What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Control Lab Technician position at The Sherwin-Williams Company?
This position is responsible for maintaining quality control processes, testing products, and recording and analyzing results gathered to ensure Sherwin products meet quality specifications. This position is responsible for testing production batches according to specific written testing methods and identifying issues with both in-spec and out-of-spec data. The technician will interpret results and historical data to ensure the product meets or exceeds the customer requirements for quality, as well as provide instructions to production personnel regarding adjustments to batches as needed.
This position is also eligible for bonus based on performance and subject to the terms of the Company's applicable plans.
Job duties include contact with other employees and access confidential and proprietary information and/or other items of value, and such access may be supervised or unsupervised. The Company therefore has determined that a review of criminal history is necessary to protect the business and its operations and reputation and is necessary to protect the safety of the Company's staff, employees, and business relationships.
- Ensure all tests are completed and results meet all specifications before going to the next production process
- Enter all batch data into the electronic batch records system
- Generate appropriate paperwork as needed per customer specifications
- Gather and send customer samples as required
- Utilize appropriate computer systems to ensure effective testing of products
- Determine disposition of non-compliant finished goods
- Place non-conforming material on hold as needed
- Support the ISO Management Systems and Safety Systems
- Maintain inventory of lab supplies
- Identify and communicate product issues to other departments as needed
- Create, maintain, and update standard operating procedures for Quality Department to meet ISO requirements
- Assist in training of other lab technicians as needed
- Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age
- Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without needing sponsorship for employment work visa status now or in the future
- Have at least one (1) year of experience working in a quality control laboratory
- Have at least one (1) year of experience working in a manufacturing or distribution facility
- Have an associate's degree or higher in Chemistry
Sherwin-Williams is proud to be an Affirmative Action, Equal Employment Opportunity, Inclusion and Diversity Supportive Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, creed, marital status or any other consideration prohibited by law or by contract.
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