Waxdale T3 Senior Technician, Quality 12 Backshift (D Team)

SC JOHNSON IS A FIFTH-GENERATION FAMILY COMPANY BUILT ON THE SPIRIT OF OUR PEOPLE. We have been leading with purpose for over 130 years, building iconic brands that win the hearts and minds of consumers – such as Raid®, Glade®, Ziploc® and more, in virtually every country around the world. Together, we are creating a better future – for the planet, for future generations and for every SCJ team member. Join our winning team of Wave Makers and Go Getters and help us write the next chapter in the SCJ story.

Job Description Summary
Summary:
This posting is for a 12-hour D-Team shift Senior Technician in the Waxdale Quality Assurance lab. The Senior Technician will complete routine analytical and laboratory testing in support of the manufacturing teams. The Senior Technician will perform quality control analyses to complete incoming raw material, in-process batches and finished good verifications, documenting and communicating test results both written and verbally. Utilizes escalation and troubleshooting practices to ensure variations are limited and quickly resolved. Operates and monitors performance of automatic and manual chemical analysis instrumentation of varying complexity in accordance with operating procedures. Instruments include measuring meters, potentiometric titrators, spectrophotometers, and gas and liquid chromatography. Responsible for monitoring and adhering to the production schedule and adjusting to demand. Ensures processes and procedures are in compliance with all applicable rules and regulations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collect and perform analytical testing on all in-process product

• Perform analytical tests on in-coming raw materials prior to use in the process

• Communicate, retest, release, reject, investigate, and/or escalate as necessary during off-quality situations

• Collect and perform analytical testing on finished products and check finished products for any defects incurred during the packaging process

• Maintain accurate and legible test reports and transfer to the data system

• Set up, operate, maintain, and basic troubleshoot laboratory instrumentation (eg: meters, titrators, HPLC, GC)

• Use safe laboratory practices to protect self and others, checking proper functioning of stations, and performing preventive maintenance and calibration of equipment and instruments

• Be able to prepare reagents and test solutions by following current lab procedures

• Follow proper waste disposal and recycling methodologies as established in site procedures

• Recognize the need to seek advice from higher level technical personnel when needed

• Collaborate with other Technicians to complete laboratory tasks within assigned timelines

• Be able to cover overtime in support of production

• Other duties as assigned by Management

Required Skills / Experience / Competencies:

• High school graduate with 3 years relevant quality lab experience -or- Associate Degree in Chemistry, Biology, other scientific discipline, or equivalent with 2 years relevant quality lab experience -or- B.S. Degree in Chemistry, Biology or other scientific discipline, with 1 year of relevant quality lab experience

Preferred Skills / Experience / Competencies:

• B.S. Degree in Chemistry, Biology or other scientific discipline

• Proficient with GC and HPLC instrumentation

• Previous SAP experience

• Curiosity and the ability to solve technical problems related to testing and manufacturing processes

• Proficient computer skills; will be required to become competent in the use of the SAP based product management system

• Strong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to communicate accurately and concisely across job functions

• Certification from the American Society for Quality (ASQ) as a CQT, CQIA, CQT

• Detail oriented with strong analytical skills and an ability to question data and unexpected outcomes

• High level of integrity

Job Requirements:

• Full-time, 12-hour D-Team on a rotating 4 days on 3 days off schedule.

• Occasional overtime as required

• Manufacturing environment; able to lift up to 50Lbs, willing to work overtime and alternative shifts as needed.

• No travel

Inclusion & Diversity

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