Quality Technician

About the Role

Dr. Elsey’s is seeking a Quality Technician to join their quality team. This role involves conducting quality testing, managing a quality database, and assisting in the development of testing programs for raw materials. The position requires a detail-oriented individual comfortable with both physical testing and data management.

• Type: Full-time/Hourly
• Pay: DOE, starting at $22/hour
• Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with variations and overtime as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Production & Railcar Testing:
• Perform hourly quality tests on each production line.
• Test every incoming railcar.
• Run standard tests following established procedures.
• Identify out-of-spec results and promptly communicate them to production and management.
• Maintain lab equipment, ensuring it is clean, calibrated, and in good working order.
• Quality Data Management:
• Own and maintain the company's quality database.
• Ensure accurate data entry, trend tracking, reporting, and record retention.
• Track trends and prepare summaries and charts for management.
• Assist in improving data systems, documentation, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Raw Material Qualification:
• Assist in establishing quality standards for raw material.
• Test exploration samples against established standards.
• Support side-by-side product comparisons.
• Assist with special testing projects, including product benchmarking.

Work Environment

• Full shifts on feet in a production and lab setting.
• Repetitive, routine testing requiring sustained focus and consistency.
• Industrial environment with dust and noise; PPE required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Computer Skills:
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel (formulas, sorting/filtering, accurate data entry).
• Physical & Personal Attributes:
• Comfortable standing and walking for full shifts.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Reliability and follow-through.
• Clear written and verbal communication.
• Training:
• No laboratory experience required. Training is available for candidates with strong attention to detail, computer skills, and a willingness to learn.

Qualifications (Preferred)

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in chemistry, geology, engineering technology, or a related science.
• Experience in an industrial quality control lab, manufacturing, or production environment.
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, charts, lookups).
• Familiarity with bentonite, industrial minerals, or cat litter products.