Quality Lab Assistant

Job description

Quality Lab Technician

Summary:
We are currently seeking a Quality Technician in our Independence, MO, manufacturing facility. The Quality Technician is responsible for daily quality activities to support the production process. We normally operate in a 24/7 environment. Incumbents must be able to work a 12 hour night shift, with occasional overtime based on the department's need.

Duties/Responsibilities:
• Analyzing in-process and finished product using a variety of techniques including, pH, Viscosity, Color, Odor and Appearance, Specific Gravity.
• Releasing product using computer systems to include SAP and MS Office.
• Some microbiological and raw material laboratory responsibilities.
• Calibrate laboratory equipment.
• Record analytical results on required reports and in electronic databases and spreadsheets.
• Check various logs for any errors and correct as needed.
• Record key line performance and process performance indicators into appropriate tracking mechanisms.
• Collect and maintain storage of line samples.
• Participate in operational project teams for quality improvement and/or cost reduction.

Basic Qualifications:
• High School Diploma or GED. Associate's/Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry or Biological Sciences is preferred.
• Previous lab experience in sampling, testing and recordkeeping of raw, in-process materials; bulk products and finished goods is preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of MS Office.
• SAP experience preferred.
• TPM knowledge and experience is a plus.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; this incumbent deals with all levels of internal and external contacts.
• Handles confidential information appropriately; Applies good judgment in determining courses of action.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Work with a position of Safety, Health, and Environment attitude.

Please note: As part of the job application, you will be asked to complete pre-screening questions. Completion of the pre-screening questions are mandatory in order to be considered. Please allow yourself plenty of time to complete both the application and pre-screening questions. If the pre-screening questions are partially answered or not at all, it will adversely affect the progress of your application. Please be aware that you will have to complete the pre-screening questions at once as you will be unable to return to it later.

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