QC Technician

Job Title:  Quality Control Technician
Location:  Riverside, CA
Hours / Schedule:  12:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Overtime maybe available from 9:00 p.m to 11:00 p.m  Monday thru Friday.
Type:  Contract - long term

Overview:
Our client is a leader in the manufacturing and distribution industry, seeking an ENTRY LEVEL candidate to work as a QC (Quality Control) Technician.  Will consider a minimum of a HS Diploma or GED. Are you looking to start your career?  Recent college grads will also be considered!   

Responsibilities:

The Quality Control Technician will assist in the development of Quality Control procedures, specifications, testing, and verification of products.  Products will include adhesives, mortars, textured coatings, and paint-specialty products.  Additional responsibility will be to review and analyze incoming raw materials and other products. He / She will assist the QC supervisor in controlling the quality of the product flow on site, raw materials, packaging, manufactured products, customer returns, etc.

• Formula and batch preparation as it pertains to the verification of quality
• Product testing and preliminary analysis of QC procedures and specifications
• Monitor and record received samples and retains from QC departments
• Keep accurate records in notebook and in electronic form
• Maintain and calibrate plant and laboratory equipment
• Keep a clean laboratory
• Follow lab policies and procedures
• Perform quality control tests
• Work with QC supervisor to carry out product testing
• Maintain test procedures
• Maintain laboratory equipment
• Maintain MSDS and technical data
• Maintain an organized, clean, safe work environment
• Maintain record(s) of test results in an organized authorized manner
• Receive raw materials (administrative reception, control of the receiver, filing)
• Control the conformance to the unloading procedures
• Ensure the supplier/driver follows the procedures during unloading and/or filling up of the silos
• Inform the purchasing manager, QC supervisor and Plant Manager in case of abnormalities with the supply scheduling or abnormalities with the raw materials
• Validate the production campaign after quality control and promptly inform whoever is concerned in case of non-conformance
• Participate in the improvement of quality control measures
• Apply  safety rules
• Knowledge of JDEdwards software for formal closing of work orders, data entry on receiving log (excel and JDE) 

Requirements:

• Minimum requirement is a High School diploma or GED. 
• Some college level courses in chemistry and/or previous laboratory experience are preferred.  
• Ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
• Ability to calculate area and volume and to apply basic concepts of geometry.
• Operate a number of laboratory instruments (viscometer, Spectrophotometer, Hobart Mixer and others), be able to measure liquid and powders accurately and perform mathematical calculations needed in a laboratory environment.  
• Be able to perform multiple tasks efficiently including but not limited to a minimum of intermediate/working knowledge of PC computers and Windows software.  
• Good oral and written communication skills for tasks such as writing memos and report on test results.

Benefits:

System One offers eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options, including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, and participation in a 401(k) plan.

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