Quality Control Lab Technician

Summary

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 of 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. Additional Information 8:00am - 4:30pm Travel: 5% This position is also eligible for bonus based on performance and subject to the terms of the Company’s applicable plans.

Responsibilities

Job duties include contact with other employees, operating heavy machinery, and access to proprietary information, raw materials, finished merchandise, 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 vendors.

• • 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

Qualifications

• Minimum Requirements:

  • • 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

• Preferred Qualifications:

  • • 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 Degree or higher in Chemistry

Additional Information and Instructions

This position is also eligible for bonus based on performance and subject to the terms of the Company’s applicable plans. This position is eligible for health benefits, such as medical, dental and vision coverage, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), disability coverage, security, retirement and saving benefits, and more. Additional benefits include a generous time away from work package, including personal leave, paid parental leave, medical leave, vacation, holidays, among other benefits. 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.

About Sherwin-Williams

Here, we believe there’s not one path to success, we believe in careers that grow with you. Whoever you are or wherever you come from in the world, there’s a place for you at Sherwin-Williams. We provide you with the opportunity to explore your curiosity and drive us forward. Sherwin-Williams values the unique talents and abilities from all backgrounds and characteristics. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply, including individuals with disabilities and Protected Veterans. We’ll give you the space to share your strengths and we want you show us what you can do. You can innovate, grow and discover in a place where you can thrive and Let Your Colors Show!

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