QC Sensory Technician

JOB TITLE: QC Sensory Technician

DEPARTMENT: Quality Control

REPORTS TO: QC Supervisor

EFFECTIVE DATE: December 2024

SUMMARY: Conducts all necessary laboratory analysis prior to product release

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs required sensory analysis.
• Assists with bench blending which includes project blends, possible inventory bulkings, and inventory reworks.
• Accurately weighs lab amounts for Production work orders.
• Performs office functions that include managing laboratory inventory levels and orders laboratory supplies.
• Manages the QC aspect of the incoming and outgoing samples.
• Oversees general laboratory housekeeping.
• Performs data entry of test results (when needed)
• Operates laboratory equipment (when needed)
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree (BS) from four-year college or university, or one to two years of related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportion, percentages, area, circumference and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Computer Skills include; inventory software and word processing software

COMPETENCIES:

• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.

• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Initiative - Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Occasionally required to stand

• Frequently required to walk.
• Frequently required to sit.
• Frequently required to use hands and fingers.
• Occasionally required climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl.
• Continually required to talk or hear.
• Occasionally required to lift/push light weights (up to 50 pounds)
• Specific vision abilities required for this job include: color vision

• Exposure to fumes
• The noise level in the work environment usually is moderate

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.