Quality Assurance Technician

WHO WE ARE

This position is with Helena Industries (HI). HI is a wholly owned subsidiary of Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC and provides production and distribution solutions to customers across a wide variety of industries. HI is one of the largest chemical toll manufacturers in the U.S. and our clients include many household name brands and large retailers.

ABOUT THE JOB

The Quality Assurance (QA) Technician utilizes lab equipment to test finished products and product components and ensures all details are within specified parameters.

WHAT YOUR DAY WILL LOOK LIKE

• Performs process checks throughout the production, packaging and warehousing functions of the company, including pre-operational checks, in-process checks and final product checks.
• Sets up and calibrates HPLC / GC testing equipment.
• Receives, documents and inputs batch testing results for all customer products into to all applicable systems.
• Identifies and reports quality results and trends to Lab Supervisor / Lab Manager / Quality Improvement Specialist.
• Performs physical property tests using instrumentation.
• Provides independent oversight of lab processes.
• Verifies compliance to company standards and policies and effectively communicates when there are deviations from standards or processes.
• Works independently in the lab setting, issues batch sheets and adjusts batches based off analytical data.
• Maintains accurate and organized records of QA activities and maintains organized inventory of retained products.
• Maintains ongoing company compliance with all applicable regulations and customer requirements.
• May perform duties of Quality Line Inspector.
• Maintains a clean work environment both inside and outside the facility by using good housekeeping habits.
• Routinely participates in problem solving activities utilizing scientific thinking and other continuous improvement techniques.
• Provides excellent customer service to all internal and external customers.
• Other work-related duties as assigned by leader.
• Regular and reliable attendance is required.
• Follows all company policies and procedures.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

Successful completion of a drug test and background check is required for all positions at Helena.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL ASPECTS OF THE JOB

At Helena, safety is our highest priority. We seek out extensive safety measures and put them in place to minimize exposure to anything that could be potentially harmful to our employees.

The work environment for this position is in a typical plant / warehouse / lab environment where the noise level is usually moderate to loud. In this position, you will regularly work near moving equipment / mechanical parts and could be exposed to fumes, airborne particles, chemical and biological hazards, vibrations and a risk of electrical shock.

This position requires you to use your hands for many different tasks and to talk, hear, walk, sit, stand, (8 hours a day or more), lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling (up to and including 50lbs or more), reaching overhead (up to and including 25lbs), climbing, gripping, grasping and twisting using hands and wrists, bending and stooping for long periods of time, working below knee levels for short periods of time and working above shoulder level for short periods.

BENEFITS AT HELENA

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Helena supports individuals with disabilities, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Helena is an equal opportunity employer.