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Description:
Chemical company that makes industrial cleaning supplies for a variety of different industries. Looking to hire a 2nd shift QC Technician on a contract to hire basis. Training hours will start 1st for the first few weeks, but will move to 2nd after (M-F/2:30PM-11PM).This position is primarily lab based performing basic tasting on raw materials, but at times will need to go out on the production line/plant to inspect finished products manually. About 70% of their time is in the lab and the rest of the 30% is in the plant. This is an industrial work environment, so they need to be able to communicate with a variety of people and not need to work in a super clean environment. Need to have a good short term memory; a lot is written down, but not all of it. QC is sometimes involved in investigations this usually involves reviewing various sources of documentation or retesting product samples, or inspecting components and things of that nature.Some days are very heavy on inspections and things in the plant but other days can be almost entirely in the lab setting it just depends on the needs of production.
SUMMARY
Provides quality control support to the Quality Assurance and Regulatory Compliance functions of a
chemical manufacturing facility.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited, to the following:
• Performs basic lab tests (pH, specific gravity, viscosity, titrations) on raw materials and batches
and fill line samples.
• Calculates batch adjustments as needed.
• Inspects packaging lines for conformance to specifications for fill weight, cap torque, labels and
label placement, lot coding etc.
• Documents test and inspection results on both paper and electronic forms.
• Reviews and maintains production records and files.
• Inspects finished goods and received components for release.
• Investigates quality complaints and nonconformances.
• Maintains attention to detail and professional integrity.
• Communicates effectively with both production staff and management.
Skills:
Quality control, Laboratory, Quality assurance
Top Skills Details:
Quality control,Laboratory,Quality assurance
Additional Skills & Qualifications:
Would consider someone with a Bachelors degree in a chemistry-related discipline OR 1-2 years of Quality Experience
year associates in science related field with industry experience OR BS in chemistry related field. This is fairly entry level in terms of what they will be doing, so they will consider candidates with zero experience. Prefer someone with bachelors degree, but will take associate level if they have some sort of lab/industry experience.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Four year degree in a scientific discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Computer proficiency using Windows/Word/Excel/Outlook. Knowledge of quality management systems
such as ISO-9001 and/or regulatory experience with FDA (medical device), EPA (pesticide registration),
DOT and OSHA are a plus.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read, edit, proofread and interpret documents such as Safety Data Sheets (SDS), Standard
Operating Procedures (SOP), product labeling. Must have proficiency in grammar and spelling. Must
demonstrate strong attention to detail.
Experience Level:
Entry Level
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