Quality Assurance Technician

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:

Quality Assurance Technicians are responsible for identifying and communicating any defects on product. This position involves conducting various sampling and measuring tests in order to ensure the product is meeting customer specifications and is consistent. This position shall communicate with the Production Manager, operators on all lines.

Job Duties:

• Conduct product sampling and testing to ensure cans are within customer specifications and consistent production is being met.
• Perform product sampling and testing such as metal exposure testing, coating adhesion and abrasion resistance, burst and buckle performance and overflow capacity and particulate identification and measurement.
• Inspect barcodes, text and graphics.
• Sample and select product for retain storage.
• File proper paperwork such as start-up sheets.
• Input product and process data.
• Collect pre-delivery samples (PDS).
• Perform finished goods inspection.
• Authority to stop and/or modify work processes due to non-conformance and/or unsafe working conditions.
• Report all potential food safety concerns to the quality assurance manager.
• Perform all other job duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience Requirements:

• Previous ISO/GMP and in process testing experience
• Excellent color detection skills and attention to detail
• Measuring skills using calipers, micrometers, gauges, etc.
• Computer skills such as Windows operating system, Microsoft Word, Excel, etc.
• Ability to remain organized and problem solve.
• Must be a team player and possess a "can do" attitude.
• Ability to walk or stand for periods of time.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to read, write and communicate fluently in English.

Work Environment:

This position performs job duties located on the shop floor. This position walks through the manufacturing floor where machinery produces loud noises. In addition, this position will use quality assurance equipment, telephones/walkie-talkies to perform job duties.

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.