Quality Lab Assistant

Quality Lab Assistant

Sofidel America, a leading manufacturer of tissue products committed to sustainability and operational excellence, is seeking a Quality Lab Assistant to join our Quality team. The Quality Lab Assistant will perform duties to test raw materials, finished products, packaging & competitor products to determine conformance to material specifications.


Key Responsibilities:

• Support Sofidel America's Good Manufacturing Practices and HACCP to promote a safe, sanitary and hygienically sound workplace.
• Work from approved quality standards, written and verbal orders.
• Test raw materials against established specifications.
• Test finished product against established specifications.
• Report results of raw materials and finished product testing to relevant personnel.
• Report, release and reject raw materials based on specified requirements approvals.
• Operate the quality testing equipment needed to perform the job.
• Enter test results of all teasing onto SAP and other established data collection software.
• Assist with training new quality technicians, and employees to recognize quality issues and how to report them.
• Assist with training new quality technicians in the proper operation of testing equipment and accepted quality assurance techniques.
• Process non-conforming raw materials and finished products and communicate to relevant personnel according to established procedures.
• Test competitor product according to established procedures and data entry into SAP software.
• Undertake routine internal calibration activities where required.
• Train on and use all new lab equipment and testing methods.
• Inspect visually all aspects of packaging to ensure quality standards are maintained.
• Serve as a representative of the quality team, showing others the importance of quality while setting a professional example for others.
• Work in and promote a true team environment where productions, quality, sales, logistics, and customer service work for the common good of the customer.
• Operate the quality testing equipment needed to perform the job. Maintain all the current specifications of finished products and raw materials within the lab and at each machine.
• Compare product testing results with customer specifications to determine conformance.
• Communicates specifications, product information, product changes, and quality issues to all operations, office employees, and helpers on their shift.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (required)
• Possess basic computer skills
• Experience with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions.
• Physical capability to work in a demanding environment, including lifting up to 50lbs, and managing temperature extremes.
• The ability to wear required PPE, including eye and ear protection, steel-toed shoes.
• Ability to work weekly rotating schedules:
  • Monday - Friday 7:00am-3:00pm and Monday - Friday 1:30pm - 9:30pm

Why Join Sofidel Tissue?

• Competitive compensation with growth opportunities.
• Comprehensive medical benefits package.
• Paid time off (PTO) and vacation time.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.

Equal Opportunity Employer:
Sofidel America is an equal opportunity employer committed to a safe and inclusive workplace.