Quality Technician

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We are looking for a Quality Technician to join our ScottsMiracle-Gro team in Waverly, VA! The Quality Assurance Technician is responsible for completing shift assignments to support the Quality department in a safety and effective manner.

About Scottsmiraclegro

• Here at Scotts Miracle-Gro there is no such thing as a typical day.
• Our culture is constantly energized by new and exciting growth opportunities and at a rapid pace.
• Below are details on an open job.

Responsibilities

• Assignments include performing chemical and physical testing per approved methods; data entry and result reporting; completing line audits, material inspections, and completing other tasks as assigned by the Lead technician or department supervisor or manager.
• Execution of chemical and physical analysis per approved methods and protocols.
• Interpreting results and advising plant operations on results and trends in the data.
• Completion of assigned tasks and responsibilities that include any combination of the following: record keeping, LIMS data, SAP entry, product release, instrument maintenance and repair, supply management, safety and operation training, sample collection, audits, and inspections.
• Support External analysis, R&D. Perform housekeeping and safety and environmental tasks.

Requirements

• High school graduate with three years of experience in a lab setting or with two years advanced training degree.
• One to three years of analytical chemistry and instrumentation experience Previous experience with quality programs desirable.G.C, HPLC,ICP,AA, Leco, Spectrophotometer,Wet Chemistry Experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of quality concepts and methods (GLP, ISO,GMP, Lean, Six Sigma) Knowledge of general analytical testing methods, techniques and instrumentation
• Knowledge of laboratory safety regulations
• Knowledge of fertilizer chemistry
• Ability to make good decisions
• Good interpersonal skills with a customer service attitude.
• Ability to use SAP software
• Ability to provide preventative maintenance and repair to instrumentation
• Ability to lift 50 pounds

Pay

• The hourly rate pay for this position at Scotts will generally fall between $29.00 - 37.70 per hour and is paid weekly.
• Scotts will consider various factors in determining the actual pay including your skills, qualifications, experience, and geographical location.

Benefits

• What we do for you (just to name a few cool ones): Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, holidays, vacation and sick time benefits available within a month of your start date
• Healthcare navigation, advocacy and support 401(k) company match up to 7.5% with immediate participation and vesting
• Ability to purchase company stock at a 15% discounted price from market value $600 annual wellness reimbursement program
• Up to $30,000 to help cover the cost of fertility treatments, adoption or surrogacy
• Up to 18 weeks of time away to support your growing family
• To view all of our great benefits, click here ! * Eligibility for the above benefits may vary based on full-time/part-time status or additional factors.
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Scotts is an EEO Employer, dedicated to a culturally diverse, drug free workplace. EEO/AA Employer/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity Notification to Agencies: Please note that the Scotts Miracle-Gro company does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Master Service Agreement, and specific approval to submit resumes to an approved requisition, the Scotts Miracle-Gro company will not consider or approve payment regarding recruiter fees or referral compensations.