Quality Inspector-Chemical

Lighthouse Professional Services is committed to the success of the companies, candidates and employees we serve. We invest in excellent working partnerships, powered by people. We are currently seeking a Quality Inspector to work for a client in Wallingford, CT.

As a (an) Quality Inspector your day to day duties will consist of and may not be limited to:  Analyzes finished goods and raw materials for approval or rejection. This position exists so we can maintain a high-quality product for sale. It requires a higher level of skills and the exercise of more individual judgment than a C-level technician.

KEY CAPABILITIS:

KNOWLEDGE:

• Computer literate
• Knowledge of laboratory equipment
• Knowledge of products from QC point of view
• Some familiarity with chemical operations
• Basic math

SKILLS:

• Data entry skills
• Operate and perform normal maintenance on all QC lab equipment
• Capability to interpret sample data
• Communicate effectively
• Demonstrate ability to follow directions
• Ability to apply knowledge of QC analytical methods. To assist in solving quality control and plant quality problems

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for the timely sampling and analysis of raw materials and for timely analysis of finished goods; documenting results of analyses on Laboratory records and computer mainframe.
• Operates all Laboratory equipment.
• Keeps Quality control Supervisor informed of any problems.
• Maintains a clean Lab
• Disposes of old samples in the correct manner.
• Maintains Laboratory in Regulatory Compliance under direction of Laboratory Supervisor.
• Must successfully complete RCRA training according to job function and the regulations. 
• Must successfully complete DOT Awareness training. 
• Participates in emergency response as defined in the program and training capability
• Handles hazardous waste according to procedure.
• Follows emergency response procedures.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Lift and carry 50 lb. boxes and pails
• Reach, with weight of 10 lbs., to a height of 6’
• Climb a 6’ ladder (used for sampling totes)
• Data entry skills
• Knowledge of QC laboratory equipment
• Some knowledge of products from QC point of view
• Communicate effectively
• 20/20 vision, normal hearing, corrected
• Differentiate colors
• Must be able to wear various respirators including face-sealing types (no beards) unless exempted

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma and experience in production or laboratory operations, or other applicable experience or education
• Basic Math and data entry skills
• Some familiarity with chemical operations
• Demonstrated good communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to follow directions
• Demonstrated initiative
• Demonstrated self-motivation
• Demonstrated willingness to work all shifts and occasional overtime as required

QC Laboratory Technician B

• Ability to work within ISO requirements
• Familiarity with QC lab operation and information flow
• Ability to exercise some product QC judgment and to recognize QC problems
• Ability to operate titrators and, under direction, perform simple titration parameter changes

Details:

Location: Wallingford, CT.

Duration: Temp

Pay: $19hr to start but $21hr with 2nd shift differential

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply immediately!

Please include a clean copy of your resume and salary expectations and any references.