Job Description

Responsibilities:

• Sampling, preparing, and testing lime/limestone, raw materials, and associated products in a continuous plant manufacturing operation. 

• Data entry into SAP of all quality results from laboratory operation, including but not limited to generation of Certificates of Analysis, customer reports, quality trend reports, data verification, and module maintenance.

• Monitoring and calibrating laboratory equipment and reports of conditions that could lead to product nonconformity; report and correct equipment irregularities as they arise.   

• Ensures housekeeping is maintained in the lab and sample preparations areas while following safety procedures, and other duties as assigned by management.

• Ensure safety rules are followed, facilitated through monthly safety talks, daily toolbox talks, and safety inspections. 

• Conduct analyses of samples, compile data, identify out of spec samples using mechanical or electronic equipment or chemical analysis 

• Daily product and bin testing and verification of product inventory to meet customer requirements

• Fulfill customer requests – SAP COA and/or Manual COA

• Coordination of lab testing equipment and maintenance

• Calibration and cleaning of laboratory equipment

• Monitoring of laboratory equipment and reports of conditions that could lead to product nonconformity 

• Correct, within scope, and/or report equipment irregularities 

• Document control and training requirements related to Safety and ISO program by assuring system requirements are met

• Ensure compliance with documented procedures, work instructions, and guidelines 

• Provide documentation and maintenance of quality records 

• Initiate action to prevent production and release of non-conforming product until deficiency or non-conforming product has been corrected within area of responsibility

Requirements:

• Qualified candidates will have an Associate’s Degree in a related field; Prior related work experience may be considered. 

• 5+ years of laboratory experience in an industrial manufacturing environment is very important 

• Computer proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel and ability to learn SAP 

• Chemical background is a plus 

• Prior experience in, or knowledge of, ISO is preferred 

• Strong math and organizational skills along with ability to meet deadlines 

• Ability to read and interpret technical procedures 

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills 

• Ability to work independently while also operating in a team environment 

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs occasionally

• High level of integrity and motivation

• Must be willing to work rotating shifts, including nights, weekends and holidays in 12-hour rotations