Quality Control Technician

Job Summary

The Quality Control Technician is responsible for maintaining quality control of products.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

• Completes profiles on Tallow and Grease production, purchases and shipments.
• Monitors tank gauges and testing of tanks.
• Responsible for moving finished product from inside working tanks to outdoor tank storage area.
• Responsible for shipping finished goods by loading internal and external trucks, railcars and barges/vessels.
• Responsible for housekeeping in the tank storage area.
• Performs quality analyses on finished products.
• Samples Finished Goods (MBM, RAF and UCO) to be sent to Darling's central lab for testing.
• Reports test result information to management and plant employees to assist in making processing adjustments in order to achieve "IN SPEC" finished products.
• Informs Quality Manager & General Manager if any sample is out of SPEC.
• Maintains lab, materials, and work area in clean condition.
• Knowledgeable of plant products and specifications.
• Maintains safety as top priority in accordance with all company safety rules and regulations.
• All other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High School diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 1 year of work experience in an industrial/plant environment.
  • Prior laboratory experience preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Work well with others in a team, management, and regulatory environment.
• Highly organized; superior time management skills.
• Exceptional communication skills both written and oral.
• Safety conscience; detail oriented; able to multi-task.
• Good computer and math skills.
• Basic chemistry knowledge helpful.

Physical Demands

• Frequently required to walk, stand, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crawl, and crouch.
• Frequently lifts up to 20 lbs.
• Occasionally push, pull, move, or lift 50 lbs.
• Regularly required reach with hands and arms.

Work Environment

Job functions will be carried out in an office, lab, or plant environment.