Quality Control Inspector

American Sugar Refining; Arabi (LA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

American Sugar Refining is seeking a Quality Control Inspector at our Chalmette, LA refinery. The role involves performing routine quality analyses, maintaining calibrated lab instrumentation, and entering COA data into SAP for traceability and compliance.

The ideal candidate will have at least two years of quality experience in a manufacturing setting, strong math/science skills, and the ability to work in a team while upholding strict safety and accuracy standards.

Qualifications

• At least two years of experience in a Quality department of a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Previous Quality inspection experience preferred.
• Math and science skill sets preferred.
• High school diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine quality analyses (sediment, grain size distribution, color, brix, polarity, pH, and environmental analyses).
• Monitor and maintain calibrations for lab equipment.
• Enter data into multiple databases and maintain chronology of entries.
• Enter data into SAP for the generation of COAs and communicate results to stakeholders.
• Maintain work area cleanliness and keep accurate records.

Skills

Quality inspection

Data entry

Analytical thinking

Multi-tasking

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Written and verbal communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Laboratory equipment

Laboratory instrumentation

Job description

The ASR Group family of companies make up the world's largest refiner and marketer of cane sugar. The companies produce a full line of grocery, industrial, foodservice and specialty sweetener products. Across North America, ASR Group companies operate five sugar refineries, located in California, Maryland, Louisiana, Canada and Mexico. In Europe, ASR Group companies operate sugar refineries in the United Kingdom, Portugal, and, with a joint venture partner, Italy. The companies also farm sugarcane and own sugar mills in Mexico and Belize. The ASR Group portfolio includes the leading brands Domino, C&H, Florida Crystals, Redpath, Tate & Lyle, Lyle's, Sidul and Whitworths. ASR Group companies also produce and market Tellus, a single-use, compostable tableware and foodservice product made from plant fibers, including sugarcane.

Overview

The Quality Control Inspector (QCI) conducts quality testing for the Refinery's products, maintains calibrated instrumentation, enters data into SAP for generation of Certificates of Analyses (COAs), conducts environmental sampling and analysis, and participates in other projects as assigned by supervisor. The position is typically weekly rotating 8 or 12-hour shifts for 24 hour coverage, including variable weekend shifts.

Detailed Roles and Responsibilities

• Performs routine quality analyses such as sediment, grain size distribution, color, brix, polarity, pH, and environmental analyses
• Monitors and maintains calibrations for lab equipment
• Monitors lab instrument performance makes adjustments and/or alerts supervision to instrument problems
• Reports to Supervisor the general condition of equipment and recommends replacement when necessary
• Entering raw data into multiple databases and maintain chronology of entries
• Collects environmental samples at multiple sites throughout the refinery during sugar detector TOC alarm conditions and weekly sampling protocol
• Analyzes environmental samples to determine sucrose levels
• Responsible for work area cleanliness
• Responsible for keeping required records and documentation
• Responsible for entering data into SAP for the generation of COAs
• Communicates results to interested stakeholders and abides by the Lab's high customer service standards
• Performs other duties as may be assigned

Education and/or Experience

• The ideal candidate should have at least two (2) years of experience working in the Quality department of a related manufacturing or industrial setting
• Previous Quality inspection experience preferred
• Previous experience requiring mathematical and scientific skill sets preferred
• High school diploma or GED is required

Essential Capabilities / Competencies

Must have the ability to:

• Multi-task and report findings in a timely fashion
• Interpret, and apply company and customer specifications
• Operate Analytical equipment
• Enter data accurately
• Utilize instruments and equipment in a safe and proficient manner
• Work within precise limits and standards of accuracy
• Communicate clearly with effective verbal and written skills
• Demonstrate ability to work in team environment
• Proficiently use Microsoft Office products
• Regard safety as a core value
• Display strong scientific and mathematical aptitude
• Lift up to 50 lbs.
• This position requires the flexibility to work various shifts, including Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, holidays, and overtime, as needed. Weekend shifts may be mandated based on business needs.

Location of Role

• Chalmette, LA
• Hourly Pay Rate: $27.47

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, genderidentity, age,nationalorigin, disability, veteranstatusorany other category protected under federal, state, or local law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.