Chemical Assistant/Testing

• Adheres to the environmental, safety, and health policies and procedures, and suggests

• Works with some direction from Manager or Lead.
• Tests and inspects liquid coatings and foams at various stages of the production process

• Performs all lab procedures including printing labels, testing, and complete and accurate

• Tests products at specified stages in the production process for a variety of qualities such

• Conducts custom color matching and individual batch tinting to match standards.
• Understands raw material and finished good codes, batch numbers.
• Understands the basic differences in chemistry between the main families of products:

• Identifies and labels nonconforming material to be reworked or as scrap.
• Evaluates raw materials, packaging, customer returns, complaint samples, research

• Supports investigations of customer complaints and production issues.
• Operates, maintains, calibrates, and checks analytical instruments and equipment.
• Repairs instruments and equipment independently.
• Provide training to production and research personnel on basic quality methods and

• Drives continuous improvement in the quality laboratory, encouraging team to identify

• With minimal direction from Manager or Lead, collects and tracks quality and production

• Determines supply needs for the quality laboratory, and purchase supplies.
• Evaluates, selects, and purchases lab equipment, and knows the procedures for small and

• Formulates new custom colors.
• Develops and validates analytical and QC methods, using Gage R&R precision studies and

• Provides audit support.
• Conducts studies to determine shelf life and stability of raw and finished goods.
• Evaluates packaging for various materials.
• Helps determine initial and revised specifications for raw, packaging, and finished goods.
• Maintains deviation database.

• Documents, controls, and disposes of retains.
• Works with Quality Manager to disposition nonconforming material in AX.
• Label nonconforming items in the warehouse with their dispositions.

• Associates Degree in related field.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and physical; must be at least 18 years old.
• At least 5 years' experience working in a quality lab testing environment
• Gage R&R or method validation experience preferred.
• Six Sigma or continuous process improvement experience desired.
• SQC, SPC experience desired.
• Basic knowledge of Chemistry required.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Excellent attention to detail with emphasis on accuracy and quality.
• Computer proficiency with MS Office suite.
• Ability to work in a fast paced, professional environment, with minimal supervision.
• A self-starter with efficient time management abilities, able to multitask.
• Work in a collaborative and team-oriented environment, with a positive attitude and

• Must possess ability to accurately follow instructions.
• Effective written/oral communication skills.
• Strong math skills and be able to read, write and comprehend instructions in English.
• Must have a good eye for color.
• Must be safety oriented at all times.
• Must follow work rules, be adaptable, and be willing to perform a variety of jobs.
• Prior knowledge of chemicals and hazmat handling a plus.

• Must be able to pass respirator fit test and medical evaluation.
• Must be clean shaven to meet work requirements
• Must be able to occasionally lift up to 75 pounds.
• Must be able to work in an office setting with office business equipment
• Ability to work on your feet for long periods of time
• Ability to use hands and arms to lift and reach overhead, carry, grasp, finger, push, and

• Regularly operates a computer, computer accessories, phone and specialized lab

• Occasionally bends, stoops, and kneels
• Ability to hear at normal speaking levels
• Required to have visual acuity to regularly utilize close vision, depth perception, and

• Regularly required to do repetitive motions
• Medium work requiring up to 50lbs of force occasionally and up to 20lbs of force

• Subject to internal environmental conditions and temperature changes
• Ability to distinguish color variations.
• Subject to hazards, including a variety of physical conditions and proximity to moving

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