Quality Assurance Technician - 1st Shift

LG • Ravenna, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

LG Chem is a leading global science and chemical company with a significant presence worldwide. The company is committed to becoming a 'Global Top 5 Chemical Company' with a diverse business portfolio including petrochemicals, advanced materials, and life sciences. LG Chem is dedicated to innovation and growth, with a history dating back to 1947. The company is focused on sustainability, aiming for carbon-neutral growth by 2030 and net-zero emissions by 2050. This role is for the ABS Compounding Facility in Ravenna, Ohio, where the QA Technician will be responsible for all quality assurance testing to ensure raw materials, process samples, and finished goods meet specified requirements. Safety and quality are essential aspects of this role.

Requirements

• At least two years experience in quality assurance or quality control, compounding process experience, or equivalent work experience.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.
• Familiarity with quality standards and processes to follow federal, state and local regulations.
• Knowledge of gauging methodology and metrology.
• Knowledge of the product to perform accurate quality control.
• Ability to operate under deadlines while still meeting standards.
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently in a team environment.
• Ability to work closely with all business processes and functions.
• Ability to read and follow instruction sets and drawings as needed.
• Ability to learn the use of all lab equipment and system needed to perform daily tasks.
• Ability to support a flexible schedule (overtime) as needed and required.
• Positive attitude, reliability and good communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, and Power point).

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of gauging methodology and metrology preferred
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 requirements preferred
• Experience in production and/or manufacturing, especially working with polymer compounding processes; familiarity with LIMS, SAP systems is a plus.
• Experience in laboratory equipment; familiarity with Injection machine, UTM, Melt indexer, Color meter, Impact Tester, Thermogravimetric Analyzer, Density meter, Hardness Tester, Gloss Meter, HDT tester.

Responsibilities

• Perform sampling and physical and chemical testing of finished products and raw materials.
• Communicate effectively and thoroughly to management and peers any test results or inspection findings outside of specifications.
• Manage product hold and release system (SAP, LIMS).
• Identify non-conformances in quality or practices and take or recommend appropriate corrective action within scope of knowledge.
• Conduct all laboratory testing with accuracy and integrity and ensures that it is accomplished in compliance with all federal, state, and company policies and procedures.
• Collection, documentation, and destruction of retention samples.
• Keep accurate, complete, and legible records. Properly amend, identify, and file records.
• Conduct clerical duties including copying, filing, faxing, data entry, and document reproduction.
• Transfer product testing results from paper records to system database (SAP).
• Perform routine maintenance tasks on in-lab equipment.
• Safely handle/use chemicals and waste. Potentially including hazardous materials. Read, understand, and maintain material safety data sheets.
• Conduct housekeeping and general labor duties as assigned.
• Implementing methods to inspect, test and evaluate products and production equipment.
• Ensuring that products adhere to quality standards.
• Accurately tests, analyzes, and report sample results.
• Review and maintain ISO documentation in team setting.
• Assist in maintaining cost levels of purchased lab chemicals & materials.
• Run Calibrations and standardization of equipment used in the laboratory.
• Maintain a clean work space, General cleaning of work areas.
• Observe all OSHA and company safety policies.
• Uphold the Jeong-Do Management (Code of ethics).
• All other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision - Benefit eligibility begins on your first day of employment!
• Company provided Life Insurance and Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401k Retirement plans with generous employer match
• Vacation, Holidays, and Paid Time Off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED