Quality Control Chemist - 3rd Shift

Hydritechemicalco

Visalia (CA)

On-site

USD 32,000 - 36,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

$1.50 Shift Premium

Up to 10% Retirement Contribution

$600 per Year Wellness Incentive

Two Weeks Starting Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental, and Vision - Eligible

Job summary

Hydrite Chemical Co. in Visalia, CA, seeks a QC Chemist for the night shift to perform quality control analyses of incoming, manufactured, and outgoing materials and to provide technical support to production and sales.

The role requires maintaining records, calibrating instruments, and upholding our Standards of Excellence while meeting production timelines. A four-year degree in chemistry and strong lab skills are preferred, with English communication needed for cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or related science required.
Strong laboratory analytical skills essential.
Ability to communicate in English clearly.
Self-motivated with a drive for continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

Perform required quality control analysis of incoming, manufactured and outgoing materials with authority to make acceptance, production adjustments or rejection decisions.
Perform instrument maintenance, calibrations, quality control checks, solution preparations and standardizations.
Maintain records accurately, neatly, legibly and completely.
Prioritize and perform daily laboratory activities to help meet production requirements.
Assist in addressing customer product complaints and returns through investigation and analysis.

Skills

Laboratory skills

English communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's in Chemistry

Job description

Hours for this position are Sunday to Thursday from 11pm to 7:30am

WHO WE ARE

We are a company wherepeople matter.

We arefamily driven.

We arefinancially strong.

And we are looking for problem-solvers to join our growing team.

BENEFITS

$1.50 Shift Premium
Up to 10% Retirement Contribution
$600 per Year Wellness Incentive
Two Weeks Starting Paid Time Off
Medical, Dental, and Vision - Eligible first day of the month following hire date.

QC Chemist - Night Shift

The primary purpose of this position is to perform required quality control analysis of incoming, manufactured, and outgoing material. Provide technical support to production and sales and ensure all Quality Assurance/Quality Control practices and procedures are followed. This position will uphold the Hydrite “Standards of Excellence” through continuous commitment to customer satisfaction, both internal and external.

Primary responsibilities include:

Perform required quality control analysis of incoming, manufactured and outgoing materials with authority to make acceptance, production adjustments or rejection decisions.
Perform instrument maintenance, calibrations, quality control checks, solution preparations and standardizations.
Maintain records accurately, neatly, legibly and completely.
Prioritize and perform daily laboratory activities to help meet production requirements.
Assist in addressing customer product complaints and returns through investigation and analysis and process laboratory portion of paperwork. Suggest corrective action.
Assure timely technical support to production in regards to manufacturing adjustments and quality issues.
Assure timely response of material acceptance/rejection decisions.
Maintain a clean and neat laboratory at all times; clean glassware.
Perform and complete analysis, projects, analytical developments and revisions of quality policies as assigned by supervisor or manager.
Communicate concerns about standard lab practices, operational concerns or problems, quality trends, continuous improvement opportunities, etc.
Promote complete customer satisfaction through quality and service to both external and internal customers.
Report food safety problems to supervisor or SQF Practitioner upon observation of a known or potential issue.
Perform all duties outlined in relevant SOPs and all other duties to be assigned.
Uphold Hydrite’s Standard of Excellence through a continuous commitment to maintain quality facilities and provide quality products and services to internal and external customers.
Participate in RCRA, regulatory, health & safety and process training activities as required. Review changes/additions with your supervisor. Must be RCRA compliant.
Perform administrative duties which include the generation, distribution and filing of Certificates of Analysis.
Maintain analytical capabilities.
Manage any waste in accordance with applicable SOPs, including labeling, storage, and profiling.
Participate in HACCP Food Safety team and SQF requirements/activities.
Work with other staff members to maintain workload balances. Provide back-up support as necessary.
Support effective communication with all Hydrite departments where responsibilities overlap to ensure success of the branch team.

REPORTING STRUCTURE

This position reports to the Quality Lab Manager.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

Minimum four-year (Bachelor’s) Degree in Chemistry or a related science, or equivalent experience.
Must possess good laboratory analytical skills.
Must have good presentation and interpersonal skills, including ability to communicate in English.
Must be self-motivated and initiate continuous improvement.
Ability to perform multiple tasks.
Must have communication and interpersonal skills, along with the ability to read, write, and speak English.

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS

Benefits and perks include 401k and profit sharing, medical/dental/vision/life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance, legal services insurance, scholarship awards for children of employees, summer picnic, community giving events, free family wellness coaching including nutritionist and fitness coach.

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