Shift Quality Resource

Colgate • Clinton, OK

13d • Onsite

About The Position

The Shift Quality Resource supports the Plant Quality Team by carrying out quality-related testing of inbound raw materials and in-process and finished goods, compositing finished-product samples for microbiological testing, and recording and organizing data. The role works toward established key performance indicators and internal and external regulatory requirements, continuously improves facility quality processes and procedures, and identifies and reports food-safety issues to management. The employee must follow Hill’s policies, safety standards, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and food-safety requirements.

The position performs routine analytical chemical testing and analyzes ingredients and finished products using approved laboratory methods and applicable specifications. It supports laboratory calibration, verification, check-sample, documentation, training, audit, safety, sanitation, and sample-retention programs. The role also organizes analytical and positive-release data to support timely product release, maintains reference samples, conducts finished-product packaging testing as required, and assists with non-conformances, deviations, and waivers.

This is a safety-sensitive role involving duties such as handling hazardous materials and chemicals and working around manufacturing processes and equipment. The role is based in Clinton, Oklahoma. No relocation assistance is offered.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 1 year of practical working experience with Good Laboratory Practices, including a general understanding of safe laboratory procedures.
• Ability to provide support on all shifts, including weekends as needed.
• Experience with computer applications in Google and/or Microsoft systems.
• Planning, prioritizing, organizational, and project-management skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Problem-assessment and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in reviewing and interpreting data.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize duties, with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to use relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with processes and standards.
• Ability to bend, stoop, twist, turn, stand for extended periods, reach, climb, handle and use potentially hazardous chemicals, and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to adapt to temperature and environmental extremes, including hot and cold conditions, dust, dirt, and chemicals.
• Ability to work standing on a concrete floor and wear required personal protective equipment, including hair net, beard net, bump cap, ear plugs, safety shoes, and uniform.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Biology, or another science-related field.
• At least 1 year of previous quality or food-science experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Prior experience in a college-level laboratory, or co-op or intern laboratory experience.
• Familiarity with laboratory testing and/or microbial testing procedures.

Responsibilities

• Complete routine analytical chemical testing while maintaining good laboratory practices and working safely.
• Analyze ingredients and finished products for specified analytes using approved laboratory methods.
• Support laboratory equipment calibration and verification, check-sample, IQ/OQ/PQ documentation, laboratory training, lab audit and quality practices, laboratory safety audit, laboratory sanitation, and ingredient and finished-product retention programs.
• Organize finished-product analytical and positive-release data and results to facilitate timely product release in compliance with the finished-product release SOP.
• Maintain reference samples for finished products and ingredients.
• Conduct finished-product packaging testing as required.
• Assist with completion of non-conformances, deviations, and waivers.
• Continuously improve facility quality processes and procedures.
• Identify and report food-safety issues to management.
• Meet established key performance indicators and internal and external regulatory requirements.
• Follow company policies, safety standards, GMPs, and food-safety requirements.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus of $500 after 90 days and $500 after 180 days.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Basic life insurance and disability coverage.
• Paid parental leave.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions, subject to eligibility requirements.
• Minimum of 15 vacation/PTO days for salaried employees; hourly employees receive a minimum of 120 hours, with vacation days prorated based on hire date within the calendar year.
• 13 paid holidays.
• Paid sick leave adjusted by role and location in accordance with local laws.
• Salaried employees may be eligible for discretionary bonuses and profit-sharing; long-term incentives may apply to executive-level roles.

What This Job Offers

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