Quality Technician

Looking for a rewarding career with a company that values people, growth, sustainability, and teamwork? Join our team as a Quality Technician! 

 

Join our team as a Quality Technician and begin your career earning $21.25 per hour.

 

This role will be working 7am – 3pm M-F.

 

What we are looking for:

• Someone who prioritizes safety, follows all safety procedures, and helps create a safe environment for everyone.
• A critical thinker who evaluates the manufacturing process and looks for ways to enhance quality and efficiency.
• An individual with a natural curiosity for how processes work and how different factors influence product quality and mill performance.
• A passionate team member who takes ownership of their work and demonstrates strong integrity.
• Someone capable of identifying high-priority tasks and shifting focus as business needs change.

 

What we offer:

• Competitive wages based on experience, plus a profit share/gain share program
• Health plans with options that meet your needs, including a wellness program, gym reimbursement, and additional benefits such as pet insurance, legal insurance, employer-paid and voluntary life insurance, and more
• Paid maternity and paternity leave, a competitive vacation package, and company and floating holidays designed to support your work-life balance
• Retirement planning options, including generous employer contributions
• Opportunities to learn and develop, including a tuition reimbursement program

  

In this role, you would:

• Collect and test raw material and/or finished product samples to ensure they meet standards and specifications.
• Work closely with mill departments and other Arauco locations to meet sampling requirements, identify improvements, and maintain quality expectations.
• Assist with planning, conducting, and evaluating trials and new product development activities.
• Review test data and trends to uncover issues and improvement opportunities.
• Communicate key findings and observations to Quality and Area leadership.
• Quarantine material that falls outside specification limits and locate, sample, and retest non-conforming lots.
• Gather samples of raw material or finished product for testing and prepare them using shop tools such as a table saw.
• Operate lab testing equipment according to Quality SOPs and ASTM standards.
• Enter test results into the LIMS system and compare outcomes to established targets.
• Manage quarantined material, including retesting and supporting disposition decisions.
• Participate in trials and product development activities.
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace each day.
• Analyze and report quality KPIs, performance indicators, and trends.
• Engage in the Safe Teams safety program.
• Perform all duties with safety as the top priority.

 

 

Physical and Safety Requirements:

• Ability to move throughout the facility, including climbing stairs and ladders
• Perform tasks involving bending, stooping, and crouching during inspections and maintenance
• Lift and carry materials or equipment up to 50 pounds
• Carry out physical activities involving lifting, pushing, pulling, and handling heavy items
• Stand and walk for extended periods in environments with dust, chemicals, high noise, and variable temperatures
• Demonstrate safe work practices and proper use of required PPE such as hard hats, safety glasses, and safety footwear
• Follow all safety policies and maintain a clean, orderly workspace
• Maintain required certifications, including lockout/tagout
• Participate in safety programs and report incidents or near‑misses
• Document and address abnormal conditions or procedures in accordance with established protocols
• Support environmental stewardship across all work areas

 

About Us: At ARAUCO, we’re more than a global leader in sustainable wood products—we’re a team driven by innovation, environmental stewardship, and strong c