Quality Assurance Technician

Your Job

Georgia-Pacific is seeking an experienced Quality Assurance Technician at our facility in Hattiesburg, MS.

This position performs tests and inspections on raw and finished paper products to determine if the product conforms to specifications.

Decision-making regarding the results is also part of the everyday routine as well as effective communication with team members at all levels of the organization.

This position typically works a day shift, and the starting pay is $17.00 per hour or more depending on skills and experience.

Our Team

Georgia-Pacific in Hattiesburg, MS is a leading specialty paper packaging supplier focused on providing a quality product and cost savings to our customers in the foodservice and retail napkin industry.

We offer our customers a strategic partnership that contributes to their long-term profitability and success.

What You Will Do


* Collect product samples for quality tests at specified stages in the production process and perform tests for a variety of characteristics such as basis weight, caliper, print color, dimensions, count and others


* Operate the quality testing equipment needed to perform the job


* Comply with all facility safety, environmental and quality policies


* Maintain and calibrate lab instruments


* Perform internal audits to verify product, packaging and raw material adherence to specifications


* Maintain a safe, clean and organized work area


* Maintain accurate documentation of all quality tests performed



* All other duties as assigned

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)


* High school diploma or GED


* Organizational skills


* Attention to detail

What Will Put You Ahead


* Prior experience in a quality assurance role


* Experience in a laboratory/product testing role


* Strong computer and data entry skills

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The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location.

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Hiring Philosophy

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Who We Are

As a Koch company and a leading manufacturer of bath tissue, paper towels, paper-based packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers, building products and much more, Georgia-Pacific works to meet evolving needs of customers worldwide with quality products.

In addition to the products we make, we operate one of the largest recycling businesses.

Our more than 30,000 employe...