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Sofidel S.p.A. · 15 hours ago

Quality Laboratory Assistant

Duluth, MN

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$24/hr - $26/hr

Sofidel America is a leading manufacturer of paper products globally, and they are currently seeking a Quality Laboratory Assistant to support their Quality department. This role involves testing raw materials and finished products, maintaining safety standards, and assisting in training new technicians within a team-based culture.

Manufacturing

Responsibilities

Maintain safe work area and comply with safety procedures and equipment operating rules keeping work area in a clean and orderly condition

Support Sofidel America’s Good Manufacturing Practices and HACCP to promote a safe, sanitary and hygienically sound workplace

Work from approved quality standards, written and verbal orders

Test Raw materials against established specifications

Test Finished product against established specifications

Report results of raw material and finished product testing to relevant personnel

Release or reject raw materials based on specified requirements

Operate the quality testing equipment needed to perform the job

Enter results of all test into SAP and other established data collection software

Assist with training new quality technicians, and employees to recognize Quality issues and how to report them. Assist with training new quality technicians in the proper operation of testing equipment and accepted quality assurance techniques

Process Non-conforming raw materials and finished product and communicate to relevant personnel according to established procedures

Test competitor product according to established procedures and data entry into SAP software

Undertake routine internal calibration activities where required

Train on and use all new Lab equipment and testing methods

Inspect visually all aspects of packaging to ensure Quality standard are maintained

Serve as a representative of the Quality Team, showing others the importance of Quality while setting a professional example for others

Work in and promote a true Team environment where Production, Quality, Sales, Logistics and Customer service work for the common good of the Customer

Operate the quality testing equipment needed to perform the job. Maintain all current specifications of finished products and raw materials within the lab and at each machine

Compare product testing results with customer specifications to determine conformance

Communicate specifications, product information, product changes and Quality issues to all Operators, Office Employees and Helpers on their shift

Perform or assist with any operations, as required to maintain workflow and to meet schedules and quality requirements. Notify supervision of unusual equipment or operating problems and the need for additional material and supplies

Participate in a variety of meetings and work groups to integrate activities, communicate issues, obtain approvals, resolve problems and maintain specified level of knowledge pertaining to new developments, requirements, policies, and regulatory guidelines

Perform other related duties as assigned

Perform the duties of the Quality Manager in their absence, as required

Covering colleague absence/vacation on an overtime basis