Quality Inspector

Trivium Packaging is aglobal sustainability leader in metal packagingwith more than 60 locations worldwide nearly 8000 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 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 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 worlds 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 its in our DNA. The global head office is at Amsterdam Airport; however many people work in virtual teams from different culture is results-driven entrepreneurial informal and highly people have a high degree of responsibility.

Job Summary:

Under the direction of the Quality Manager; this position will function as a Quality Inspector (QI) and Process Auditor. The QIs communication & documentation of detailed information along with the sharing of best practices among all Crews & Team Leaders is an essential component of this position.

While maintaining the QI role they will be responsible for maintaining Trivium Core Values and Operational Excellence. They are accountable for the department quality requirements Trivium Inspection and Test Methods (ITMs) and standards. The QI will be instrumental in communicating problem solving analyzing and reacting to quality problems as they arise.

The primary role of the QI will be to become an expert in the quality requirements of each production line as well as the quality system. The QI must become fully proficient in understanding the quality standards policies APC systems quality specifications and ITMs. The QT is responsible for the accuracy and completeness of all quality checks and tests for the 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 QI will work closely with the plant management staff their crew team members as well as working independently when required. The QI 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 standard work.
• Achieve and sustain competency on all gauges and quality checks.
• Perform visual inspections of work in process and finished product at each manufacturing process and/or production equipment.
• Review inspection results using control charts and other SPC tools.
• React to the quality check results according to company guidelines.
• Ensure all quality checks are completed and documented correctly as per requirements.
• Sample re-inspect and rework off-quality product as necessary.
• Prepare store and replenish quality test ends for cameras and testers.
• Perform test studies and special measurements as required.
• Attain and sustain good working knowledge of SPC control charts ITMs quality policies and plant instructions that pertain to quality.
• Ensure all HFI on their shift is properly documented and located and provide assistance and guidance to Team Leaders or Supervisors with HFI.
• Ensure all housekeeping tasks are completed daily weekly and as required.
• Follow 5S standards for the quality lab enclosure and any other plant area as applicable.
• Assist zone mechanics 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 Quality Lead and/or Quality Technician.
• 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.
• Complete basic level certification in zones 1 2 and 3 within one year.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience Requirements:

• Experience within the can & end making industry.
• Basic to intermediate skills with proficiency in Excel Word
• Have acceptable attendance record.
• Must have prior rotation experience in quality.
• Must be fully qualified in one other production zone.
• 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.
• Forklift certification preferred as operation of sit-down lifts and pallet jacks required occasionally
• Associate degree or equivalent certification in quality maintenance OR 1 year quality and/or maintenance experience in high volume processes or other sophisticated equipment is desired.
• Proven experience in effectively communicating and training people as well as promoting teamwork.

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.

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. Thats 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 Its 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.