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Quality Assurance Director Jobs in Little Rock, AR at Recovery Solutions
Apprentice Lab Technician (Night Shift)
The Shepherd Color Company Quality Assurance (QA) Lab is seeking an Apprentice Lab Technician on night shift. You will learn various test methods which include adding our color pigments to coatings and plastics to perform in-process sample testing. You’ll be working in a fast-paced lab environment with important decisions being made every day, so the ability to complete your assigned tasks quickly and work in a collaborative environment is essential.
The regular schedule for this position will be four 10-hour shifts weekly: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and every other weekend, 10:30pm-9:00am. Mandatory training for the first 8-10 weeks will take place Monday through Friday, 7:30am-4pm.
The Shepherd Color Company is known as a leader in the color industry with a strong history of innovation. Shepherd Color pigments are highly engineered ceramic colorants. They are impervious to sunlight, chemicals, and thermal attack. Our products can be found everywhere, from the non-stick surface of your favorite cookware to adding color and IR reflectivity to roofing and siding to help keep buildings cool.
We are a company of people who brighten the lives of those on whom our work has an impact, specifically, each other, our families, our customers, our suppliers, our shareholders, and our community. In turn, our lives are brightened.
Pay starts $28.05/hour, with a $1.25 shift differential when working evening or night shift.
Job Responsibilities:
Oversee quality results of product
Match in-process samples with standard colors to determine production operations
Operate lab equipment, such as a spectrophotometer, 2-roll mills, and speed mixers, to get results used in decision making
Record test results accurately in our online tracking system
Communicate results and other information with lab team and production in a timely manner
Physical property testing (conductivity, pH, particle size, density, oil absorption, moisture)
Must be able to stand for long periods of time
Must be able to wear a half-mask respirator
Must be willing to work any shift
Education/Experience
Associate degree in Chemistry or other laboratory-based science required
Prior laboratory experience is preferred
Required Skills
Experience in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Basic computer skills
Good math skills
Demonstrated oral and written communication skills
Ability to work well in a team environment
Ability to multi-task
COMPETITIVE BENEFITS:
401(K) plan – no employee match required
Tuition Reimbursement Plan
Health, dental, vision, group term life, and disability insurance
Potential Annual Bonus
12 Paid holidays
Employee Assistance Program
Internal mobility and growth opportunities
EEO Statement
The Shepherd Material Science Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age (40 or over), disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
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Title: Quality Assurance Director
Company: Recovery Solutions
Location: Little Rock, AR
