QC Technician- Vadnais Heights

Base pay range

$26.60/hr - $31.19/hr

Hours:

2nd shift (2:00 PM to 10:30 PM) Monday through Friday

Performs all required testing on production batches, batches packaged for customers and incoming raw materials to ensure quality specifications are met. Based on test results, recommends in‑process adjustments that need to be made to resins in order to meet specifications. Maintains records and retains for all products produced. Helps investigate, troubleshoot and propose solutions to process variations and customer complaints.

• Safety – Each quality control person on the shift is to assist the shift supervisor with enforcement of safety rules and encouragement of safe conduct in the workplace. You are also responsible for performing your lab duties in accordance with standard safe laboratory practices.
• Quality – Each Q.C. Technician has the ultimate responsibility of ensuring a product is not released for shipment unless all specifications are met or proper authorization has been obtained to release a product not meeting all specifications.
• Approval of raw materials and performing quality control testing on selected raw materials where specified.
• Utilize SPC knowledge and ISO systems to maintain and improve product quality.
• Frequently works with and/or near strong industrial chemicals.
• Works closely with the Quality Control Manager, the Shift Supervisors, and Research Chemists to resolve specification issues, troubleshoot new formulations, and optimize processing variables.
• Productivity – Must be able to multitask, demonstrate strong organizational skills, and correctly prioritize tasks. This is critical to utilizing plant resources efficiently and meeting delivery schedules, while maintaining quality standards.
• Understand policies and procedures for hazardous waste accumulation, container labeling and marking, container storage, recycling and waste minimization, and emergency response roles in the facility Contingency Plan.
• Maintain required paperwork, filing of records (digitally and paper), and organize lab specimens and supplies.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Punctuality and regularity of attendance are job requirements.

The Company complies with all disability laws. Be aware, however, that “an Employer never has to reallocate essential job functions as reasonable accommodation, but can do so if it wishes.” The Company reserves the right.

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or Science related discipline
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Self‑starter, able to work with minimal direction
• Strong computer skills (word processing, spreadsheets, email, etc.)
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills and experience
• Must be able to wear personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, steel‑toe shoes, hard hat, gloves, and respirator when appropriate
• Must be able to identify and distinguish colors (non‑color blind)
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs

Entry level

Full‑time

Quality Assurance

Chemical Manufacturing

Minneapolis–Saint Paul, WI