QA Lab Tech

TITLE: QA Lab Tech

SHIFT: G - Shift; 5:45PM-6:00AM

• Only work 3 (36 hours) to 4 (48 Hours) days per week!

POSITION SUMMARY:

• Responsible for performing various departmental tasks associated with assuring product quality.

ESSENTIAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Perform tasks associated with the operation of an onsite analytical laboratory and positive release
  program, including; finished product testing, chemical testing, raw material testing, sample preparation.
  Performing laboratory tests may or may not include: petri film, agar plates, and Celsis rapid microbial
  detection, UV Vis, Autotitrator, FTIR, TOC analysis, and pH testing
• Setup laboratory equipment, instrumentation, and maintain calibrations.
• Track, control, and disposition of non-conforming raw material, in-process, and finished product.
• May maintain a positive release program and perform internal audits.
• Assist QA management in projects as needed, including; mock recalls, 1st run products, HACCP team,
• QA training for associates, and updating facility QA procedures
• Participate in regulatory, customer, and third party audits and/or visits
• Assist with non-conformance investigations, customer complaints, retained product/lotions
• Analyze process data.
• Provides accurate and timely feedback to management on all results and quality issues.
• Participation in Continuous Improvement projects and cost savings initiatives.
• Involvement in process control and capability studies.
• Demonstrate commitment to Rockline’s RRITE Values of Renew, Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and
  Excellence.
• Associates have a direct and important role in ensuring that all work is performed in a safe manner. Effectiveness in carrying out this responsibility is part of each associate’s essential accountabilities.
  Contribute to a cooperative working effort by demonstrating a willingness to perform other job-related
  work, as needed or requested.

QA Lab Technician Position Description
This position is designated as a Safety-Sensitive (A safety-sensitive position is one in which the associate’s
inability or impaired ability to perform their job-related tasks could result in a direct threat to the associate’s
safety or the safety of others).

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: (To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able
to perform each of the essential accountabilities satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative
of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.)

• High School Diploma/GED required plus 3 years experience in quality, lab setting or wet wipes
  manufacturing or equivalent combination of experience and education. Associate’s or Bachelor’s
  degree preferred.
• Previous laboratory experience and/or auditing experience in a cosmetic or food-based environment
  desirable.
• Must have excellent computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook. Knowledge in JD
  Edwards/ERP and Microsoft Access desired
• Good problem-solving skills and troubleshooting abilities
• Self-starter. Able to work well alone and in team environment
• Must be available to work a flex schedule. This includes being available to work on all shifts.
• Good communication skills and attention to detail
• Excellent verbal, writing skills, and math skills. Understanding SPC desired
• Understand both English and Metric units of measurement
• Excellent organization skills, able to juggle several projects at once
• Must have proven abilities in understanding Quality Assurance and cleaning and sanitizing processes

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS: (The physical demands described here are
representatives of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this
job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions)

• Must be able to communicate face-to-face and over the phone.
• Occasional sitting and lifting 10-35 pounds, bending, twisting, kneeling, climbing, pushing/pulling and
  reaching.
• Frequent standing and walking, carrying and lifting 0-10 pounds, repetitive hand movement, reading,
  calculating, writing, reasoning/analyzing, and social interaction

WORK ENVIRONMENT: (The work environment characteristics described here are representative of
those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations
may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• Work is conducted indoors, controlled environment.
• Laboratory