Quality Technician from Apidel Staffing (For Fortune 500 Client)

Client: Fortune 500

Job Title: Quality Technician

Location: Forest Park, GA

Duration: 06 Months (Extension Possible)

Schedule: Mon – Fri; 06:00 AM – 06:00 PM EST

Pay Rate: $22/hr on W2

Responsibilities:

• Perform wet chemical analyses
• Prepare and standardize lab stock reagents as needed
• Order, receive, stock and maintain inventory of chemicals, reagents and consumable supplies.
• Interpret MSDS information with respect to lab chemicals and finished products
• Identify tests to perform based on product testing matrices
• Record data in computer and/or logbooks and compose SPC charts for data analysis.
• Use of SAP to retrieve product specifications and test limits
• Maintain and troubleshoot laboratory equipment to include scales, pH meters, viscometers, and auto titrators.
• Maintain housekeeping in the department as required
• Support project work as necessary
• Demonstrate the proper use of lab-ware including volumetric and non-volumetric. Including menisci reading for graduated cylinder/burette/volumetric flasks
• Conduct Finish Case Inspections and other Quality checks on Packaging Lines
• Prepare and maintain Target/Reject bottles
• Support WCM processes including Early Management, Daily Operations and other Pillars.

Qualifications:

• Ability to prepare a standard calibration curve using internal and external standards for quantitative analyses, with emphasis on calibration curve theory
• Recognize data trends in results using Statistical Process Control and determine appropriate course of action
• Ability to operate, troubleshoot and maintain analytical instrumentation such as, but not limited to colorimeter, viscometer and auto titrator.
• Follow and interpret test methods accurately to ensure consistency and reproducibility of results
• Maintain laboratory through workplace organization (WPO)
• Manage workload and prioritize daily responsibilities
• Possess good troubleshooting skills
• Perform tests with a high degree of accuracy to support tight production specifications
• Ability to write, revise and update SOPs and other documentation
• Knowledge and understanding of analytical techniques, including quantitative and qualitative chemical analyses
• Demonstrate safe laboratory practices with respect to PPE and chemical handling
• Intermediate computer skills with experience in Microsoft applications
• Be willing to work overtime as needed. Workdays and schedule may include 12-hour shifts and change periodically according to business needs
• Strong commitment to the Plant non-negotiables (Safety, Quality, Environmental and Housekeeping)
• Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills in order to respond appropriately to supervisors and co-workers
• Self-motivated work behavior requiring limited to no supervision