Quality Technician: 1st shift

Avient•Mooresville, NC

7h•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Technician tests production batches and, when necessary, makes adjustments to ensure compliance with customer specifications and quality standards. The role also tests incoming raw materials and maintains supplier Certificates of Analysis (COAs). It is based in a manufacturing plant and requires following safety procedures, maintaining accurate records, and supporting production with batch-related technical issues.

Requirements

US high school diploma, GED equivalency, or relevant experience.
One year of quality experience.
One year of lab, production, and color-matching experience.
One year of problem-solving techniques experience.
Quantitative and conflict-resolution skills.
Manual dexterity.
Reading and comprehension skills.
IT security education.
Microsoft Office knowledge.
Self-motivation, strong organizational skills, and ability to multitask.
Time-management skills.
Quantitative and statistical skills.
Knowledge of SAP and Microsoft Office products.
Ability to read and comprehend English instructions, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and product recipes or material identifications.
Mathematical ability to perform basic arithmetic using units of weight, volume, and distance.
Ability to communicate effectively one-on-one and in small groups.
Manual dexterity to operate small hand tools, scales, hand trucks, a forklift, utility knife, mixer or secondary machinery, and computer equipment.
Ability to learn the operation and setup of industrial machinery and follow operating procedures, training, and plant procedures.
Ability to meet the position's physical demands, including frequent lifting or moving of up to 10 pounds and occasional handling of up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Forklift experience.

Responsibilities

Perform standard tests on assigned production batches and some incoming raw materials to confirm compliance with Avient and customer specifications.
Act as a technical resource to production on issues related to production batches.
Recommend and, when appropriate, develop batch adjustments to meet specifications.
Record test results in SAP and maintain reference files.
Complete and maintain required paperwork, records, and other documents.
Verify gauges and test equipment.
Participate in complaint investigations and corrective actions as needed.
Follow safety and work rules and regulations and maintain departmental housekeeping standards.
Complete and send documentation to customers, such as Certificates of Analysis.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Comply with applicable Environmental, Health, Safety, and Security requirements and promptly report EHS&S incidents.