Quality Control Tech

As a Fortune 500 company, Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is an ideas and solutions company.  Our corrugated packaging business seeks to be the leader in helping our customers — large and small — package, transport and display products of all kinds.  Our white paper business delivers Paper With Purpose by providing the highest level of customer service and operational excellence.  We have approximately 15,000 team members in more than 100 locations in the United States that strive to meet the local needs of our customers.  Our mission is to serve the needs of our customers, today and tomorrow, with products and services that exceed expectations for performance and environmental responsibility.

• People
• Customers
• Trust

We are seeking applicants for a Quality Control Tech in our International Falls, MN Paper Mill.
The International Falls facility is a White Paper Mill owned by Packaging Corporation of America.

The Quality Control Tech at our International Falls mill manages the quality testing programs for the mill.  This position also leads in the implementation and evaluation of quality and technical measures and applications to meet performance and cost objectives.

Principle Accountabilities:

• Responsible for the management of mill laboratories.  Ensures testing is done accurately and reported efficiently to operating departments to meet quality specifications, assist in trouble-shooting process changes and meeting production goals. Responsibilities include the selection and purchase of new equipment, routine supply inventory control and recommendations on purchase of measuring equipment for production crews. Responsible for the maintenance of test equipment and labs through work orders or contracted services.
• Ensure that QMS requirements are met by contracting calibration services, participating in audits, and writing revisions to procedures. Works with departments to implement new procedures, designs, and provides training to operators to ensure continuous improvement.
• Provide laboratory and trial support to engineers and operating departments to meet improvement goals. Meets on quality teams, presents data, and prepares reports to facilitate discussion and understanding.
• Strive to continually strengthen PCA’s business philosophy of meeting needs and exceeding expectation for customers specifically supporting PCA’s Commitment to Service which involves doing what’s right for our customers, focusing on strategies that add value and support growth, and keeping the promises that we make.

Basic Qualifications: 

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Must be able to work with all groups across mill and have good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organization and communication skills.
• Ability to perform consistently and effectively under pressure.
• Self-motivated individual with excellent people skills.
• Must be eligible to work in the U.S.
• Must have a current valid driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3 years of Laboratory/technical or Supervisor experience.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with additional electrical skills.
• Must understand analytical procedures and equipment, and have strong problem solving, analytical, and computer skills. 

Compensation and Benefits

• Starting salary range for position: $78,400 to $110,000.
• Paid Vacation.
• Paid Holidays.
• Within the first 30 days of employment, an employee (and their dependents) is eligible to enroll in certain benefit coverages -- medical, dental, and vision – and are automatically enrolled in life, AD&D, and disability coverages.
• Upon hire, an employee is automatically enrolled in the 401k plan. The plan offers both pre-tax and Roth contribution options along with employer provided matching contributions.
• More information about the Company’s benefits can be found in the Employee Information section of PCA’s website: Employee Information | Packaging Corporation of America

• Disclaimer: The Compensation and Benefits information in this posting represents PCA’s good faith and reasonable estimate of what it may pay for this position. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

PCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Qualified Applicants must apply at careers.packagingcorp.com to be considered.