Quality Technician

Cps4jobs; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Job summary

Cps4jobs in the United States is seeking a detail-oriented Quality Technician to oversee quality control and quality assurance for a line of cleaning solutions. This role suits someone with hands-on manufacturing quality experience who wants stability with a family-owned chemical manufacturer.

You will follow quality policies, perform chemical testing, verify documentation, and maintain records. Participate in audits and support continuous improvement on the production floor.

Qualifications

• Hands-on manufacturing quality experience required.
• Familiar with QA/QMS and ISO 9001 standards.
• Experience with internal and customer audits.
• Ability to lead investigations and corrective actions.
• Strong documentation and record-keeping skills.

Responsibilities

• Follow company Quality Policy, Quality Objectives, procedures, work instructions, batch records, checklists, and logs.
• Perform chemical testing and verify incoming raw material documentation.
• Conduct batch testing, determine necessary corrections, and communicate results to production.
• Inspect incoming components and verify C of A and C of C documentation.
• Calibrate laboratory instruments and maintain calibration records.
• Maintain laboratory supplies and a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Create batch cards and testing forms and help maintain material specifications.
• Record test results accurately and maintain complete quality records.
• Issue rejects and initiate corrective action requests for nonconforming materials or products.
• Support quality activities on the production floor.
• Participate in internal audits, assist with external or customer audits, and contribute to QIT activities.
• Prepare and maintain SDS/MSDS documentation as applicable.
• Generate quality reports and support quality metrics tracking.
• Assist with customer complaint investigations, root-cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Support Product Development and R&D testing as requested.
• Administer and continuously improve the facility’s Quality Management System.
• Oversee quality inspections and evaluations from raw material receipt through manufacturing, storage, and delivery.
• Lead investigations into product failures, nonconformances, and customer complaints.
• Drive root-cause analysis, corrective action implementation, and verification of effectiveness.
• Ensure manufacturing procedures, work instructions, specifications, and quality records are maintained.
• Develop, manage, and mentor chemists and laboratory technicians.
• Maintain product and material specifications and ensure conformance.
• Review and authorize finished product release.
• Plan and perform process, equipment, and analytical method validations as applicable.
• Manage internal and external audits and coordinate corrective responses.
• Oversee the nonconforming material system and ensure timely disposition.
• Communicate customer quality requirements to Operations and serve as a quality liaison.
• Provide technical support to Operations, participate in plant trials, and contribute to facility improvement initiatives.
• Perform statistical analysis and sampling in accordance with applicable ANSI parameters.
• Evaluate new materials and processes for manufacturability, chemical compliance, and quality implications.

Skills

Quality management

ISO 9001

GLP familiarity

Root-cause analysis

Corrective Action Requests

Audits

Validation

Statistical analysis

SDS/MSDS documentation

Excel usage

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

ERP systems

Job description

Quality Technician

Our client, an established, family-owned chemical manufacturer, is seeking a detail-oriented Quality Technician to oversee quality control and quality assurance for their line of cleaning solutions. This is an excellent opportunity for a professional with hands‑on manufacturing quality experience who is looking to grow with a stable, reputable company.

DUTIES

Responsibilities will be matched to the candidate’s experience and final hiring level.

Laboratory and Quality Control Responsibilities

• Follow company Quality Policy, Quality Objectives, procedures, work instructions, batch records, checklists, and logs.


• Perform chemical testing and verify incoming raw material documentation.


• Conduct batch testing, determine necessary corrections, and communicate results to production.


• Inspect incoming components and verify C of A and C of C documentation.


• Conduct microbial plating and reading for raw materials, finished formulas, and water samples.


• Calibrate laboratory instruments and maintain calibration records.


• Maintain laboratory supplies and a clean, organized, and safe work environment.


• Create batch cards and testing forms and help maintain material specifications.


• Record test results accurately and maintain complete quality records.


• Issue rejects and initiate corrective action requests for nonconforming materials or products.


• Support quality activities on the production floor.


• Participate in internal audits, assist with external or customer audits, and contribute to QIT activities.


• Prepare and maintain SDS/MSDS documentation as applicable.


• Generate quality reports and support quality metrics tracking.


• Assist with customer complaint investigations, root-cause analysis, and corrective actions.


• Support Product Development and R&D testing as requested.

Quality Management Responsibilities

• Administer and continuously improve the facility’s Quality Management System.


• Oversee quality inspections and evaluations from raw material receipt through manufacturing, storage, and delivery.


• Lead investigations into product failures, nonconformances, and customer complaints.


• Drive root-cause analysis, corrective action implementation, and verification of effectiveness.


• Ensure manufacturing procedures, work instructions, specifications, and quality records are maintained.


• Develop, manage, and mentor chemists and laboratory technicians.


• Maintain product and material specifications and ensure conformance.


• Review and authorize finished product release.


• Plan and perform process, equipment, and analytical method validations as applicable.


• Manage internal and external audits and coordinate corrective responses.


• Oversee the nonconforming material system and ensure timely disposition.


• Communicate customer quality requirements to Operations and serve as a quality liaison.


• Provide technical support to Operations, participate in plant trials, and contribute to facility improvement initiatives.


• Perform statistical analysis and sampling in accordance with applicable ANSI parameters.


• Evaluate new materials and processes for manufacturability, chemical compliance, and quality implications.

Salary

Salary $42,000 - $45,000

Benefits

Benefits M/D/V/401K

TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Incoming raw material and component inspection.


• Chemical testing and batch testing.


• Certificate of Analysis (C of A) and Certificate of Conformance (C of C) verification.


• Finished product testing, specification review, and release procedures.


• Laboratory instrument calibration and calibration records.


• Microbial plating and testing of raw materials, finished formulas, and water samples.


• Quality documentation, batch records, work instructions, and controlled specifications.


• QMS principles and ISO 9001; GLP familiarity beneficial.


• Nonconformance identification, reject processing, Corrective Action Requests (CARs), and root-cause analysis.


• Customer complaint investigation and corrective action implementation.


• Internal and external audits and follow-up.


• Process, equipment, and analytical method validation as applicable.


• Statistical analysis, sampling methods, and ANSI parameters for Manager-level candidates.


• SDS/MSDS documentation and chemical compliance.


• Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook.


• Experience with quality management or ERP systems beneficial.

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