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

Clorox • Forest Park, GA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Clorox 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 requires analytical experience, basic knowledge of wet chemical analyses and Good Laboratory Practices, effective communication, the ability to influence peers, and willingness to learn and develop processes as business needs change. The schedule is a 12-hour 2-2-3 rotation in a fast-paced manufacturing and distribution environment. The starting hourly rate is $29.19. Applicants must have qualified at a minimum at the Group 3 level.

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, including colorimeters, viscometers, and auto titrators.
• Ability to follow and interpret test methods accurately to ensure consistent, reproducible results.
• Ability to maintain the laboratory through workplace organization (WPO).
• Ability to manage workload and prioritize daily responsibilities.
• Good troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to perform tests accurately 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, including PPE use 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 standards, and housekeeping.
• Effective interpersonal skills to respond appropriately to supervisors and co-workers.
• Self-motivated work behavior requiring limited to no supervision.
• Good manufacturing behaviors.
• Must 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 computers 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 departmental housekeeping.
• Demonstrate proper use of volumetric and non-volumetric labware, including reading menisci in graduated cylinders, burettes, and volumetric flasks.
• Complete scale verifications for laboratory and packing-line scales.
• Complete sensory analyses on finished products and ingredients.
• Conduct finished-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 Clorox’s Code of Conduct and Good Laboratory Practices.
• Maintain commitment to plant non-negotiables: safety, quality, environmental standards, and housekeeping.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Generous 401(k) program in the US and similar programs in international locations.
• Health benefits and programs supporting physical and mental well-being.
• Flexible work environment, depending on role.
• Meaningful opportunities to keep learning and growing.
• Half-day Fridays, depending on location.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed