Quality Technicians - Afternoons

General Summary:

• This position supports product manufacturing to ensure plant quality requirements are met while maintaining all safety standards. 
• This is achieved in part by conducting line audits and laboratory analysis of raw, in-process and finished goods.

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for promoting a safety culture and awareness within their area of responsibility. 
• Support all plant safety policies and procedures at all times.
• Responsible for having a clear understanding of, and adhering to, all Corporate and plant quality processes, procedures and methodology.
• Performs raw material, in-process and finished product QC analytical testing which includes viscosity, specific gravity, pH, solids, color/odor, titration, GC and HPLC analysis, etc.
• Conducts audits on operating, high speed production lines.
• Responsible for notifying all appropriate parties of non-conforming product (out of specification material and/or product) and take appropriate action to contain material/product. 
• Actively participates in root cause analysis and supports nonconformance investigations.
• Responsible for the calibration, preventive maintenance and troubleshooting of all critical laboratory equipment such as HPLCs, GC, balances, and autotitrator.
• Understands and incorporates good documentation practices and good laboratory practices in daily operations.
• Utilizes various computer programs to record, retrieve and analyze information.
• Assists in the creation of SOPs, work instructions and forms.
• Suggests opportunities for continuous improvement and areas for change where applicable.
• Participates in Lean and Kaizen events as assigned.
• Schedule flexibility, ability to work overtime and/or weekends as needed.
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Required-

• Excellent interpersonal skills – ability to build positive relationships at all levels of the organization.
• Excellent communications skills – ability to communicate clearly and concisely.
• Ability to prioritize work assignments in a fast-paced work environment.
• Strong computer skills and experience with MS office suite.
• Knowledge of good laboratory practices.
• Knowledge of analytical chemistry equipment and techniques.
• Basic mechanical and chemical aptitude.

Preferred-

• Knowledge of production operations, including equipment, materials, work flow, etc.
• Experience in CPG (Consumer Packaged Goods) manufacturing industry.

Education:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate’s Degree or Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Biology or related field preferred.
• 1-3 years’ experience in a quality laboratory and/or experience as a manufacturing quality inspector or floor technician in a fast-paced manufacturing environment preferred.

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