Senior Quality Control Analytical Technician - 7p-7a

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Quality Control Supervisor Job Summary The Quality Control Analytical Lab Technician supports Oil-Dri Corporation of America (ODCA) strategic mission, vision, and the WE CARE values by: utilizing quality initiatives associated with ODCA's business goals, supporting teammates (e.g. processing, packaging, product development, etc.) by applying inspection and test methods to determine product conformance, and utilizing quality control (QC) principles to optimize manufacturing operations and ensuring products meet customer requirements. Essential Functions Performs specific analytical tests, such as but not limited to particle size distribution, acid essay, titrations, pH, and wavelength scans on products and raw materials to measure conformance to specifications. Understands data and takes action as needed, i.e. interprets test results, inputs data, evaluates processes, and other electronic media communicating with processing, warehouse and packaging teammates to ensure that necessary adjustments are made to keep products/packages conforming to specifications, and places non-conforming finished goods on hold. Communicates across all functions of the corporation providing clear precise communication by telephone, email, written form, or in person. Communicates and works with production leadership to investigate and resolve problems. Prepares and manages correspondence, reports and documents in a legible and comprehensible manner. Maintains equipment, assuring that it is functional and appropriately calibrated. Enters work requests as needed. Enters calibration results as required by QMS. Meets all the QC Inspector requirements and is the team leader for their lab. Understands all procedures and processes and trains Inspectors in all areas of QC. Manages special projects, writes and updates procedures, submits work orders and purchase requests, maintains lab supplies. Fully understands the plant's QMS requirements and is able to follow and lead other teammates to compliance. This includes items such as ISO, FAMI-QS, HACCP, and other related requirements (plant dependent). Interacts with the document control system as needed Observes all safety rules, regulations and precautions. Audits external processes and/or verifies internal processes for conformance to current SOP's, PWI's, etc. Keep areas clean and free of clutter. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Must meet the assessment requirements for this position. Must pass basic computer literacy skills assessment. Must possess at least five years of experience working in quality control and high school diploma; or associates degree (2 years of college) with 2 years' experience working in quality control; or four year college degree in a science discipline. Must complete the ASQ Quality Improvement Associate Certification (CQIA) exam within 6 months of hire. Refer to www.asq.org for details. Must complete the ASQ Certified Quality Process Analyst (CQPA) exam within 24 months of hire, and maintain the certification. Refer to www.asq.org for details. Knowledge of physical science desirable. Must be able to read, comprehend, and act on product specifications, SOP's (standard operating procedures), PWI (Process Work Instructions), AIQ processes, and similar documents. Strong problem identification and problem resolution skills. Must have understanding of process controls and SPC rules. Communicates affectively verbally and in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience. Must be able to work with others as necessary to better enable customer and ODCA satisfaction on situations impacting or involving quality (e.g., NJIC teammates, suppliers, customers, etc.). Able to work with minimal supervision. $23.93/hr