1st Shift QC Lab Technician

About the role

Assists with application and monitoring of established quality procedures and methods for production batches and new raw materials. Compiles, tabulates and summarizes QC data for analysis. Prepares and communicates variables and deviations from prescribed standards of quality. Maintains statistical records having to do with quality, nature and causes of defects in D365. Expedites and follows up changes to allow for prescribed quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Check production batches by comparison to standards
• Advise batchmaker of any necessary adjustments to apply to product batch
• Recheck batch after adjustments are made until product is within standard product specifications
• Use proper analytical tools to compare product to standard specifications and to wet and/or dry samples
• Record results of comparison in D365
• Consult with QC manager on products more than 10% out of product specifications
• Upon approval of product record data in D365
• Check bulk raw materials against standard product specifications upon receipt
• Consult Quality control manual for specific requirements for product analysis of production batches as well as raw materials
• Calibrate QC/QA equipment as required
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor/manager

Requirements

• High school diploma
• Proficient math and written communication skills
• Good computer skills – knowledge of Excel required
• Up to three years in industry related QC field helpful
• Prior batchmaking experience helpful
• Successful completion of Munsel Color test, helpful
• Familiarity with products used in batchmaking processes
• Familiarity with standard analytical tools
• Work with limited supervision following written and verbal instructions

Physical Demands

• Occasional lifting and/or carrying of up to 40 lbs.
• Standing for extended periods of time (approximately 90% of 8-hour shift) is required with some sitting, walking, reaching, handling, bending and stooping.

Work Environment

Normal laboratory industry related environment conditions are present in the QC/QA laboratory. Employee on occasion will be required to go into the manufacturing areas, where normal manufacturing environment conditions are present. The company provides any required personal protective equipment.

Key Performance Indicators

• Turnover of correct production batches
• QC efficiency as gauged by customer RMAs