QC Chemist- 1st Shift

WHO WE ARE

          We are a company where people matter. 

          We are family driven. 

          We are financially strong.

          And we are looking for problem-solvers to join our growing team.  

BENEFITS

• Up to 10% Retirement Contribution
• $500 per Year Wellness Incentive 
• Two Weeks Starting Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental, and Vision - Eligible first day of the month following hire date.

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The primary purpose of this position is to perform required quality control analysis of incoming, manufactured, and outgoing material. Provide technical support to production and sales and ensure all Quality Assurance/Quality Control practices and procedures are followed. This position will uphold the Hydrite “Standards of Excellence” through continuous commitment to customer satisfaction, both internal and external.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform required quality control analysis of incoming, manufactured and outgoing materials with authority to make acceptance, production adjustments or rejection decisions.
• Maintain records accurately, neatly, legibly and completely.
• Prioritize and perform daily laboratory activities to help meet production requirements.
• Assist in addressing customer product complaints and returns through investigation and analysis and process laboratory portion of paperwork. Suggest corrective action.
• Assure timely technical support to production in regards to manufacturing adjustments and quality issues.
• Assure timely response of material acceptance/rejection decisions.
• Maintain a clean and neat laboratory at all times; clean glassware.
• Perform and complete analysis, projects, analytical developments and revisions of quality policies as assigned by supervisor or manager.
• Communicate concerns about standard lab practices, operational concerns or problems, quality trends, continuous improvement opportunities, etc.
• Promote complete customer satisfaction through quality and service to both external and internal customers.
• Report food safety problems to supervisor or SQF Practitioner upon observation of a known or potential issue.
• Perform all duties outlined in relevant SOPs and all other duties to be assigned.
• Uphold Hydrite’s Standard of Excellence through a continuous commitment to maintain quality facilities and provide quality products and services to internal and external customers.
• Participate in RCRA, regulatory, health & safety and process training activities as required. Review changes/additions with your supervisor. Must be RCRA compliant.
• Perform administrative duties which include the generation, distribution and filing of Certificates of Analysis.
• Maintain analytical capabilities.
• Manage any wastes in accordance with applicable SOPs, including labeling, storage, and profiling.
• Participate in HACCP Food Safety team and SQF requirements/activities.
• Work with other staff members to maintain workload balances. Provide back-up support as necessary.
• Support effective communication with all Hydrite departments where responsibilities overlap to ensure success of the branch team.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

• Minimum four year (Bachelor’s) Degree in Chemistry or a related science, or equivalent experience.
• Must possess good laboratory analytical skills.
• Must have good presentation and interpersonal skills, including ability to communicate in English.
• Must be self-motivated and initiate continuous improvement.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks.
• Must have communication and interpersonal skills, along with the ability to read, write, and speak English.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Able to stand six to seven hours a day.
• Ability to wear a respirator for up to 4 hours a day without restrictions. Please refer to the SOP for facial hair guidelines.
• Ability to meet DOT vision requirements.
• Able to perform tasks requiring good manual dexterity.
• Bend, twist, and squat on occasion.
• Climb ladders or stairs multiple times per day.
• Due to safety concerns, the wearing of contact lenses is prohibited.

JOB EXPECTATIONS:

• Uphold Hydrite’s Standard of Excellence through a continuous commitment to maintain quality facilities and provide quality products and services to internal and e