QC Technician

The Willamette Valley Co Llc; Pineville (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Willamette Valley Co Llc in Pineville, LA is seeking a Quality Control professional to perform testing and data collection on incoming raw materials and finished products to ensure compliance with specifications before release to packaging.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent and have at least 2 years in a chemical lab. The role is full-time in a manufacturing environment with opportunities to support R&D and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 2 years related chemical lab experience.
• Ability to perform QC testing and data entry accurately.

Responsibilities

• Perform tests on every batch produced and ensure timely completion.
• Maintain QC data in computer and log book.
• Use approved materials for packaging and dispose of non-conforming materials.
• Re-test returned products and notify appropriate personnel promptly.
• Maintain laboratory testing apparatus and perform periodic calibration checks.
• Coordinate with repair personnel or vendors for equipment service.
• Assist QC manager with root cause analyses of quality failures.
• Assist in determining pre-production raw material adjustments to keep specs.
• Keep batch retains organized and close production tickets in IFS.
• Issue Certificates of Analysis to customers.
• Prepare monthly Quality Summary Reports.
• Assist R&D with developmental products and other projects.
• Unload raw materials from railcars.

Skills

Lab testing

Quality control

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

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Quality Control Regular Full Time Manufacturing Pineville, LA, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1292

Summary:

This position performs testing and data collection on incoming raw materials and all finished products to ensure that they meet the required specifications before being released into the packaging department.

Primary Duties:

• Perform tests on every batch produced. Ensure that they are performed in a timely fashion, and as efficiently as possible.
• Keep Q.C. data in the computer and log book.
• Use ONLY approved good quality products for packaging, and dispose of all non-conforming materials accordingly.
• Re-test all returned product and other materials, and notify appropriate personnel at the earliest possible time.
• Maintain all laboratory testing apparatus. Periodic check for function and calibration.
• Contact repair person for any equipment service or send to manufacturer, whichever applies.
• Assist QC manager and department supervisors in root cause analysis and resolution of quality failures.
• Assist QC manager in determining pre-production raw material adjustments to keep products in specification.
• Keep all batch retains in systematic order.
• Close all production tickets in IFS.
• Issue Certificate of Analysis to customers.
• Prepare monthly Quality Summary Reports.
• Clean all tools, materials used for testing.
• Assist R & D with developmental products and other special projects.
• Perform in-coming Quality Control as necessary.
• Assist in production as work scheduling allows.
• Perform miscellaneous duties as requested by supervisor
• Unloading of raw materials from railcars

Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
• Minimum of one (2) year related chemical lab experience
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the applicant with the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the job.