Quality Assurance Technician - 2nd Shift

Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC•Des Moines, IA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Assurance (QA) Technician utilizes lab equipment to test finished products and product components and ensures all details are within specified parameters.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent is required.
Two years of experience in a production or manufacturing lab is required.
Mathematical and basic analytical skills
Ability to stand for long periods of time in extreme hot or cold temperatures.
Capable of passing OSHA respirator physical.
Able to work rotating shifts as scheduled.
Handles multiple priorities at the same time.
Knowledge of basic lab procedures.
Ability to read, write and speak in English is required.
Computer skills including working knowledge of Microsoft Office are required.
Successful completion of a drug test and background check is required for all positions at Helena.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in a physical science is preferred.
Experience utilizing HPLC/GC instruments is preferred.
Communicating in Spanish is a valuable skill at Helena.

Responsibilities

Performs process checks throughout the production, packaging and warehousing functions of the company, including pre-operational checks, in-process checks and final product checks.
Sets up and calibrates HPLC/GC testing equipment.
Receives, documents and inputs batch testing results for all customer products into to all applicable systems.
Identifies and reports quality results and trends to Lab Supervisor/Lab Manager/Quality Improvement Specialist.
Performs physical property tests using instrumentation.
Provides independent oversight of lab processes.
Verifies compliance to company standards and policies and effectively communicates when there are deviations from standards or processes.
Works independently in the lab setting, issues batch sheets and adjusts batches based off analytical data.
Maintains accurate and organized records of QA activities and maintains organized inventory of retained products.
Maintains ongoing company compliance with all applicable regulations and customer requirements.
May perform duties of Quality Line Inspector.
Maintains a clean work environment both inside and outside the facility by using good housekeeping habits.
Routinely participates in problem solving activities utilizing scientific thinking and other continuous improvement techniques.
Provides excellent customer service to all internal and external customers.
Other work-related duties as assigned by leader.
Regular and reliable attendance is required.
Follows all company policies and procedures.

Benefits

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance STARTS THE SAME DAY YOU DO!
Earn up to $3,000 in Reward Dollars from Helena for your Health Savings Account (HSA).
Helena's robust 401(k) Savings Plan offers you a 100% company-match up to 5% starting on your first day. As your years of service with Helena increase, so does our company-match - up to 10% based on your contribution amount.
Three-year vesting on company match with 1,000 hours of service.
Access your earned pay between paydays through Earned Wage Access (EWA) with DailyPay.
Up to 15 days paid time-off plus 9 paid holidays.
Free Term Life Insurance at 1x your annual base pay - paid for by Helena at no cost to you.
Free Short & Long-Term Disability.
Up to four weeks of paid Parental Leave.
Education Assistance.
And much more!