Job Description
Quality Assurance Analyst
The Quality Assurance Analyst is responsible for executing both routine and non-routine inspection and testing activities to determine the acceptability of printed and laser-perforated tipping materials based on established specifications and regulatory standards. This role plays a critical part in maintaining Quality Assurance integrity throughout the manufacturing process, including raw material inspection, in-process verification, and final product release.
The position supports the release of printed materials into finished goods inventory and oversees laser preparation for shrink-wrapping compliant product. The analyst serves as a key Quality Assurance resource for production teams, ensuring product consistency, documentation accuracy, and adherence to safety and quality systems.
Location: Colonial Heights, VA
Pay Rate: $23/hour (commensurate with experience)
Shift Schedule: Rotating shifts – 7:00am–3:00pm, 3:00pm–11:00pm, 11:00pm–7:00am
Key Responsibilities
Conduct and document laboratory and production-floor tests on printed and perforated paper products in accordance with approved test plans and Quality Assurance protocols.
Perform detailed visual and dimensional inspections, verifying basis weight, ink weight, opacity, print registration, print-to-slit accuracy, width, and overall dimensional compliance.
Act as a frontline Quality Assurance partner to production and supervisory teams by communicating inspection results and supporting timely resolution of quality deviations.
Collaborate with QA Management to recommend and implement continuous improvement initiatives that enhance laboratory efficiency, data accuracy, and product consistency.
Accurately enter, maintain, and verify test results, pallet data, and inspection records within internal business and inventory management systems.
Review pallet release documentation for completeness and accuracy prior to authorizing shrink-wrapping and shipment.
Approve or reject finished goods based on verified compliance with internal specifications and Quality Assurance standards.
Technical & Quality Assurance Skills
Demonstrated expertise in Quality Assurance documentation, recordkeeping, and strict adherence to written procedures and work instructions.
Proficiency with data entry, partial pallet closures, and printing bobbin and pallet labels within enterprise systems.
Hands-on experience supporting QA operations in a printing or paper manufacturing environment.
Skilled in the operation, calibration, and documentation of laboratory and inspection equipment, including:
Spectrophotometer, Mettler Balance, Opacimeter, Nikon CCM, Nikon VMA2520
Headspace Gas Chromatograph (startup, shutdown, autosampler loading, documentation)
Sutherland Rub Tester, Borgwaldt A-15, Comparator, Graticule, Light Booths, EDI Bar Printers
Experience performing laser laboratory startup and shutdown procedures.
Ability to work independently, manage shifting priorities, and meet production timelines in a regulated manufacturing environment.
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and standard office and laboratory equipment.
Consistent compliance with PPE, safety policies, and quality system requirements.
Working Conditions
Fast-paced manufacturing environment with intermittent periods of downtime.
Three scheduled 30-minute breaks per shift.
Overtime opportunities available based on production demands.
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