QA Technician I Job

Arkema•Mulberry, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The QA Technician I supports operations by analyzing incoming raw materials, production batches, and outgoing shipments to ensure they follow standard quality assurance procedures and meet quality specifications. The position is based at a chemical facility in Mulberry, Florida, and works a rotating schedule of 12-hour day and night shifts, including weekends. The role performs laboratory testing and documentation, maintains laboratory supplies and housekeeping, prepares solutions and solvents, and properly handles and disposes of samples and waste. It also supports customer service during off-hours and monitors plant security outside business hours. The technician uses the QA database, ERP/CRM database, and Excel formulations to document results, process receipts, and generate production formulations and shipping documents. The position requires physical activity, including routine lifting, climbing, bending, stooping, crouching, and extended periods of standing. The technician must be able to safely lift up to 40 pounds and safely perform all job duties. A post-offer/pre-placement drug screen, background check, and job-related pulmonary function test are required; facial hair guidelines must also be followed.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent with one year of experience working in a technical laboratory, or a bachelor's degree in a science discipline.
Self-motivated, with a can-do attitude.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Strong analytical skills.
Proficiency in math and knowledge of basic chemistry, laboratory equipment and instrumentation, standard laboratory procedures, and safety procedures.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to become proficient with laboratory-related software and equipment.
Ability to safely lift up to 40 pounds and safely perform the physical duties of the job.
Ability to pass a post-offer/pre-placement drug screen, background check, and job-related pulmonary function test; must follow facial hair guidelines.

Nice To Haves

Chemistry degree.
Department of Transportation (DOT) and International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (IMDG) training experience.
SAP experience.

Responsibilities

Prepare and refill laboratory solutions and solvents as needed.
Handle, maintain, and dispose of sample retains according to applicable work instructions.
Restock laboratory supplies, check inventories, and notify the QA Manager of needs.
Dispose of waste pails and solvents as needed, and maintain required laboratory housekeeping standards.
Perform customer service duties during off-hours, including receiving and processing customer orders.
Monitor plant security during off-business hours.
Follow safe work practices and properly use personal protective equipment (PPE).
Complete special projects designated by QA Management and other assigned duties.
Analyze and document calibration standards and audit samples.
Analyze incoming raw materials from certified vendors according to standard receiving, testing, and verification procedures; ensure materials meet requirements listed in the QA database.
Enter incoming material test results into the QA database, where applicable, and notify QA Management when materials do not meet requirements for approval or disposition.
Enter purchase order receipts for incoming raw materials into the ERP/CRM database, where applicable.
Generate product formulations (Process Orders) for Production using the ERP/CRM database and Excel formulations.
Check manufactured products for non-typical properties that may affect whether they meet required specifications before disposition.
Perform specified tests on produced material before disposition to a storage tank, drums, tank truck, or railcar; recommend production adjustments when material is out of specification and adjustments are possible.
Contact QA Management for guidance when a product formulation or procedure does not provide for an adjustment to bring material into specification.
Enter batch receipts into the ERP/CRM database when batches are completed.
Test products against customer specifications before approving them for loading.
Print domestic bills of lading and verify pertinent customer information on domestic and international bills of lading before certifying material.
Ensure the appropriate SDS is attached to the bill of lading.
Generate a Certificate of Analysis for shipped material when required.