QC Technician - Polyurethanes & Thermoplastics

Job Description

Job Description

TRCC is headquartered in the heart of Northwest Georgia. TRCC has grown from its roots as a latex supplier to the tufted carpet industry into a global leader in advanced chemical solutions, with a footprint that spans every continent.

We are currently hiring for a Quality Control Lab Technician in our Polyurethane QC lab to perform lab tests on chemical formulas, raw materials, and finished foam or coating batches to ensure they meet strict safety and performance standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Candidate must pass a fitness for duty test, drug screen and submit to a TB test on a post offer employment physical.
• Perform chemical tests that are simply chemistry in nature that include acid-base titrations (both manual and automated versions), solid and moisture determinations, color comparison testing, pH determination, conductivity, water in sample content measures, density and viscosity measures.
• Perform other special chemical and physical tests common to water treatment products and lubricant additives manufacturing.
• Perform instrumental testing such as FTIR, XRF, GC & HPLC chromatography and gel-permeation chromatography (GPC).
• Electronically log in and label samples.
• Communication with production staff and notify of test results.
• Read temperature charts and graphs.
• Build and maintain a basic understanding of TRCC products and chemistries.
• Execute laboratory tests with accuracy and precision.
• Use instruments and other lab test equipment to determine sample/test results.
• Use all PPE (personal protective equipment) while in laboratories, abide by all safety rules and procedures, and work safely at all times.
• Read, understand and apply handling cautions as stated in the lab's material Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
• Work with production personnel to test samples, producing accurate results and reporting in a timely manner.
• Perform test methods precisely as written and demonstrate great accuracy and precision.
• Stock sample preparation areas as well as test station cabinets, drawers, and shelves with labware and needed supplies or testing.
• After testing samples, clean test station and lab equipment where needed, restoring everything to its initial state of cleanliness and readiness.
• Report any equipment, sample, and/or test issues or difficulties to chemist when running tests.
• Monitor supply of lab expendables used for lab test work and notify lab chemist (or chemist's designee) when items are in short supply.
• Perform record keeping on batch tickets, final reports, QF forms, and do other clerical functions as required.
• Prepare CoAs daily.
• Organize, manage and disposition the QC lab sample retain areas in the QC labs.
• Follow safety protocols and wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times.
• Job is performed on site. No remote work offered for this position.
• Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Experience with SAP preferred.
• Must be able to be exposed to and smell chemicals used in the testing environment.
• Must be able to stand and work at a lab bench for long periods of time.
• Strong experience and knowledge in dealing with chemicals and their hazards.
• Possess good reading and comprehension skills.

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma, required.
• Associates Degree in a related field, preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting could be required while using a computer or standing while working at the lab bench.
• Ability to work outside or in a plant environment in uncontrolled temperatures from time to time gathering samples.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times
• Must be able to pass a respirator certification and wear a respirator as necessary.

Work Schedule

• Monday - Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.
• Overtime is mandatory from time to time based on business need.
• Work environment is on site. Remote work not offered for this position.

Pay Range

• $22.00 to $24.00 per hour, based on experience and education level

Benefits (effective after 30 days except as noted below)

• Medical (3 plans offered)
• Dental (2 plans offered)
• Vision
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Basic Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• 401(k) (can begin contribution upon hire)
• 401(k) matching (upon hire)
• Paid time available

The completion of a TRCC application will be required to be considered for the position. Any incomplete applications will not be considered. Submitting a resume in lieu of an application is not acceptable; however, TRCC will request a resume if needed.

The company is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails from search firms. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at TRCC via email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of TRCC. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by TRCC as a result of the referral or through other means.