Quality Batching & Product Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Woodstream has a rich history of over 150 years and we are an essential, life sustaining business. We provide pest & animal control products that destroy disease carrying insects & rodents.

We provide a safe work environment including screening, social distancing and sanitation processes.

Current Opportunities for :

Quality Batching & Product Technician

Lititz Manufacturing : 69 N. Locust Street, Lititz, PA 17543

Benefits of Working for Woodstream :

• Competitive benefits package including :
• Access to a free health clinic operated by Penn Medicine
• Bonus Program
• 401k with Company Match
• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance day one of hire
• Parental Leave
• Adoption Assistance
• Paid Basic Life & Disability Insurance
• Accident, Critical Illness, & Hospital Insurance Options
• ID Theft & Legal Assistance Plan Options
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Stable, growing working environment with a history of 150 years of doing business
• Opportunity to advance within the company

SCOPE & BASIC FUNCTION :

This position will assist in raw material, work-in-process batch preparation, finished product batching, and finished product sample collection and testing.

Duties will include ingredient weigh-up and dispensing, data collection, logging, and statistical analysis; database maintenance;

preparing reports to clearly communicate results and trends. The data generated by this position, and technician’s product familiarity allows continuous improvement of our products, processes, and prevent shipment of nonconforming products to end customers.

Other relevant duties include calibration checks; assisting with work instructions and procedures; assist in the design, execution, data gathering & analysis of product trials and experiments, Maintain 5S in the QC lab.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Regular attendance and punctuality required
• Develop & follow detailed protocols for a variety of product and device testing procedures - mechanical, electrical, durability tests / methodologies
• Develop, manage, and maintain data and product retention strategies for Lititz, building to Woodstream as a whole.
• Assist in maintaining the QC laboratory including updating lab protocols / SOPs; adherence to good laboratory practices;

and product quality control

• Assisting in the testing evaluation of new and existing products
• Creativity, having a broad understanding of manufacturing processes (batching, filling, quality assurance), and a results-oriented mindset are required skills
• Drive for excellence and a commitment to meet deadlines is also key to success in this position
• Ensure products meet important functional and performance attributes, and have thresholds which are realistic and incorporate manufacturing limitations and capabilities are paramount to the position
• Preparing prototypes, test fixtures
• Ensure timely and appropriate QC and Lititz production support
• Attend / present at various internal meetings to discuss test results and data
• Working knowledge in use lab equipment
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Works with some hazardous materials, requiring specialized PPE including respiratory protection.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE / OTHER SKILLS :

• Associates degree with minimum 2 years of experience in a laboratory setting preferred
• Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures for product & processing testing.
• Computer literacy required i.e. : MS suite of products
• Statistical software knowledge - Minitab is a plus
• Strong written & verbal communication skills
• Positive attitude; ability to work positively with others.
• Creative, has a broad understanding of manufacturing processes (batching, filling, quality assurance), and a results-oriented mindset
• A drive for excellence and a commitment to meet deadlines
• Ensure products meet functional and performance attributes, and have thresholds which are realistic and incorporate manufacturing limitations and capabilities
• Can be relied upon to work independently
• Capable of leading multi-functional teams to accomplish goals & objectives

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (adjust as necessary for this position) :

This position is Safety Sensitive. This position works with hazardous materials and requires a respiratory medical evaluation and fit testing for respiratory protection.

TASK % of Time Spent for Each Task Listed : 0-24%25-49%50-74%75-100%Seeing :

XHearing :

X Standing / Walking / Mobility :

XClimbing / Stooping / Kneeling : X Lifting / Pulling / Pushing : XFingering / Grasping / Feeling :

XTravel Requirements : X

PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS (adjust as necessary for this position) :

Heavy Work : Exerting / Lifting up to 40 pounds (of force) occasionally, and / or up to 35 pounds (of force) frequently to move objects.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES :

Please complete an on-line application at www.woodstream.com / careers

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