Overview

Create value at TC Transcontinental.

At TC Transcontinental, we've got it made, and that's because of the expertise of our team.

We have been driving innovation since 1976.

With approximately 7400 employees, TC Transcontinental is a North American leader in flexible packaging, a Canadian retail marketing services provider, Canada’s largest printer, and the Canadian leader in French-language educational publishing. Respect, teamwork, performance and innovation are the strong values held by the Corporation and its employees. TC Transcontinental's commitment to its stakeholders is to pursue its business activities in a responsible manner. We take care of our team, support each other and cultivate a sense of belonging for all.

We are currently looking for a full-time Quality Technician to support 3rd shift production at our Lenexa plant. Essential to TC Transcontinental Packaging operations, the Quality Tech’s responsibilities of this position include oversight and performance of testing for quality and food safety compliance.

This is an 8-hour 3rd shift position, Sunday-Thursday, 11:00 pm - 7:00 am

Responsibilities

When your actions lead to success:

• Partner with production and manufacturing to identify quality issues, be prepared to decide if something should be quarantined based on customer history, production capability, and severity of defect.
• Inspect customer complaints and returns as received to provide appropriate disposition.
• Perform required lab testing, such as coefficient of friction (COF), tensile, bond strength, tear, etc. and prepare graphs, charts, and reports for communication to internal and external customers.
• Maintain quality record for all completed testing. 
• Preparation of customer Certificate of Analysis (COA) and Certificate of Conformance (COC) reports as required.
• Trend and evaluate testing data to develop recommendations for improvement and report any out of specification situations.
• Assist production machine operators with quality issues, raw material defectives, and testing problems as they arise.

Qualifications

When your expertise drives us:

• Detail oriented
• Able to perform mathematical equations and conversions, read and understand measurements on a tape measure
• Excellent interpersonal and strong organizational skills, ability to work in a team environment
• Strong knowledge of software such as Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word) and ability to operate basic office equipment
• Analytical and critical thinking skills with an aptitude to quickly absorb new procedures and new industry advancements.
• High school Diploma or equivalent education and experience
• Quality role experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
• Ability to adapt and react quickly in a fast paced environment.

Additional details: 

• Inks and solvents can create strong odor in the plant.
• Frequent standing, walking, sitting, bending, and stooping.
• Overtime may be required.
• Must follow written Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), follow Safe Quality Food (SQF) programs applicable to the position, and perform various cleaning and inspection duties to maintain SQF and food safety compliance as assigned.

When benefits really help you live better:

We offer a comprehensive and flexible benefits package designed to support your well-being and help you thrive—at work and at home. Our offerings include:

• Group insurance (including health, life, disability, dental and travel insurance)
• Immediately vested 401k with company match
• Paid time off
• Supplier discounts on various products
• Onsite gym
• Regular full-time position
• Employee-involved decision making

EEO

TC Transcontinental is committed to fair, transparent, and equitable hiring practices. We disclose that no artificial intelligence (AI) tools or automated decision-making systems are used in our recruitment or selection process.

TC Transcontinental is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and accessible workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws in the jurisdictions where we operate.

We are also committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and work environment—promoting dignity, independence, integration, and equal opportunity for all, including persons with disabilities. Accommodations, including alternative formats, will be made available for all parts of the recruitment and selection process. For more information or to request an accommodation please contact talent@tc.tc.

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