QA Release Technician

Kraton Corporation; Belpre (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Kraton Corporation in Belpre, Ohio is seeking a Production/Quality Operations professional to evaluate and release finished product per P&PD and SQR guidelines, using SAP and QA systems.

The role requires 3–5 years of relevant experience, a high school diploma or higher, and an accredited bachelor’s in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Biology. On-site work with potential QA exposure and audits.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of relevant work experience.
• SAP experience is required; preference for SAP familiarity.
• Familiarity with P&PD and SQRs for finished product issues.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and release finished product per P&PD and SQR guidelines via SAP.
• Reclass finished product based on supply demand.
• Finish product entry via Quality Tracking Database.
• Maintain records for lot folders via QA SharePoint.
• Support internal auditing and QA processes.

Skills

SAP

Reclass system

Education

High School diploma

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry

Chemical Engineering

Biology

Tools

Quality Tracking Database

LIMS

QA SharePoint

Job description

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At Kraton, we make a Positive Difference, and we are looking for individuals who are also looking to make a difference in their jobs, for our customers and to the world. We are looking to hire a key member of our Operations team at our Belpre, Ohio location.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate and release finished product per P&PD and SQR guidelines via SAP
• Reclass finished product based on supply demand
• Finished product entry via the Quality Tracking Database
• Records retention for lot folders via the QA SharePoint site
• Familiarity with P&PD and SQRs for finished product issues
• Use of LIMS for finished product / work requests
• QIR entry for assigned finished product
• Material ID extension requests, as appropriate
• Update nonconforming product in SAP if/when a Customer Complaint is logged for assigned finished product, per Product Steward guidance
• Cross-train in all unit production and repack processes, with efficiency in all operating units
• Troubleshooting of SAP, WMS, and Recap issues
• Communicate with Operations on quality matters
• Participate in internal auditing process- training as an auditor
• Member of Quality Awareness Committee (QAC)

Required Skills

• 3-5 years of relevant work experience
• SAP; preference will be given to individuals with experience
• Reclass system; preference will be given to individuals with experience

Education, Certifications & Licenses

• High School diploma with the equivalent combination of advanced education and work experience required.
• An accredited Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biology preferred.

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. Statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required for this position.

Kraton’s internal talent acquisition team manages our recruiting efforts and from time to time works with pre-selected/pre-approved external staffing agencies. We do NOT accept unsolicited resumes or candidate referrals from recruiters and/or agencies who are not pre-selected/pre-approved.

Kraton is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.