QC Lab Technician
Job Description
A collective energy and ambition. A place where you can make a real difference.
We’re a company that genuinely cares about our people, our products, our consumers and the environment.
Our unique, informal culture champions courage, determination and collaboration. Knowing we have an open and supportive team means each of us has the freedom to take responsibility and ownership. We have a shared passion to work hard, innovate and push boundaries.
United by the belief that when we strive for growth, anything is possible. While we might not be the largest company in our industry, we believe we can have the biggest impact because: Together We Have the Power to Win.
Position Overview
Ensures strict adherence to company and government quality standards by testing and observing the production, bagging; packaging of sodium bicarbonate and Consumer Products. Testing incoming raw materials, test in-process and finished goods, inspecting bulks shipments, and providing analytical support to the Engineering Department for process optimization. Testing of Cat Litter and Carpet/Litter Deodorizer.
Shift: 11:30pm – 07:30am Monday through Friday.
Rotating working weekend every third weekend.
Friday 11:30pm- Saturday 7:30am,
Saturday 7:30pm- Sunday 7:30am,
Sunday 7:30pm- Monday 7:30am
What you’ll do:
- Completes assigned routine analyses, required replicate testing and reporting, without direct supervision
- Provides analytical and technical support to ensure personnel safety and proper equipment maintenance
- Inspects bagging and packaging lines for product specifications, such as weight, date code, and proper equipment operations
- Inspects all phases of plant production operations to ensure overall quality of finished product
- Samples and evaluates incoming shipments for specification compliance
- Evaluates non-conforming results and initiates re-sampling, retesting, and/or on hold procedures as required
- Audits work performed for omissions, deletions, and errors
- Records all data obtained, using established formats and notation conventions
- Maintains cleanliness of equipment, supplies, and work area
- Makes written/verbal releases of tested materials to production or shipping supervision, according to established quality control policies
- Compiles summaries of test results for inclusion in regular departmental reporting
- Participates in and lends support to the Quality Improvement Process
- Familiar with the plant food safety program and basic HACCP principles
- Assists with Preventative Maintenance on Lab equipment.
- Lift 50 pounds consistently
What you’ll need:
- Excellent verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
- Fluent in MS Office Suite
- SAP experience preferred.
- Minimum Associate’s degree in Chemistry or related science field or relevant work experience.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry or related science field preferred.
- Manufacturing Lab Environment Experience preferred.
- Hands on Knowledge of GC, ICP, and HPLC equipment preferred.
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For more information on our company, our brands and our culture visit us at http://www.churchdwight.com/
Role Location
United States
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