Job Description:
Spartech, LLC headquartered in Maryland Heights, Missouri is a leading manufacturing organization in the Custom Sheet & Roll Stock and Packaging markets with over a dozen locations throughout the United States. We have a broad customer base with extensive product offerings and technologies. Many of our materials are used in products you might see every day— for example if you start your morning with a single serve yogurt, the container you ate from may be made from one of Spartech’s products or the refrigerator where the yogurt was stored could have Spartech products in its interior features. More unique uses of our products can be seen in military or security applications for example in fighter jet canopies or bullet resistant windows. From routine daily-life to life-saving applications—we make a difference. Our broad scope of products and services keep our environment interesting and challenging with a culture focused on success. If you want to make a difference in a fast-paced environment with a company large enough to offer you room to grow but not so large that you become “just a number”, Spartech might be the ideal company for you. GENERAL SUMMARYThe Quality Operator tests product batches audits and monitors manufacturing processes to ensure compliance with customer specifications and quality standards. Tests incoming raw materials and maintains Certificates of Analysis (COA) from suppliers.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Performs standard tests on assigned product line production batches and on some incoming raw materials as needed, ensuring the meeting of Spartech and the customer’s specifications. Responsible for issuing rejections if material is out of specification. Recommends to production and may develop adjustments to meet specifications. Records test results in SAP and maintains reference files. Completes and maintains all required paperwork, records, documents, etc. Collects, stores product retains and samples. Ensures all gauges and test equipment are verified. Performs calibration and maintains records for lab equipment as needed Audits process to ensure proper paperwork is completed and process is within establish limits Participate in investigations of complaints and corrective actions as needed. Follows and complies with all safety and work rules and regulations. Maintains departmental housekeeping standards. Completes and sends documentation to customers (i.e. COA).Other duties as assigned.
Requirements:- In addition to the Spartech Competencies required for all jobs, the following qualifications are required for this job:
- High School Diploma or GEDProblem Solving Techniques2 to 5 years quality/lab experience in manufacturing environment. Visual inspection and Color matching experience is very desirable.
- Experience with plastics preferred.
PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDSWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; talk and/or hear. Occasionally required to sit. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally handle up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities may be required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Requires the use of safety equipment as dictated by the work area such as safety glasses and shoes, dust mask, hard hat, respirator, face shield, hearing protection, chemical suit, gloves, aprons, etc. Work is inside and the typical noise level fluctuates from moderate to loud. Occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of electrical shock
Benefits:
Competitive pay based on experience. Benefits provided the first day include medical, Rx, dental, vision, generous 401k w/matching program, EAP, short and long-term disability, life ins, etc.120 hours Paid Time Off (pro-rated based on hire date).11 paid holidays. To apply please go to the Careers Section on the Spartech website – www.spartech.com.Spartech, LLC provides equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status, or other legally protected classification in the state in which a person is seeking employment. Spartech will use E-Verify to ensure employment eligibility of newly hired employees where required.
