Quality Assurance & Process Improvement Technician

Sibelco; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Prescription Drug Benefits

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Job summary

Sibelco in St. Paul, MN is seeking a Quality Testing Technician to support our quality system and ensure products meet specifications. You will perform plant quality checks, track performance, and help train plant staff in quality procedures.

This permanent role requires attention to detail, data entry, and the ability to work with maintenance and production teams to optimize product quality while following safety policies and SOPs. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Quality Improvement Process knowledge.
• Core competencies in Quality Control, Testing, and Auditing, a plus.
• Able to read and understand Procedures and Test Methods.
• Capable of operating quality equipment (inspection tables, ovens, etc.).
• Excellent communication, problem-solving and interpersonal skills.
• Strong work ethic and ability to work independently, with little supervision.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Color vision.
• Data entry experience.
• Capable of using a calculator and laboratory scales and competency with interpreting numbers.
• Basic computer operation skills (experience with Excel and Outlook).
• Any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Assist in utilizing the Sibelco Quality system at Sibelco facility.
• Lead in ensuring that products and services meet or exceed customer specifications.
• Perform plant quality checks per Sibelco’s Quality Procedures.
• Track quality performance, identify problem areas, contain any deficient material from leaving the facility and undertakes other actions to improve.
• Assist with plant quality meetings and training of plant employees.
• Update and maintain Quality records on a computer.
• Analyze data and produce reports, as requested.
• Observe Production Line Workers’ actions to ensure sampling and testing are done correctly.
• Perform and document in-process cullet sampling in accordance with SOP.
• Conduct and document incoming and outgoing load inspections.
• Work with the maintenance personnel to ensure equipment operates efficiently to optimize product quality.
• Wear appropriate site-specific personal protective equipment (PPE), as required.
• Understand and adhere to all company operating procedures and company safety policies.
• Cross-trained in other plant positions, as needed.
• Any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.

Skills

Quality control

Testing

Auditing

Communication

Dependability

Teamwork

Adaptability

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Color vision

Data entry

Excel

Outlook

Quality improvement

Tools

Inspection tables

Ovens

Laboratory scales

Calculator

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Sibelco in St. Paul, MN is seeking a Quality Testing Technician to support our quality system and ensure products meet specifications. You will perform plant quality checks, track performance, and help train plant staff in quality procedures.

This permanent role requires attention to detail, data entry, and the ability to work with maintenance and production teams to optimize product quality while following safety policies and SOPs. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential.