Lead Quality Control Technician

PF Holdings•Doddridge, AR

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Control Technician Lead is responsible for performing all duties of a Quality Control Technician while providing day-to-day leadership, guidance, and support to Quality Control Technicians. This position serves as the lead technician on shift, ensuring quality testing, sampling, inspections, and documentation are completed accurately and efficiently. The QC Lead works closely with the QC Manager, Production, and Loadout teams to maintain product quality, support continuous improvement efforts, and promote a strong culture of safety and accountability. The QC Lead is a working lead position and is expected to actively participate in all laboratory testing and quality control activities while assisting in coordinating laboratory operations and technician performance.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required.
3 years’ experience in Quality Control position preferred.
Strong physical and mental health to maintain demanding, fast-paced workload.
Ability to work at heights up to 150 feet
Ability to climb stairs
Able to work under stressful conditions at times.
Develop specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize and accomplish work.
Strong work ethics of integrity and honesty; strives for excellence in all activities employing accompanying communication.
Dependable, reliable and capable of fulfilling responsibilities.
Regularly required to sit or stand, reach and move about the facility.
Must be able to traverse unlevel ground and climb and descend stairs on occasion.
Must be able to communicate effectively in English, using both written and spoken forms of communication.
Must be able to work independently, as a member of team, and as a team leader

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Quality Management, Manufacturing Management, or similar field of study preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs quality testing of raw and finished sand materials and keeps accurate records of results. Prepares sand samples as needed.
Serve as the lead technician and primary point of contact for QC activities during assigned shifts.
Provides guidance, training, and support to QC Technicians. Assists with onboarding and training new technicians.
Assists the QC Manager in identifying training needs.
Coordinates shift handoffs and ensure continuity of laboratory operations.
Monitors product quality throughout the production process and communicate concerns to management.
Monitors daily laboratory activities to ensure testing schedules and reporting requirements are met while providing direct lab support to the Production Manager.
Performs auditing and inspection activities to ensure that quality targets are met for all finished Alpine Silica sand products shipped to customers. Verifies compliance with quality standards.
Analyzes, identifies and communicates problematic trends or recurring quality concerns e.g. recurring first pass issues.
Performs sieve analysis, moisture testing, turbidity testing and other required quality tests.
Promotes and enforce company safety policies and procedures.
Ensures testing equipment is properly maintained and calibrated.
Promotes consistency in testing methods and documentation practices.
Focuses on creating a safety culture that utilizes safe work practices, maintaining a safe and clean work area. May participate in safety meetings, inspections, and incident investigations.
Performs other duties as assigned.