Quality Technician

ScottsMiracle-Gro • Waverly, VA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Scotts Miracle-Gro is hiring a Quality Technician for its team in Waverly, Virginia. The Quality Assurance Technician completes shift assignments in support of the Quality department, working safely and effectively. The role performs chemical and physical testing using approved methods, enters and reports results, conducts line audits and material inspections, and completes other assignments as directed by the Lead Technician or department supervisor or manager.

The position also interprets test results and communicates findings and data trends to plant operations. Additional work may include recordkeeping, LIMS and SAP entries, product release, instrument maintenance and repair, supply management, safety and operational training, sample collection, audits, inspections, support for external analysis and R&D, and housekeeping and safety and environmental tasks. The stated hourly pay range is $29.00–$37.70, paid weekly.

Requirements

• High school graduation and three years of experience in a laboratory setting, or two years of advanced training degree.
• One to three years of analytical chemistry and instrumentation experience.
• Knowledge of general analytical testing methods, techniques, and instrumentation.
• Knowledge of laboratory safety regulations.
• Knowledge of fertilizer chemistry.
• Ability to make sound decisions.
• Good interpersonal skills and 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 is desirable.
• Experience with G.C., HPLC, ICP, AA, Leco, spectrophotometer, or wet chemistry is preferred.
• Knowledge of quality concepts and methods, including GLP, ISO, GMP, Lean, and Six Sigma.

Responsibilities

• Perform chemical and physical analyses using approved methods and protocols.
• Interpret results and advise plant operations on results and data trends.
• Complete assigned recordkeeping, LIMS data entry, SAP entry, and product release tasks.
• Maintain and repair instruments, manage supplies, and support safety and operations training.
• Collect samples and complete audits, inspections, and material inspections.
• Support external analysis and R&D.
• Perform housekeeping and safety and environmental tasks.
• Complete other assignments as directed by the Lead Technician or department supervisor or manager.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, plus holiday, vacation, and sick-time benefits available within a month of the 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% discount from market value.
• $600 annual wellness reimbursement program.
• Up to $30,000 to help cover fertility treatment, adoption, or surrogacy costs.
• Up to 18 weeks of time away to support a growing family.

What This Job Offers

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