Quality Control Inspector

Quality Control InspectorThe ASR Group® family of companies make up the world's largest refiner and marketer of cane sugar. The companies produce a full line of grocery, industrial, foodservice and specialty sweetener products. Across North America, ASR Group® companies operate five sugar refineries, located in California, Maryland, Louisiana, Canada and Mexico. In Europe, ASR Group® companies operate sugar refineries in the United Kingdom, Portugal, and, with a joint venture partner, Italy. The companies also farm sugarcane and own sugar mills in Mexico and Belize. The ASR Group® portfolio includes the leading brands Domino®, C&H®, Florida Crystals®, Redpath®, Tate & Lyle®, Lyle's®, Sidul® and Whitworths®. ASR Group® companies also produce and market Tellus®, a single-use, compostable tableware and foodservice product made from plant fibers, including sugarcane.OVERVIEWThe Quality Control Inspector (QCI) conducts quality testing for the Refinery's products, maintains calibrated instrumentation, enters data into SAP for generation of Certificates of Analyses (COAs), conducts environmental sampling and analysis, and participates in other projects as assigned by supervisor. The position is typically weekly rotating 8 or 12-hour shifts for 24 hour coverage, including variable weekend shifts.DETAILED ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIESPerforms routine quality analyses such as sediment, grain size distribution, color, brix, polarity, pH, and environmental analysesMonitors and maintains calibrations for lab equipmentMonitors lab instrument performance makes adjustments and/or alerts supervision to instrument problemsReports to Supervisor the general condition of equipment and recommends replacement when necessaryEntering raw data into multiple databases and maintain chronology of entriesCollects environmental samples at multiple sites throughout the refinery during sugar detector TOC alarm conditions and weekly sampling protocolAnalyzes environmental samples to determine sucrose levelsResponsible for work area cleanlinessResponsible for keeping required records and documentationResponsible for entering data into SAP for the generation of COAsCommunicates results to interested stakeholders and abides by the Lab's high customer service standardsPerforms other duties as may be assignedWORK EXPERIENCESThe ideal candidate should have at least two (2) years of experience working in the Quality department of a related manufacturing or industrial setting Previous Quality inspection experience preferred Previous experience requiring mathematical and scientific skill sets preferredEDUCATION REQUIREMENTSHigh school diploma or GED is requiredESSENTIAL CAPABILITIES (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES)Must have the ability to: Multi-task and report findings in a timely fashion Interpret, and apply company and customer specifications Operate Analytical equipment Enter data accurately Utilize instruments and equipment in a safe and proficient manner Work within precise limits and standards of accuracy Communicate clearly with effective verbal and written skills Demonstrate ability to work in team environment Proficiently use Microsoft Office products Regard safety as a core value Display strong scientific and mathematical aptitude Lift up to 50 lbs. Work rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtimePAY RATE: Hourly Pay Rate: $27.47LOCATION OF ROLE Chalmette, LAWe are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.