QC Technician - Aqueous Polymers & Compounds (2nd Shift)

TRCC Transport, Inc.; Dalton, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental plans

Vision

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

TRCC Transport, Inc. is hiring a Quality Control Lab Technician for the 2nd shift to perform chemical testing and establish quality control for manufactured products. The role involves titrations, moisture checks, pH, density, viscosity, FTIR/XRF/GC/HPLC/GPC testing, and accurate data logging on site.

The candidate will interact with production staff, need to follow safety protocols, and be prepared to work overtime as needed in a fully on-site environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with chemicals and hazards in a lab setting.
• Ability to read and interpret temperature charts and graphs.
• Must stand and use a lab bench for long periods of time.

Responsibilities

• Perform chemical tests including titrations, moisture, pH, density, and viscosity.
• Conduct instrumental tests such as FTIR, XRF, GC & HPLC, and GPC.
• Log samples electronically and maintain proper labeling and documentation.
• Communicate test results to production staff and chemist.
• Maintain lab safety, PPE, and SDS compliance.
• Organize and manage QC lab sample retention areas.

Skills

Chemical hazards awareness

Education

High School Diploma

Associate’s Degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

QC Technician - Aqueous Polymers & Compounds (2nd Shift)

TRCC is headquartered in the heart of Northwest Georgia. TRCC has grown from its roots as a latex supplier to the tufted carpet industry into a global leader in advanced chemical solutions, with a footprint that spans every continent.

We are currently hiring for a 2nd shift Quality Control Lab Technician who performs chemical testing in a laboratory to establish quality control and/or quality assurance for manufactured products.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Candidate must pass a fitness for duty test, drug screen and submit to a TB test on a post offer employment physical.
• Perform chemical tests that are simply chemistry in nature that include acid-base titrations (both manual and automated versions), solid and moisture determinations, color comparison testing, pH determination, conductivity, water in sample content measures, density and viscosity measures.
• Perform other special chemical and physical tests common to water treatment products and lubricant additives manufacturing.
• Perform instrumental testing such as FTIR, XRF, GC & HPLC chromatography and gel-permeation chromatography (GPC).
• Electronically log in and label samples.
• Communication with production staff and notify of test results.
• Read temperature charts and graphs.
• Build and maintain a basic understanding of TRCC products and chemistries.
• Execute laboratory tests with accuracy and precision.
• Use instruments and other lab test equipment to determine sample/test results.
• Use all PPE (personal protective equipment) while in laboratories, abide by all safety rules and procedures, and work safely at all times.
• Read, understand and apply handling cautions as stated in the lab's material Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
• Work with production personnel to test samples, producing accurate results and reporting in a timely manner.
• Perform test methods precisely as written and demonstrate great accuracy and precision.
• Stock sample preparation areas as well as test station cabinets, drawers, and shelves with labware and needed supplies or testing.
• After testing samples, clean test station and lab equipment where needed, restoring everything to its initial state of cleanliness and readiness.
• Report any equipment, sample, and/or test issues or difficulties to chemist when running tests.
• Monitor supply of lab expendables used for lab test work and notify lab chemist (or chemist's designee) when items are in short supply.
• Perform record keeping on batch tickets, final reports, QF forms, and do other clerical functions as required.
• Organize, manage and disposition the QC lab sample retain areas in the QC and/or grease and lube labs.
• Work is performed on site, no remote work offered for this position.
• Follow safety protocols and wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times.
• Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Experience with SAP preferred.
• Must be able to be exposed to and smell chemicals used in the testing environment.
• Must be able to stand and work at a lab bench for long periods of time.
• Strong experience and knowledge in dealing with chemicals and their hazards.
• Possess good reading and comprehension skills.

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma, required.
• Associates Degree in a related field, preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting could be required while using a computer or standing while working at the lab bench.
• Ability to work outside or in a plant environment in uncontrolled temperatures from time to time gathering samples.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times
• Must be able to pass a respirator certification and wear a respirator as necessary.

Work Schedule

• Monday - Friday, 2nd shift.
• Overtime is mandatory from time to time based on business need.
• Work environment is on site. Remote work not offered for this position.

Pay Range

• $22.00 to $24.00 per hour, based on experience and education level.

Benefits (effective after 30 days except as noted below)

• Medical (3 plans offered)
• Dental (2 plans offered)
• Vision
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Basic Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• 401(k) (can begin contribution upon hire)
• 401(k) matching (upon hire)
• Paid time available