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QA Technician I

Printpack
Villa Rica, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 22 Jul 2026
💰 $54,000/yr($36,000/yr$54,000/yr)

About the role

Printpack, a leading manufacturer of flexible packaging products, is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the position of QA Technician at their Villa Rica 1 facility located in Villa Rica, Georgia.

Pay: $18.14 - $27.20 per hour depending on experience

Additional night shift premium of $2.50 per hour. Included in overtime hours and double-time hours.

Schedule: 12 hour - Night Shift 7:00pm – 7:00am on a 3/2 schedule

Benefits:

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life – after 30 days of employment

  • 401K with company match

  • Hourly Bonus Program

  • Tuition Reimbursement

  • Annual reviews with a potential for a pay rate increase

  • Up to $120 for steel toed shoes

  • Up to $135 for uniforms

  • Up to $125 for prescription safety glasses

  • Overtime

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

  • Eligible for role with 1 - 5 years of QA Technician or equivalent industry experience preferred.

  • Conduct/behavior includes being present, ready to work, and able to work well with others.

  • Experience in industrial manufacturing; lab experience preferred 

  • Proficiency in computer skills, time management, and data interpretation preferred 

  • Skilled in using measurement tools in both US and Metric systems required 

  • Ability to follow standard operating procedures and work instructions required 

  • Strong communication skills and attention to detail required 

  • Willingness to learn, ask questions, and be taught new skills and concepts 

  • Ability to maintain a clean and safe work environment 

Internal Candidates:

  • Last performance review must have been "Performer" or better.

  • No disciplinary actions beyond a verbal within the past 120 days

  • Must have been in current position for at least 120 days

Physical Demands : 

Ability to stand for significant periods of time and to move throughout the plant (this includes steps and ladders) and lift at least 25 lbs. 

 

Work Conditions: 

Candidate must be based at a Printpack production location and be willing to work overtime as needed. Vacation coverage is required with at least two weeks' notice. 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Execute quality assurance sampling and testing in accordance with internal standards and customer specifications. 

  • Use a variety of lab and testing equipment, including: 

  • Spectrophotometers for color analysis

  • Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry (GC/MS) for chemical analysis

  • Tensile testers for material strength

  • Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FT-IR) for material identification

  • Mocon instruments for measuring Moisture Vapor Transmission Rate (MVTR) and Oxygen Transmission Rate (OTR)

  • Optical microscopes for detailed surface and cross section examination

  • Coefficient of friction 

  • Conduct visual inspections on all representative samples from materials produced across multiple production lines/processes. 

  • Exhibit proficiency

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