Easter Seals Jobs

Primary Functions:

The successful candidate will possess solid knowledge of the roofing shingle manufacturing process and will act as a liaison between quality and manufacturing. Conducts routine and assigned testing for glass mat, granules, asphalts, and other raw materials, finished product, in-process conditions, and maintains the laboratory, its supplies and equipment. This position is also responsible for data collection, inspection, interpreting data, and responsible for acting in a timely manner. Candidate must display an understanding or demonstrated ability to learn quality systems as this individual will work closely with the management team to improve and sustain the facilities ISO 9001 management system and registration.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct raw material, process & finished product testing and process audits, and physical inspection of glass mat, granules, asphalt, and other raw materials, reporting thoroughly, concisely, and timely

• Conduct inspection of finished goods

• Complete daily inspection sheets

• Provide laboratory technical support to operations as directed

• Effectively communicate with operators and

• Monitor defective product during production & assist in the root cause to the process upset

• Must be able to work closely with plant production personnel to resolve quality issues

• Ensures compliance with corporate standards and legislation

• Must be able to generate charts, reports, and PowerPoint presentations, and assesses compliance with standards

• Participate on improvement teams and actively participate in driving business results as a member of the quality team

• Must be able to learn and perform testing on coating, saturant, laminate, 67-22, HPS, and finished product tears

• Backup Principal Lab Technician: will be required to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned

Experience:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required,

• 2 (or more) years of experience in a laboratory or manufacturing environment

• Ability to perform all operations within acceptable quality and time standards

• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment

• Must be able to read/write and possess strong mathematical skills

• Strong knowledge of MS Office, and a willingness to obtain additional computer training, as needed

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of shingle manufacturing process

• Knowledge of corporate product specifications and how they relate to the finished product, and customer

• Demonstrate comfort working in high-speed production environment

• Demonstrate the ability to work well with all levels of employees; Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment

• Demonstrate the ability to use measurement tools (Tape Measure, Caliper, )

• Knowledge of calibrations

• Knowledge of Statistical Process Control (SPC)

• Demonstrate attention to detail, accuracy, and recordkeeping

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of changing situations

• Strong knowledge of MS Office

• Must have the ability to read, write, and perform mathematical computations at a level required for successful job performance

• Hand-eye coordination with attention to detail

• Must be able to see and decipher color

• Ability to obtain certification for motorized vehicle such as forklift, cart, etc.

• Willing and able to work extended hours and rotating shifts to accommodate quality testing

• Pass the Quality Lab Technician Assessment, Selection Criteria, and Interview

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to stand, climb, or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit and talk and hear. Other physical requirements include:

• Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 40 lbs without

• Ability to work from various squatting, kneeling, or bending

• Ability to work with arms above

• Ability to perform all operations within acceptable quality and time

• Ability to operate and understand the operation of all protective safety equipment in the

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, and depth

• Hand-eye

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may work near moving mechanical parts. The employee may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals.

The noise level in the work environment will vary depending on the location.

Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.