Quality Assurance Technician ( Manufacturing)
Top Benefits
About the role
Amara Industries is a privately owned Canadian manufacturer with over 40 years of experience delivering innovative plastic products and manufacturing solutions across North America. As the company behind the trusted Gracious Living brand, we are proud of our heritage, our commitment to quality, and the strong relationships we have built with our customers, suppliers, and employees.
With multiple manufacturing facilities throughout North America and a dedicated team of skilled professionals, we serve a diverse range of industries while continuing to grow through innovation, operational excellence, and customer-focused solutions. Gracious Living remains one of our most recognized brands, while Amara Industries represents the people, expertise, and manufacturing capabilities that drive our continued success.
Our employees are an important part of our success. We are committed to maintaining a safe and respectful workplace where teamwork, ownership, and continuous improvement are valued. We believe in recognizing the contributions of our people and creating opportunities for employees to build their skills and grow with the company.
At Amara Industries, we are proud of our history, the products we create, and the people who make it possible.
What you will do:
- Perform First Off verification and maintain inspection Records
- Perform In-process inspection and maintain inspection Records
- Collect test samples
- Weigh and record parts weight daily
- Perform product testing as per Test Procedures
- Contain, identify and notify team when non-conforming material is found (Use of NCR & Hold Labels)
- Receive incoming materials (labels & hardware etc.) and maintain Records
- Prepare Process Documents and samples required for the next work order
- Maintain label cage inventory file and move items in / out of label cage
- Issue labels/ components and update all transactions in QA inventory files
- Receive returns from production and move to storage
- Review and approve scrap from production
- Perform inventory count, as required
- Enter the packaging and colourant transactions into the inventory sheet daily
- Print labels in-house as necessary
- Maintain QA laboratory and testing areas
- Perform other duties as required
The right candidate will have/be:
Education: Post Secondary education or equivalent.
- Minimum 2 years of experience in Quality Assurance on plant floor in a manufacturing environment.
- Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English.
- Understanding of manufacturing systems as they relate to quality
- Self-starter and able to work in an extremely fast-paced team environment.
- Able to make sound decisions and judgement calls relative to customer specifications.
- A background in the plastics industry is an asset
- Knowledge of injection molding and extrusion processes is an asset
- Able to work with minimal supervision.
- Knowledge of basic MS office software; excel, word, outlook
What’s in it for you?
- Extended Health and dental benefits
- RRSP/ DPSP Matching program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Onsite parking
Amara Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a safe environment for all employees equally. We adhere to all guidelines set forth in the OHSA and the AODA and focus on inclusivity in all of our employment practices. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please let us know at the time of application.
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Quality Assurance Technician ( Manufacturing)
Top Benefits
About the role
Amara Industries is a privately owned Canadian manufacturer with over 40 years of experience delivering innovative plastic products and manufacturing solutions across North America. As the company behind the trusted Gracious Living brand, we are proud of our heritage, our commitment to quality, and the strong relationships we have built with our customers, suppliers, and employees.
With multiple manufacturing facilities throughout North America and a dedicated team of skilled professionals, we serve a diverse range of industries while continuing to grow through innovation, operational excellence, and customer-focused solutions. Gracious Living remains one of our most recognized brands, while Amara Industries represents the people, expertise, and manufacturing capabilities that drive our continued success.
Our employees are an important part of our success. We are committed to maintaining a safe and respectful workplace where teamwork, ownership, and continuous improvement are valued. We believe in recognizing the contributions of our people and creating opportunities for employees to build their skills and grow with the company.
At Amara Industries, we are proud of our history, the products we create, and the people who make it possible.
What you will do:
- Perform First Off verification and maintain inspection Records
- Perform In-process inspection and maintain inspection Records
- Collect test samples
- Weigh and record parts weight daily
- Perform product testing as per Test Procedures
- Contain, identify and notify team when non-conforming material is found (Use of NCR & Hold Labels)
- Receive incoming materials (labels & hardware etc.) and maintain Records
- Prepare Process Documents and samples required for the next work order
- Maintain label cage inventory file and move items in / out of label cage
- Issue labels/ components and update all transactions in QA inventory files
- Receive returns from production and move to storage
- Review and approve scrap from production
- Perform inventory count, as required
- Enter the packaging and colourant transactions into the inventory sheet daily
- Print labels in-house as necessary
- Maintain QA laboratory and testing areas
- Perform other duties as required
The right candidate will have/be:
Education: Post Secondary education or equivalent.
- Minimum 2 years of experience in Quality Assurance on plant floor in a manufacturing environment.
- Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English.
- Understanding of manufacturing systems as they relate to quality
- Self-starter and able to work in an extremely fast-paced team environment.
- Able to make sound decisions and judgement calls relative to customer specifications.
- A background in the plastics industry is an asset
- Knowledge of injection molding and extrusion processes is an asset
- Able to work with minimal supervision.
- Knowledge of basic MS office software; excel, word, outlook
What’s in it for you?
- Extended Health and dental benefits
- RRSP/ DPSP Matching program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Onsite parking
Amara Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a safe environment for all employees equally. We adhere to all guidelines set forth in the OHSA and the AODA and focus on inclusivity in all of our employment practices. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please let us know at the time of application.