Quality Inspector

Trivium Packaging is a global sustainability leader in metal packaging with more than 60 locations worldwide, nearly 8,000 employees, and an annual revenue 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 an ambitious transformation journey. In the near term, focus is on building & upskilling the team, deciding where to play & how to win, and increasing financial performance by executing 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 on products 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; this position will function as a Quality Inspector (QI) and Process Auditor.    The QI’s 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 (ITM’s) 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 ITM’s. 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, ITM’s, 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. 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.