What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chemical Analyst - Aerofil position at KDC One Knowlton?

KDC is a network of best-in-class custom formulators and manufacturers of color cosmetics, skincare, haircare, bath & body, fragrance, deodorant, home, health, industrial, and auto care products. KDC delivers high-touch innovation, operational excellence, and speed to market to well-known and emerging beauty, personal, and specialty companies from coast to coast. KDC has its head office in Longueuil, Qubec. In addition, KDC has 10 operating facilities located throughout North America. Altogether, the company employs nearly 4,800 talented and dedicated employees in North America.

Position Summary :

Ensure the quality of raw materials, formulations and finished product.

Essential Functions :

Chemical analysis of batches blended on all shifts in all departments
Chemical analysis of line and tank flushes on all shifts in all departments
Calculation of required adds to rework batches
Troubleshooting of analytical equipment
Routine and project specific data entry
Analysis of raw materials
Provide assistance to formulation to troubleshoot problems with formulated batches
Perform the required monthly Magruder testing
Assist with the evaluation of holds and in process testing as necessary
Understand and follow Good Laboratory Practices
Finished product testing as required by customers
Document ALL laboratory results in specific laboratory notebooks
Report all non approved results to laboratory supervisor
Good attendance (less than 2 absences) and good safety record
Other duties as assigned by supervisor

Physical Demands :

Must be able to stand, walk, and sit for extended periods of time

The worker constantly operates a computer and other office machinery such as calculator, copy machine, and computer printer

Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers, accurately, loudly or quickly

Visual / hearing ability sufficient to quickly analyze and comprehend written and verbal communication on all business documents

Hearing : Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction such as the ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discriminations in sound

Repetitive motion such as substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands and / or fingers

The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity with or without assistance such as : determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned and make general observations of structures

The worker is subject to inside environmental conditions : Protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes

Workplace Requirements :

Actively practice safety in all aspects of the job

Know and practice proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Know and follow Standard Work

Know and recognize quality products and practices, and take action when defects are identified

Maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that promotes respect and teamwork between coworkers, customers, vendors, supervisor and management

Education :

High School Diploma or equivalent

Must have college chemistry and / or quality laboratory experience

Must be able to pass the Combined Basic Skills test with a minimum score of 70%

Experience :

Must have a positive team building attitude with references to verify

Additional Qualifications :

Ability to perform visual observations of samples and testing results

Able to read shop orders or be able to train on shop order reading

Must be able to work flexible hours

Should be familiar with the layout of the plant

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, good dexterity and organizational skills

Computer literate or able to train on programs needed to perform job

Understand and apply LEAN manufacturing tools to continuously improve any and all processes of the job

KDC-ONE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, gender, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. I understand that employment with KDC-ONE Company is at-will, meaning that I or KDC-ONE Company may terminate my employment at any time, or for any reason consistent with applicable state or federal law. I understand that KDC-One requires the successful completion of a drug and / or alcohol test as a condition of employment.

Other details

Pay Type Hourly

Employment Indicator Indirect

Travel Required No

Required Education Some College

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