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Responsible for performing quality control tests on product samples by following established procedures, ensuring that the finished products are within the formulated specifications.

Essential Job Duties/Responsibilites (others may be assigned):

• Conducts tests according to established proceduresImprove and implement test methods to evaluate performance requirements
  • Solids
  • Viscosity
  • pH
  • Grit
  • Particle size
  • Film tests
  • Styrene butadiene ratio checks
  • Surface tension
  • Biological tests
  • Others as requested or required
• Maintains accurate records of tests on worksheets and computer database
• Perform weekly calibration checks on lab instruments and records data
• Perform clerical tasks as required to release shipments to customers
• Stores retains samples in an organized manner
• Ability to interpret test results
• Primary contact with drivers picking up or dropping trailers; including creation and distribution of required paperwork
• Follows QC and Plant safety rules and regulations; performs all tasks and duties in a safe manner
• Maintains safe work area by submitting work orders to address any issues
• Maintains Red Cross First Aid Certification
• Maintains work area in a neat, clean and organized condition; housekeeping to include trash removal and stock supplies as required
• Mandatory overtime as needed based upon business needs, including vacation coverage
• Other work as assigned by the Quality Manager or Shift Supervisor
• Prepares technical reports as needed
• Can identify opportunities to drive improvements
• Interface with new and/or existing customers

Relationships With Others' Jobs:

• Interact closely with Shift Supervisor and other Plant personnel
• Interaction with Company Engineers, Customer Service, Logistics and Sales
• Interact with Drivers

Accountability:

• Accurate and timely test results
• Professional attitude and demeanor when interacting with employees and visitors
• Organized and clean work area

Skills/Qualifications:

• Be able to work independently and in a team
• Able to multi task and be flexible (time management)
• Ability to interpret test results
• Demonstrates an ability to identify, analyze and solve problems
• Able to successfully prioritize when faced with requests, demands and deadlines
• Computer skills (Word & Excel, Outlook)
• 3+ years of prior lab testing experience
• Prefer a 2yr/4yr Chemistry degree
• Prefer ASQ Certification
• Effective communication skills (written and oral); customer oriented
• Proficiency in basic math

Physical Requirements:

• Be able to safely handle or manipulate up to 50 lbs (to change out large gas cylinders)
• Be able to wear all required PPE
• Be able to climb stairs/ladders
• Able to work outside in heat/cold
• Be able to bend, squat, lift arms overhead
• Be able to sit at a desk for computer work
• Be able to stand for long periods of time during testing
• 12 hr shifts on a 2/2/3 schedule

Travel:

Minimal

Reports To:

• Quality Manager

Benefits:

• Full time employees are eligible for medical (including HSA), dental, vision, life, STD, LTD, EAP, FSA/DCA, 401(k) with company match and company safe harbor contributions
• Starting wage $19.73/hr (DOE)
• EOE