserves organizational resources.
• Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets Commitments.
• Interpersonal - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions.
• Reasoning Ability - Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
• Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives.

Although no positions answer directly to the Quality Technician, it is incumbent upon this position to cultivate and ensure effective relationships and communications with all departments within Resource Label Group to ensure the highest level of technical service is achieved.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have: 

• Excellent data collection and analysis skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
• Looks for ways to improve and promote quality.
• Applies feedback to improve performance.
• Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Adapts to changes in the work environment & manages competing demands.
• Changes approach or method to best fit the situation - able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Supports and explains reasoning for decisions while including appropriate people in decision-making process.
• Understands business implications of decisions. Displays orientation to profitability. Aligns work with strategic goals.

Why work with us? Take a look at all we have to offer!

• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Comprehensive and Competitive Medical, Dental and Vision coverage
• Company Paid Short-Term Disability Insurance and Life Insurance
• Additional Benefits – Long-Term Disability, Supplemental Life, Accident and Critical Illness Coverage Plans
• Excellent 401(k) retirement plan with generous company contribution
• We pride ourselves in investing in our employees by offering onsite training and the ability to have unlimited growth potential within our organization
• We believe in rewarding our employees with performance-based salary increases

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