Quality Technician-12hr (6am-6pm)

The Clorox Company•Forest Park, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Clorox Company is seeking a Quality Technician for a facility that uses automated packaging equipment and utilities to manufacture and distribute Home Care and Laundry products. The role involves laboratory analysis and quality checks in a fast-paced manufacturing and distribution environment. The successful candidate should have analytical experience, basic knowledge of wet chemical analyses and Good Laboratory Practices, strong communication and peer-influence skills, and a willingness to learn and develop processes as business needs change. Candidates must be qualified at a minimum at the Group 3 level. The position offers a starting hourly rate of $29.19 and works a 12-hour 2-2-3 schedule. Workdays and schedules may change periodically according to business needs, and overtime may be needed. The role supports plant priorities for Safety, Quality, Environmental standards, and Housekeeping.

Requirements

Qualified at a minimum at the Group 3 level.
Ability to prepare a standard calibration curve using internal and external standards for quantitative analyses, with emphasis on calibration curve theory.
Ability to recognize data trends using Statistical Process Control and determine an appropriate course of action.
Ability to operate, troubleshoot, and maintain analytical instrumentation such as colorimeters, viscometers, and auto titrators.
Ability to follow and interpret test methods accurately to ensure consistency and reproducibility.
Ability to maintain the laboratory through workplace organization (WPO).
Ability to manage workload and prioritize daily responsibilities.
Good troubleshooting skills.
Ability to perform tests with a high degree of accuracy to support tight production specifications.
Ability to write, revise, and update SOPs and other documentation.
Knowledge and understanding of analytical techniques, including quantitative and qualitative chemical analyses.
Demonstrated safe laboratory practices regarding PPE and chemical handling.
Intermediate computer skills and experience with Microsoft applications.
Willingness to work overtime as needed; workdays and schedules may include 12-hour shifts and change periodically according to business needs.
Strong commitment to plant non-negotiables: Safety, Quality, Environmental, and Housekeeping.
Effective interpersonal skills for responding appropriately to supervisors and coworkers.
Self-motivated work behavior requiring limited to no supervision.
Good manufacturing behaviors.
Follow Clorox’s Code of Conduct and Good Laboratory Practices.
Be below the written step in attendance and/or work performance.

Responsibilities

Perform wet chemical analyses.
Prepare and standardize laboratory stock reagents as needed.
Order, receive, stock, and maintain inventory of chemicals, reagents, and consumable supplies.
Interpret MSDS information for laboratory chemicals and finished products.
Identify tests to perform based on product testing matrices.
Record data in computer systems and/or logbooks and compose SPC charts for data analysis.
Use SAP to retrieve product specifications and test limits.
Maintain and troubleshoot laboratory equipment, including scales, pH meters, viscometers, and auto titrators.
Maintain department housekeeping.
Use laboratory glassware correctly, including volumetric and non-volumetric labware, and read menisci in graduated cylinders, burettes, and volumetric flasks.
Complete scale verifications for laboratory and packing line scales.
Perform sensory analysis on finished products and ingredients.
Conduct finish case inspections and other quality checks on packaging lines.
Prepare and maintain target/reject bottles.
Support WCM processes, including Early Management, Daily Operations, and other Pillars.
Follow test methods accurately to ensure consistent and reproducible results.
Recognize data trends using Statistical Process Control and determine appropriate courses of action.
Write, revise, and update SOPs and other documentation.
Follow safe laboratory practices for PPE and chemical handling, Good Laboratory Practices, and Clorox’s Code of Conduct.
Work effectively with supervisors and coworkers, demonstrate self-motivated behavior requiring limited to no supervision, and exhibit good manufacturing behaviors.
Be willing to work overtime as needed and accommodate schedule changes according to business needs.