Quality Technician

Scotts Miracle-Gro • Waverly, VA

5d • $29 - $38 • 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 that support the Quality department safely and effectively. The work includes performing chemical and physical testing using approved methods, entering and reporting data, conducting line audits and material inspections, and completing other tasks assigned by the Lead Technician or department supervisor or manager.

Requirements

• High school graduation and three years of experience in a laboratory setting, or two years of advanced training.
• One to three years of analytical chemistry and instrumentation experience.
• Knowledge of quality concepts and methods, including GLP, ISO, GMP, Lean, and Six Sigma.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Perform chemical and physical analyses using approved methods and protocols.
• Interpret test results and advise plant operations on results and data trends.
• Complete assigned tasks such as record keeping, LIMS data entry, SAP entry, product release, instrument maintenance and repair, supply management, safety and operations training, sample collection, audits, and inspections.
• Support external analysis and R&D.
• Perform housekeeping and safety and environmental tasks.

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
• Education Level: High school or GED