Quality Lab Technician, 2nd shift

Forest View, IL
Full Time
QA
Entry Level

Celebrating our 90th year,  Daubert Chemical Company is a profitable, family-owned specialty chemical manufacturer located near Midway airport and a market leader in the products we sell to our end users and distributors. We are seeking a 2nd shift Lab Technician working in the Quality Department reporting to the Quality Manager. This is a full-time, non-exempt position. Training hours will be on first, second and third shift for approx. 4 weeks; 2nd shift schedule is 1-9:30pm Monday through Friday; business conditions may dictate mandatory overtime and weekend hours to be scheduled according to business needs and on a rotating basis.

SUMMARY:

The Quality Lab Technician is responsible for validating raw ingredients and finished products against specification by following testing SOP's in the lab. Communication with manufacturing, R&D laboratory, Shipping and Sales is essential. Perform tests and inspections in an efficient and accurate manner to facilitate manufacturing schedule and demands by performing the following duties:

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

  • Perform quality testing on finished products and raw materials in an accurate, precise and efficient manner.

  • Accurately review and analyze data for conformance to specifications and record test data. Analysis and procedures must show scientific judgement and be free of errors/omissions. 

  • Evaluate validity of test data received or obtained.  Verify product compliance and alert management of any deviations with conformance to specifications.

  • Work closely with manufacturing to direct batch adjustments and end-product quality.
  • Maintain general housekeeping and cleaning protocols of the Lab according to Company and compliance standards. 
  • Troubleshoot and report any Lab equipment maintenance to team, maintain records such as logs, documentation and calibration of equipment in the Lab. 
  • Participate in continuous improvement endeavors. Involvement in experiment design, execution, and customer complaint root cause evaluation.
  • Generate product labels and Certificate of Analysis for finished products as needed.
  • Handle product and raw material retains and scrap according to standards. 
  • Restock and maintain adequate inventory levels of lab supplies in QA department. 
  • Obtain and prepare samples as required for third party. 

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

  • One year Quality and/or Chemistry related certificate from college or technical school; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Proven track record working in a Manufacturing process, Quality Assurance Laboratory.
  • Excellent organizational skills with accuracy and attention to detail. 
  • Experience working with version-controlled documents, procedures, policies and work flows. 
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills; demonstrate professional interpersonal skills in order to be a successful team member. 
  • Self-starter, work under minimal supervision after training, stay organized and multitask throughout day in a fast-paced environment to manage all the tasks.
  • Strong mathematical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
    • Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure.
    • Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent and to interpret statistical process control charts and data.
  • Excellent attendance and punctuality are required.
  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and policies.  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. 
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, plus Word, Excel.  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and talk and hear.  The employee frequently is required to use both hands to handle items or feel; reach with hands and arms; and smell.  The employee is required to walk; climb or balance; and occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, and seldom lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and color vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals.  The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions by walking between buildings. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

We offer the following benefits:

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
  • 401(k) Savings Plan + Company Match
  • Paid Holidays and Vacation Days
  • Disability, Family, & Military Leave
  • Life Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program

No relocation assistance is available; local candidates preferred. Starting pay range is $25-27 per hour. 

Relocation assistance is not available. Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran.

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