Quality Control Inspector

Florida Crystals / ASR Group•Arabi, LA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Control Inspector (QCI) conducts quality testing for refinery products, maintains calibrated instrumentation, enters data into SAP to generate Certificates of Analyses (COAs), conducts environmental sampling and analysis, and participates in other projects as assigned by the supervisor. The role typically works weekly rotating 8- or 12-hour shifts to provide 24-hour coverage, including variable weekend shifts. The position is based in Chalmette, Louisiana, and pays $27.47 per hour. The employer is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

Requirements

At least two years of experience working in the Quality department of a related manufacturing or industrial setting.
High school diploma or GED.
Ability to multitask and report findings in a timely fashion.
Ability to interpret and apply company and customer specifications.
Ability to operate analytical equipment.
Ability to enter data accurately.
Ability to use instruments and equipment safely and proficiently.
Ability to work within precise limits and standards of accuracy.
Clear verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
Regard for safety as a core value.
Strong scientific and mathematical aptitude.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Flexibility to work various shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.

Nice To Haves

Previous quality inspection experience.
Previous experience requiring mathematical and scientific skill sets.

Responsibilities

Perform routine quality analyses, including sediment, grain size distribution, color, brix, polarity, pH, and environmental analyses.
Monitor and maintain calibrations for laboratory equipment.
Monitor laboratory instrument performance, make adjustments, and alert supervision to instrument problems.
Report the general condition of equipment to the supervisor and recommend replacement when necessary.
Enter raw data into multiple databases and maintain chronology of entries.
Collect environmental samples at multiple sites throughout the refinery during sugar detector TOC alarm conditions and according to the weekly sampling protocol.
Analyze environmental samples to determine sucrose levels.
Maintain cleanliness of the work area.
Maintain required records and documentation.
Enter data into SAP to generate COAs.
Communicate results to interested stakeholders and meet the laboratory’s customer service standards.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Work various shifts, including Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, and work overtime as needed; weekend shifts may be mandated based on business needs.