DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The primary duties and responsibilities of the Quality Assurance Analyst consist of, but are not limited to, the following:

• Exemplifies the Berry Behaviors and Values at all times. Leads by example and exhibits professionalism in all areas when representing Berry inside and outside of the plant.
• Work in a professional manner with other associates to ensure only quality product being released to the customer.
• Begin each shift by conducting a thorough walk-through of each department to access the overall status of plant quality.
• Assist the Quality Assurance Manager with the Quality Department document filing and retention programs.
• Oversee the Product “Hold” area documenting applicable information and with the assistance of Production, ensuring product is promptly sorted / reworked.
• Assist the Quality Assurance Manager in managing the overall plant resin program.
• Monitor plant quality processes to confirm they are being handled promptly and properly. Notify the Quality Assurance Manager of any deviations and assist with corrective actions.
• Conduct capability studies as required and identify capability deficiencies.
• Customer samples - Evaluate attributes / test performance / confirm dimensions of sample parts for Production Support. Quality must approve parts prior to shipment.
• Conduct Mold Concentricity inspections and documentation.
• Complete all “Certificates of Analysis” as required.
• Assist the Quality Assurance Manager in identifying quality deficiency trends and in finding solutions to improve plant quality standards.
• Assist with incoming inspections and dock audits as necessary.
• Compile and report data on Quality scrap to the Assistant Plant Manager / General Supervisor.
• Assist the Quality Assurance Manager with the processing of any required Deviation Requests.
• Various other duties as assigned.

EDUCATIONAL, SKILL, & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Prior experience in fast-paced manufacturing environment; plastic manufacturing highly preferred.
• Technical background and/or experience in Quality Assurance highly preferred.
• Regularly required to sit, stand or walk for long periods; use hands to finger, handle, or feel, objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms.
• Good computer skills required.
• Skilled in the use of measuring devices, such as height gages and calipers.
• Good mathematics skills required.
• Frequent exposure to production floor; required use of PPE including but not limited to: Bump Cap, Safety Eyewear or Prescription Safety Eyewear, Safety Shoes, Hair/beard nets, Hearing Protection and Disposable Mask.
• Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Frequently exposed to fumes, or airborne particles.
• Frequently works near moving mechanical parts.
• Good communication skills--verbal and written; must effectively communicate with employees, vendors, and customers.
• Independent in working effectively with little supervision; self-starter, displaying ability to work and deliver results in a fast-paced, performance driven environment.
• Good attention to detail, time management skills, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work as a cross-functional team member.