Raw Materials Specialist

Seaman Corporation • Wooster, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

At Seaman Corporation, we are dedicated to creating and supplying quality, high-performance fabrics that protect our planet, our people, and our customers. From humble beginnings in 1949 to a multi-million-dollar organization, this family-owned business has grown to be a leading manufacturer in highly durable coated fabrics, supplying products to customers around the globe. Every Seaman Corporation associate plays a valuable role in our company’s continuous growth. We believe by investing in the right people and resources, we can drive sustainable growth across the entire business. Seaman Corporation products are composed of proprietary knitted or woven base fabrics and coating formulas to produce high performance roofing systems, geomembrane liners, truck tarps, architectural structures, and much more. We work exclusively with authorized fabricators, designers, consultants, engineers, and installers for quality solutions start to finish.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Minimum one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Basic computer skills.
• Successfully worked in a team environment.

Nice To Haves

• Able to learn and function using modern business tools such as: Microsoft Suite, SharePoint, Oracle, Salesforce.
• Laboratory testing experience.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Promote safety and safety awareness by following posted safety and security procedures; log at least 1 safety program participation point a month to ensure awareness and engagement with the safety program; must respond quickly to emergencies in order to prevent injury and damage to personnel and equipment; ensure standard operating procedures are followed, monitored; ensure adherence to company policy and regulations.
• Comply with complex testing methodologies and deliver consistent and reliable test results.
• Provide lab support to manufacturing engineers as part of addressing processing and manufacturing issues related to raw materials.
• Review and store Certificates of Analysis and Safety Data Sheets from raw material vendors.
• Conduct raw material testing, as assigned, and coordinate lot shipment approval.
• Organize and maintain databases of results. Monitor long-term trends and make management aware of any variances.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized laboratory environment.
• Participate in and promote Corporate Lean Sigma Initiative by actively participating in Kaizen Events; ensure 5S is completed according to schedule; maintain a clean, organized work area.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Company performance bonus in addition to base salary
• Professional development opportunities including tuition reimbursement, course training, and networking
• A competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, paid time off (PTO), volunteer time off (VTO), and paid holidays
• Fun and engaging activities including department outings, holiday parties, and our annual company-wide dinner

What This Job Offers

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