Quality Technician

Location: Bridgeton, NJ • Type: Contract • Compensation: $24 - $27 hourly

Responsibilities

• Evaluate products, raw materials, and intermediates for conformance to specifications and comply with all Quality Assurance standards.
• Perform daily evaluation and approval of finished products, raw materials, and intermediates, including FPY/OAC and extended performance testing (7 days).
• Perform production line first-piece inspection and production floor spot checks as needed.
• Work as a team member to ensure timely reporting of results so quality products can ship and defective products are contained.
• Report and record all results in a timely manner; maintain a detailed database of testing results and generate statistical analyses using a computer and SAP.
• Communicate effectively, share information, and provide constructive feedback in a respectful, professional manner.
• Note and escalate inspection-plan updates (e.g., control-limit shifts or additional testing) to R&D/Operations.
• Perform all tests accurately and responsibly; sign conforming reports and alert Plant Management and Production Management of non-conformances.
• Propose ideas and plans for improvement and identify deficiencies in laboratory specifications and procedures.
• Maintain and be responsible for the working inventory of all lab supplies and chemicals.
• Accurately calibrate, control, and maintain lab instruments.
• Analyze test results in Excel and input/update SAP quality information.
• Stay current with new automation, technology, mechanical equipment, and computer software programs.
• Provide timely results for non-routine samples (e.g., customer complaints).
• Perform other projects or assignments as required.
• Maintain good housekeeping and perform minor maintenance of equipment, workstation, and lab area.
• Monitor the accuracy and completeness of all process instructions and in-process quality checks to ensure compliance with S.O.P.

Requirements

• 3+ years hands-on experience in a laboratory environment or 3+ years QA/QC experience.
• ASTM/ISO experience.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage tasks and responsibilities to complete priorities in a timely manner.
• Strong customer and quality focus.
• Ability to work in a team environment.

Schedule

8 AM – 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday

Benefits

• Health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, and vision.
• Spending accounts.
• Life insurance and voluntary plans.
• Participation in a 401(k) plan.