Quality Technician

ScottsMiracle-Gro • Channahon, IL

12d • $25

About The Position

Here at Scotts Miracle-Gro there is no such thing as a typical day. Our culture is constantly energized by new and exciting growth opportunities and at a rapid pace. Below are details on an open job. If the role interests you and you would like to be considered we encourage you to apply! This hourly role follows the Scotts/Hawthorne step pay progression scale and typically starts at $24.90 per hour and is paid weekly. Scotts/Hawthorne will consider various factors in determining the actual pay including your skills, qualifications, experience, and geographical location. The Quality Assurance Technician is responsible for completing shift assignments to support the Quality department in a safety and effective manner. Assignments include performing chemical and physical testing per approved methods; data entry and result reporting; completing line audits, material inspections, and completing other tasks as assigned by the Lead technician or department supervisor or manager.

Requirements

• High school graduate with three years of experience in a lab setting or with two years advanced training degree.
• One to three years of analytical chemistry and instrumentation experience
• Knowledge of quality concepts and methods (GLP, ISO,GMP, Lean, Six Sigma)
• Knowledge of general analytical testing methods, techniques and instrumentation
• Knowledge of laboratory safety regulations
• Knowledge of fertilizer chemistry
• Ability to make good decisions
• Good interpersonal skills with a customer service attitude.
• Ability to use SAP software
• Ability to provide preventative maintenance and repair to instrumentation
• Ability to lift 50 pounds

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience with quality programs desirable.
• G.C, HPLC,ICP,AA, Leco, Spectrophotometer,Wet Chemistry Experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execution of chemical and physical analysis per approved methods and protocols.
• Interpreting results and advising plant operations on results and trends in the data.
• Completion of assigned tasks and responsibilities that include any combination of the following: record keeping, LIMS data, SAP entry, product release, instrument maintenance and repair, supply management, safety and operation training, sample collection, audits, and inspections.
• Support External analysis, R&D
• Perform housekeeping and safety and environmental tasks

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, holidays, vacation and sick time benefits available within a month of your start date
• Healthcare navigation, advocacy and support
• 401(k) company match up to 7.5% with immediate participation and vesting
• Ability to purchase company stock at a 15% discounted price from market value
• $600 annual wellness reimbursement program
• Up to $30,000 to help cover the cost of fertility treatments, adoption or surrogacy
• Up to 18 weeks of time away to support your growing family

What This Job Offers

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