Quality Control Specialist

• Inspect and test raw materials and finished products according to procedures established.
• Maintaining and calibrating of lab instruments.
• Cleaning and organizing lab glassware.
• Record and maintain records of quality testing of raw materials and finished product.
• Maintain sample retains.
• Participates in efforts to control costs.
• Follows safety procedures and company policies.
• Assisting or conducting internal audits as necessary.
• Assisting with/writing of standard operating procedures (SOP) and forms related to QC, QA and Manufacturing Operations (Preserve Turlock facility).
• Ensure compliance with regulatory agencies.
• Act as Safety Committee chair and conduct monthly safety meetings.
• Assist the Production Manager/Plant Manager as needed during regulatory inspections, following corporate guidelines.
• Complete documents/reports for local, state and federal agencies as related to Preserve Inc., Turlock facility.  Submit documents/reports after approval by the Plant Manager.  Includes discharge testing before release into sewer system, CA storm water reports, Federal EPA reports, hazardous material plans, DEA reports and cycle count for DEA.
• Print labels and provide to production team as necessary.  Ensure total control of labels including purchasing labels from outside source.
• Other tasks as assigned by the Production Manager/Plant Manager

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To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

 EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:  1-3 years of QC experience in the chemical industry, preferably working in a chemical compounding company with a B.S. degree in either Chemistry, Biology, and or other related scientific degrees. 

 LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures and data.  Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.  Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from management, and co-workers. 

 MATHEMATICAL AND COMPUTER SKILLS:  Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference.  Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.  Ability to work with computer programs such as Word Perfect, Excel, Word, Windows, and other software. 

 REASONING ABILITY:  Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.  Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. 

 The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.