Quality Assurance Technician - 1st Shift

We are actively searching for new associates to join our team in Ravenna, Ohio to play an active and important role in the ABS Compounding Facility. The QA Technician is responsible for all quality assurance testing in the ABS Plant.

1st SHIFT MONDAY TO FRIDAY 6:45 AM to 3:15 PM work schedule

• Perform sampling and physical and chemical testing of finished products and raw materials.
• Communicate effectively and thoroughly to management and peers any test results or inspection findings outside of specifications.
• Manage product hold and release system (SAP, LIMS).
• Identify non-conformances in quality or practices and take or recommend appropriate corrective action within scope of knowledge.
• Conduct all laboratory testing with accuracy and integrity and ensure compliance with all federal, state, and company policies and procedures.
• Collection, documentation, and destruction of retention samples.
• Keep accurate, complete, and legible records. Properly amend, identify, and file records.
• Conduct clerical duties including copying, filing, faxing, data entry, and document reproduction.
• Transfer product testing results from paper records to system database (SAP).
• Perform routine maintenance tasks on in‑lab equipment.
• Safely handle and use chemicals and waste, including potentially hazardous materials. Read, understand, and maintain material safety data sheets.
• Conduct housekeeping and general labor duties as assigned.
• Implement methods to inspect, test, and evaluate products and production equipment.
• Ensure that products adhere to quality standards.
• Accurately test, analyze, and report sample results.
• Review and maintain ISO documentation in team setting.
• Assist in maintaining cost levels of purchased lab chemicals and materials.
• Run calibrations and standardization of equipment used in the laboratory.
• Maintain a clean work space and general cleaning of work areas.
• Observe all OSHA and company safety policies.
• Must uphold the Jeong-Do Management (Code of ethics).
• All other duties as assigned.

• Familiarity with quality standards and processes to follow federal, state, and local regulations.
• Knowledge of gauging methodology and metrology.
• Knowledge of the product to perform accurate quality control.
• Ability to operate under deadlines while still meeting standards.
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently in a team environment.
• Ability to work closely with all business processes and functions.
• Ability to read and follow instruction sets and drawings as needed.
• Ability to learn the use of all lab equipment and systems needed to perform daily tasks.
• Ability to support a flexible schedule (overtime) as needed and required.
• Positive attitude, reliability, and good communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 requirements preferred.
• Experience in production and/or manufacturing, especially working with polymer compounding processes; familiarity with LIMS, SAP systems is a plus.
• Experience with laboratory equipment; familiarity with injection machine, UTM, melt indexer, color meter, impact tester, thermogravimetric analyzer, density meter, hardness tester, gloss meter, HDT tester.

• High School Diploma or Equivalent Preferred

• At least two years experience in quality assurance or quality control, compounding process experience, or equivalent work experience.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

• Medical, dental, vision - Benefit eligibility begins on your first day of employment.
• Company provided Life Insurance and Short-Term & Long-Term Disability.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• 401(k) Retirement plans with generous employer match.
• Vacation, holidays, and paid time off.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.