Blue Mountain Plastics Recycling is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician / Inspector to support quality control operations within our rPET recycling facility. This role ensures finished rPET flakes meet internal, customer, and regulatory specifications.
As a QA Technician/Inspector you can expect:
- Excellent Hourly Wage Starting at $25.24
- Wage Increase after 3 Months
- 12-Hour Continental Nights
- Company Paid Life Insurance, Health, and Dental Benefits
- RRSP Company Match
- On the Job Training
- Uniforms
- Safety Shoe Allowance
- Clean and Secure Work Environment
- Teamwork
- Continuous Skills Development
- Employee Referral Program
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform flake quality testing including contamination identification and PPM calculation.
- Conduct flake bake tests, pH differential tests, moisture testing, IV testing, metal detection verification, and flake sizing tests.
- Calibrate and verify QA equipment including pH meters and Sesotec Flake Purifiers/ VARISORTS.
- Accurately record QA results in Data Management Systems and QA logs.
- Identify non-conforming material, initiate retests, and place material on HOLD when required.
- Communicate quality issues to Production Supervisors and QA leadership.
- Maintain QA lab cleanliness and follow all safety and PPE requirements.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Experience in QA, manufacturing, or laboratory environments
- Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy
- Basic computer and data entry skills
Preferred:
- Plastics, recycling, or polymer experience
- Laboratory or chemical testing experience