Quality Lab Technician

The Sherwin-Williams Company; Garland (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential: $0.50/hour

Bonus eligibility

Job summary

The Sherwin-Williams Company is seeking a Quality Control Technician to maintain testing protocols, analyze results, and ensure products meet quality specifications. You will interpret data, advise production on batch adjustments, and uphold ISO standards across the lab and manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities include documenting batch data, generating paperwork, handling customer samples, and assisting in training other lab staff while contributing to continuous quality improvements.

Qualifications

• Must be at least eighteen (18) years old.
• Legally authorized to work in the country of employment without sponsorship for employment now or in the future.
• 1 year of experience in a quality control laboratory.
• 1 year of experience in a manufacturing or distribution facility.
• Associate's degree or higher in Chemistry.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all tests are completed and results meet specifications before proceeding to the next production step.
• Enter batch data into the electronic batch records system.
• Generate paperwork per customer specifications.
• Gather and send customer samples as required.
• Use computer systems to test products effectively.
• Determine disposition of non-conforming finished goods.
• Place non-conforming material on hold as needed.
• Support ISO Management Systems and Safety Systems.
• Maintain inventory of lab supplies.
• Identify and communicate product issues to other departments.
• Create, maintain, and update standard operating procedures for Quality Department to meet ISO requirements.
• Assist in training of other lab technicians as needed.

Skills

Quality control

Testing

Data analysis

ISO standards

Laboratory procedures

Communication

Education

Associate's degree in Chemistry

Tools

Electronic batch records system

Job description

This position is responsible for maintaining quality control processes, testing products, and recording and analyzing results gathered to ensure Sherwin products meet quality specifications. This position is responsible for testing production batches according to specific written testing methods and identifying issues with both in-spec and out-of-spec data. The technician will interpret results and historical data to ensure the product meets or exceeds the customer requirements for quality, as well as provide instructions to production personnel regarding adjustments to batches as needed.

Additional Information:

Schedule: 2nd Shift Monday - Friday 2:00pm - 10:30pm

Shift Differential: $0.50/hour

This position is also eligible for bonus based on performance and subject to the terms of the Company's applicable plans.

Job duties include contact with other employees and access confidential and proprietary information and/or other items of value, and such access may be supervised or unsupervised. The Company therefore has determined that a review of criminal history is necessary to protect the business and its operations and reputation and is necessary to protect the safety of the Company's staff, employees, and business relationships.

• Ensure all tests are completed and results meet all specifications before going to the next production process
• Enter all batch data into the electronic batch records system
• Generate appropriate paperwork as needed per customer specifications
• Gather and send customer samples as required
• Utilize appropriate computer systems to ensure effective testing of products
• Determine disposition of non-conforming finished goods
• Place non-conforming material on hold as needed
• Support the ISO Management Systems and Safety Systems
• Maintain inventory of lab supplies
• Identify and communicate product issues to other departments as needed
• Create, maintain, and update standard operating procedures for Quality Department to meet ISO requirements
• Assist in training of other lab technicians as needed

Minimum Requirements:

• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age
• Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without needing sponsorship for employment work visa status now or in the future

Preferred Qualifications:

• Have at least one (1) year of experience working in a quality control laboratory
• Have at least one (1) year of experience working in a manufacturing or distribution facility
• Have an associate\'s degree or higher in Chemistry

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