Senior Quality Technician

At Kraton, we make a Positive Difference, and we are looking for individuals who are also looking to make a difference in their jobs, for our customers and to the world. We are looking to hire a key member of our Operations team at our Savannah, Georgia location.

We believe in making a +Difference, as a global manufacturer of sustainable specialty polymers and biobased pine chemicals, delivering innovative, high-performance solutions.

We’re proud to offer benefits that meaningfully support you—at work, at home, and everywhere in between.

Some of the benefits offered are:

• Medical Insurance, including Tele Doc - multiple plans available with Flexible Spending Account & Health Savings Account options
• Health Advocate – free support to help you understand your coverage and answer questions
• Life Insurance – base coverage paid for by Kraton with option for additional coverage
• 401k – Kraton provides matching contributions based on enrollment level
• Employee Assistance Program – provided at no cost to employees
• Accident, Disability, and Critical Illness Insurance

The key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Responsible for analysis of process samples and water analysis from the plant
• Responsible for troubleshooting/calibrating all equipment in the QC Lab.
• Prepare certificate of analysis (COA) for shipments.
• Approve raw material by the use of Purchasing Approval System in Lotus Notes.
• Assist with the coordination of sample analyses from outside sources.
• Meet all OTIF (On Time/In Full) objectives within your control.
• Communicate results thoroughly within the Quality Department and with other departments.
• Conduct routine final shipment analyses.
• Communicate with Operations on quality matters.
• Work with Plant Chemists and Quality Manager to track, report, & improve key quality indicators for laboratory compliance and efficiency.
• Report instrumentation issues and remove faulty instruments from service until a disposition can be made on the instrument.
• Participate in the internal auditing process and Gage R&R studies to identify training opportunities.
• Interact with the plant’s EHS Department to ensure the proper disposal of chemical waste and general compliance with applicable policies.
• Contribute to value creation in the working environment through healthy behaviors, training of other technicians, and continuous improvement.
• Contribute to the set-up and execution of routine or ad-hoc testing by selecting from a limited range of known methods and/or conditions.
• Create or edit Standard Operating Procedures and conduct reviews of Procedures and Safety Standards.

• 3-5 years of relevant work experience
• Prior work experience in a QC Laboratory; preference will be given to individuals with work experience in a chemical manufacturing setting.

• High School diploma with the equivalent combination of advanced education and work experience required.
• An accredited Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biology preferred.

Kraton is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.