Quality Control Chemist

Fortrex; Arkansas; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

EAP

Training & Development

Job summary

Fortrex, based in North Little Rock, AR, is seeking a Quality Control Chemist to perform QC tests on incoming materials and finished products, calibrate instruments, and maintain precise records. The role involves lab upkeep, data entry, and ensuring adherence to SOPs in a manufacturing setting.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s in Chemistry or related field, with strong communication and problem-solving skills. OSHA safety compliance and teamwork are valued in this manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Experience performing quality control tests on raw materials and finished products.
• Ability to calibrate lab instruments and maintain calibration records.
• Strong recordkeeping and data entry skills.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, sample, and test incoming raw materials and packaging.
• Inspect, sample, and test finished products.
• Perform scheduled calibration of lab instruments and maintain calibration records.
• Prepare lab reagents.
• Recordkeeping of test data and inspections.
• Monitor production process to ensure SOP adherence.
• Data entry of test results and calibration data.

Skills

Quality control

Laboratory testing

Calibration

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry

Tools

Laboratory instruments

Job description

Summary

Position Summary

WHO YOU ARE:

Are you looking to join a growing company? Based out of North Little Rock, A R , we are looking for a Quality Control Chemist to join our team

Who We Are

• Leader in food safety solutions for both contract sanitation and chemistry in the food processing industry.
• Over 10,000 dedicated team members across North America.
• Corporate headquarters in Atlanta, GA with team members working in over 250 plants throughout North America.
• Over 50+ years of experience in creating long-lasting partnerships.

Our Mission

We protect the food supply by eliminating risks so families everywhere can eat without fear.

• Protect What Matters: We are in service of safety at every step, ensuring the health of everyone is central to all we do – from plant team members to consumers.
• Deliver On Our Promises: We speak honestly and are dedicated to doing the right thing by upholding ethical standards and following through on our commitments to our teams, our customers, and our business.
• Win as a Team: We believe in the power of collaboration, uniting our diverse strengths while working hand-in-hand with our team members and customers to unlock potential and achieve stronger results together.
• Advance a Safer Future: We are committed to innovating more effective, sustainable, and cost-efficient food safety solutions to develop a safer world for all.

Job Description

This position will be responsible for performing Quality Control tests and inspections of incoming raw materials and finished products, calibration of lab instruments, record keeping, and general lab upkeep.

• Inspect, sample, and test incoming raw materials and packaging.
• Inspect, sample, and test finished products.
• Perform scheduled calibration of lab instruments and maintain calibration records.
• Prepare lab reagents.
• Collect and test production wastewater effluent.
• Recordkeeping of test data and inspections.
• Monitor, inspect, and dispose of finished product retain samples.
• Monitor production process of finished products to assure adherence to Standard Operating Procedures.
• Data entry (test results, calibration results, warehouse transfers, etc.)
• Inventory of lab reagents and supplies.
• General lab upkeep.
• Other duties as assigned.

Your Must Haves

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry or Environmental Chemistry.

What We Prefer You Have

• Ability to work safely according to OSHA and company guidelines
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written
• Proven good lab techniques and scientific principles and willingness to learn
• Problem-solving ability
• Excellent project management skills
• Must be able to read and follow directions
• Must be a self-starter.
• Must be able to be a contributing member of a team

Our Environment

This position is combination-based in our manufacturing plant environment & laboratory setting. Expected exposure to chemicals will require Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Constant (role requires this activity more than 75% of the time)

Use of fingers/hands, stand, climb stairs/ladders, walk, sit, reach outward, lift/carry, push/pull 12 lbs or less.

Frequently (role requires this activity from 25%-74% of the time)

Use of fingers/hands, stand, climb stairs/ladders, walk, sit, reach outward, lift/carry, push/pull 13-50 lbs.

Occasional (role requires this activity up to 24% of the time)

Use of fingers/hands, stand, climb stairs/ladders, walk, sit, reach outward, lift/carry, push/pull 51+ lbs.

What We Offer

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Basic Life Insurance
• Short-term Disability
• Long-term Disability
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Holidays (Varies by Location)
• Paid Vacation
• Employee Assistance Program ("EAP")
• Training & Development Opportunities

EEO DISCLAIMER

Fortrex and Safe Foods, a division of Fortrex, are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, creed, sex, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, uniform service member status, veteran status, age, genetic information, disability, or any other protected status, in accordance with all applicable federal state, and local laws. Fortrex and Safe Foods are committed to complying with the laws protecting qualified individuals with disabilities.

Fortrex and Safe Foods will provide a reasonable accommodation for any known physical or mental disability of a qualified individual with a disability to the extent required by law, provided the requested accommodation does not create an undue hardship for the Company and/or does not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of others in the workplace and/or to the individual. If a team member requires an accommodation, they must notify the site manager or the Corporate Human Resources Department. If an applicant requires an accommodation, they must notify the hiring manager and/or the Recruiter hiring for the position.