QA Technician I Job

Arkema SA

  • Mulberry, FL
  • 3 days ago

    Highlights

    Run all tests according to specified test methods to ensure that produced material meets the requirements before disposition to a storage tank, drums, tank truck, or railcar. Run all tests according to specified test methods to ensure products meet all customer specifications before approval is given for loading.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationMulberry, FL

    Description

    JOB DIMENSIONS

    • General purpose: support operations by analyzing and ensuring incoming raw materials, production batches, and outgoing shipments follow standard quality assurance procedures and meet quality specifications.
    • Shift schedule rotates days, nights, and weekends - 12-hour shifts - 6am/pm-6pm/am

    ACTIVITIES

    General Duties

    • Prepare and refill all lab solutions and solvents, as needed.
    • Proper handling, maintenance and disposal of sample retains, per applicable work instructions.
    • Restock lab supplies as needed. Check lab inventories and notify the QA Manager of needs.
    • Proper disposal of waste pails and solvents, as needed.
    • Maintain required laboratory housekeeping standards.
    • Perform customer service duties during off-hours, including receipt and processing of customer orders.
    • Functions as plant security monitor during off business hours.
    • Safe work practices; proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
    • Special Projects as designated by QA Management and other job duties, as assigned.
    • Analysis and documentation of calibration standards and audit samples.

    For incoming Raw Material

    • Analyze materials delivered by certified vendors per the standard procedures for receiving, testing, and verification ensuring that all incoming material meets requirements as listed in QA database.
    • Enter all results into the QA database, if applicable.
    • If materials that dot not meet specified requirements, notify the QA Management for approval or material disposition.
    • Enter Purchase Order receipts of incoming raw material into ERP/CRM Database, if applicable.

    For Manufactured Products

    • Generate product formulations (Process Orders) for the Production department using ERP/CRM Database and Excel formulations
    • Make sure all products do not exhibit non-typical properties that may fall under the required specifications before disposition.
    • Run all tests according to specified test methods to ensure that produced material meets the requirements before disposition to a storage tank, drums, tank truck, or railcar. If not, make recommendations to production to adjust the material into specification, if possible.
    • If a situation arises where a product formulation or procedure does not make provisions for an adjustment to bring material into specification, contact QA Management for guidelines.
    • When batches are completed, enter the batch receipt into ERP/CRM Database.

    For Outgoing Shipments

    • Run all tests according to specified test methods to ensure products meet all customer specifications before approval is given for loading.
    • Print domestic bill of lading for shipments. Check pertinent customer information on domestic and international bill of landing before the material is certified.
    • Ensure that the appropriate SDS is attached to the bill of lading.
    • If required, generate a Certificate of Analysis for the material being shipped.

    CONTEXT AND ENVIRONMENT

    • Position based in Mulberry, Florida Chemical Facility.
    • Requires some physical work that can involve routine lifting, climbing, bending, stooping, crouching, and standing for long hours.
    • Must be able to safely perform all the duties of the job
    • Ability to safely lift up to 40lbs.
    • Must be able to pass a post-offer/pre-placement drug screen, background check, job-related pulmonary function test. (Must also follow facial hair guidelines.)

    SKILLS & ABILITIES

    • Must be self-motivated with a can-do attitude.
    • Ability to work independently and with a team, required.
    • Attention to detail and accuracy are critical.
    • Strong analytical skills, required.
    • Must be proficient in math and possess knowledge of basic chemistry, lab equipment/instrumentation, standard lab, and safety procedures.
    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, required.
    • Must be able to become proficient with lab related software and equipment.

    QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

    • High School Diploma, or equivalent, with 1 year of experience working in a technical lab OR Bachelor's Degree in a Science discipline, is required. (Chemistry degree, preferred.)
    • Department of Transportation (DOT), and International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (IMDG) training experience, preferred.
    • SAP experience, preferred.

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