Raw Materials Specialist

Raw Materials Specialist

At Seaman Corporation, every associate is instrumental to our success. Become a part of our growing team!

At Seaman Corporation, we are dedicated to creating and supplying quality, high-performance fabrics that protect our planet, our people, and our customers. From humble beginnings in 1949 to a multi-million-dollar organization, this family-owned business has grown to be a leading manufacturer in highly durable coated fabrics, supplying products to customers around the globe.

Every Seaman Corporation associate plays a valuable role in our company's continuous growth. We believe by investing in the right people and resources, we can drive sustainable growth across the entire business.

Seaman Corporation products are composed of proprietary knitted or woven base fabrics and coating formulas to produce high performance roofing systems, geomembrane liners, truck tarps, architectural structures, and much more. We work exclusively with authorized fabricators, designers, consultants, engineers, and installers for quality solutions start to finish.

Seaman Corporation is seeking a Raw Materials Specialist to join our Quality team! This position will report to the Quality Supervisor in Wooster, OH.

Hours: Monday through Friday, 7:00am to 4:00pm

Position Summary

The Raw Materials Specialist will conduct raw material testing in support of quality and operational requirements. The Raw Materials Specialist will prepare, submit, review, and file required quality documentation in support of internal customers. The successful candidate will be a detail-oriented individual capable of generating and interpreting data. They will work effectively in a team environment and be skilled at multitasking and problem-solving to deliver results in an efficient manner.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Promote safety and safety awareness by following posted safety and security procedures; log at least 1 safety program participation point a month to ensure awareness and engagement with the safety program; must respond quickly to emergencies in order to prevent injury and damage to personnel and equipment; ensure standard operating procedures are followed, monitored; ensure adherence to company policy and regulations.
• Comply with complex testing methodologies and deliver consistent and reliable test results.
• Provide lab support to manufacturing engineers as part of addressing processing and manufacturing issues related to raw materials.
• Review and store Certificates of Analysis and Safety Data Sheets from raw material vendors.
• Conduct raw material testing, as assigned, and coordinate lot shipment approval.
• Organize and maintain databases of results. Monitor long-term trends and make management aware of any variances.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized laboratory environment.
• Participate in and promote Corporate Lean Sigma Initiative by actively participating in Kaizen Events; ensure 5S is completed according to schedule; maintain a clean, organized work area.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Minimum one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Basic computer skills.
• Successfully worked in a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Able to learn and function using modern business tools such as: Microsoft Suite, SharePoint, Oracle, Salesforce.
• Laboratory testing experience.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.

Competencies

Do What's Right

• Safety: Safety is our priority and everyone's responsibility. If you see something unsafe, you are called to say something.
• Customer Focus: We are in business for the customer. Our (internal and external) customers deserve our focus and we can create solutions that solve their needs.
• Integrity: Our words and actions reflect our values and we hold respect for all individuals.

Work Together

• Collaboration: We must share openly with one another, listen actively, and seek to understand the needs of our colleagues. We will respect diversity and work to find common ground.
• Teamwork: We will trust the person and attack the process.

Create Solutions

• Entrepreneurism: Act with a spirit of entrepreneurism, challenge the status quo, and find innovative solutions to our obstacles.
• Continuous Improvement: Everyone is an advocate for continuous improvement. Be willing to learn something new and accept that failure is a part of the process.
• Results: At the end of the day, results are what drive us forward. Hold yourself accountable to remove roadblocks and focus on the outcome over the activity.

Supervisory Responsibilities: No

Travel Requirements: <5%

Seaman Corporation is an EEO Employer.

Seaman Corporation provides equal opportunity for employment and promotion to all qualified employees and applicants based on experience, training, education, and ability to do the available work without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex/gender, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, ancestry, or any other status protected by law.

Seaman Corporation is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

If you require reasonable accommodation, as a candidate for employment, please inform Human Resources.