Quality Technician (Night Shift)

Tundra Technical Solutions; Plainfield (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Tundra Technical Solutions seeks a Quality Technician to join the plant quality team on the night shift in Plainfield, IL. You will lead on-shift quality activities, perform microbiological testing and sensory analyses, and ensure adherence to product specs and standards.

The role requires 1–3 years in a lab/plant setting, familiarity with HPLC, Alcolyzer and related testing equipment, and the ability to train others on basic equipment troubleshooting.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years analytical experience in a lab and plant environment.
• Degree/Diploma in Science or Engineering preferred or 3-5 years of analytical experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform microbiological testing of water and products.
• Conduct process audits to monitor compliance with standards.
• Inspect raw materials for conformance to specs.
• Perform sensory and analytical testing on in-process and finished products.
• Develop, implement and maintain testing equipment calibration and maintenance programs.
• Document procedures to ensure consistency in test equipment usage.

Skills

Analytical testing

Quality leadership

Multi-tasking

Strong communication

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Science/Engineering degree preferred

Tools

HPLC

Spectrophotometer

Alcolyzer

Job description

This position will work closely with the other shift Quality Technician and Operations Team Members on the shift to support the accurate analysis of our products and ingredients through the use of testing equipment. This will require them to be able to quickly analyze a problem and provide timely remedies to ensure a continuous flow of production. The ability to multi-task and prioritize their workload is critical to being successful in this role.

Role Responsibilities:

As a member of the plant quality team, the Quality Technician is responsible for ensuring that production maintains the established standards and quality control systems outlined by the company to safely produce quality cases of our various distilled products that meet commercially accepted criteria. As a vital member of the team, this specific position will focus primarily on:

• Providing quality leadership on shift
• Performing microbiological testing of water, distilled products and ingredients.
• Performing process audits to monitor compliance to Global Risk Management and North American Standards
• Performing inspections of raw materials to ensure conformance to product specifications
• Performing sensory analysis of in process products, finished products and ingredients
• Performing analytical testing on in process products, finished products and ingredients to ensure adherence to product specifications
• Development, implementation and maintenance of an asset care program for testing equipment that covers maintenance, calibration, repair and replacement.
• Document procedures to ensure consistency in the use and operation of test equipment
• Define the requirements and train Quality Technicians to perform basic troubleshooting of equipment.
• Perform microbiological testing and analysis in accordance with Company defined protocols
• Provide Quality Technician coverage as required
• Deliver on Quality objectives as assigned
• Ability to analyze issues and provide logical resolutions
• Strong communication and writing skills
• Ability to multi-task

Experience / skills required:

• 1-3 years of analytical experience in a laboratory and in a plant environment. Familiarity with HPLC, spectrophotometer, alcolyzer and other equipment used in analysis of distilled products and ingredients is a plus. Familiarity with microbiological test methodology is a plus. Prior experience working in a production laboratory that directly supports on-site production and/or processing departments. Production experience is required. Experience with non-conforming goods required.
• Degree/Diploma in Science or Engineering preferred or 3-5 years of analytical experience in a laboratory or in a plant environment
• Familiarity with HPLC, spectrophotometer, alcolyzer and other equipment used in analysis of distilled products and ingredients is a plus
• Familiarity with microbiological test methodology is a plus.
• Prior experience working in a production laboratory that directly supports on site production and/or processing departments.
• Familiarity with non-conforming product hold management is a plus.

Additional Information

• Industry: chemistry or microbiology domain is highly preferred
• 100% onsite in Plainfield, IL
• Possibility of extension: Yes
• Education: Minimum High School Diploma or GED
• Start- ASAP
• Need a candidate flexible in working on weekend. The first week candidate will work a 7am-3pm schedule. After that they will follow their respective crews and be training while on crew.
• Shift Type: Night Shift - 6.00 pm to 6.00 am OR 12.00 pm to 12.00 am
• Shift Details - This is the same pattern for entire length of assignment
• First week -Long Week : Monday, Tuesday, Friday Saturday and Sunday - 6.00 pm to 6.00 am OR 12.00 pm to 12.00 am
• Second week : - Short week shift Wednesday and Thursday. - 6.00 pm to 6.00 am OR 12.00 pm to 12.00 am
• Candidate can specify whether they prefer working the 6.00 pm to 6.00 am OR 12.00 pm to 12.00 am