Quality Technician - 2nd Shift

The Sherwin-Williams Company; Moline (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Bonus eligibility

Paid time off

Job summary

The Sherwin-Williams Company is seeking a Quality Control Lab Technician for second shift (Mon-Fri, 2:00pm–10:30pm) in Moline, IL. The role tests production batches, records results, and interprets data to ensure product quality and customer specifications. Training will cover ISO procedures and batch record systems.

Benefits include comprehensive health coverage, retirement plans, and a generous time-away package. Bonus eligibility is noted based on performance outcomes.

Qualifications

• Minimum 18 years old and legally eligible to work without sponsorship.
• 1 year of experience in a quality control laboratory preferred.
• 1 year in a manufacturing or distribution facility preferred.
• Associate degree or higher in Chemistry required or preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure tests are completed and meet specifications before moving to the next production step.
• Enter batch data into the electronic batch records system.
• Prepare paperwork per customer specifications as needed.
• Coordinate with production and other departments on issues.
• Create, maintain, and update ISO-compliant SOPs for Quality Department.

Skills

Quality control

Laboratory testing

Data analysis

GMP/ISO awareness

Batch records

Education

Associate degree in Chemistry

Tools

LIMS

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 to Friday, 2:00pm to 10:30pm

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

This position is eligible for health benefits, such as medical, dental and vision coverage, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), disability coverage, security, retirement and saving benefits. Additional benefits include a generous time away from work package, including personal leave, paid parental leave, medical leave, vacation, and holidays.

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-compliant 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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