Quality Control Inspector

ASR Group is the world’s largest refiner and marketer of cane sugar, with an annual production capacity of more than 6 million tons of sugar. The company produces a full line of grocery, industrial, food service and specialty sweetener products. Across North America, ASR Group owns and operates six sugar refineries, located in Louisiana, New York, California, Maryland, Canada and Mexico. In the European Union, the company owns and operates sugar refineries in England, Portugal.  ASR Group also owns and operates mills in Mexico and Belize.  The company’s brand portfolio includes the leading brands Domino®, C&H®, Redpath®, Tate & Lyle®, Lyle’s® and Sidul®.

OVERVIEW

The Quality Control Inspector (QCI) conducts quality testing for the Refinery’s products, maintains calibrated instrumentation, enters data into SAP for generation of Certificates of Analyses (COAs), conducts environmental sampling and analysis, and participates in other projects as assigned by supervisor.  The position is typically weekly rotating 8 or 12-hour shifts for 24 hour coverage, including variable weekend shifts.

DETAILED ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs routine quality analyses such as sediment, grain size distribution, color, brix, polarity, pH, and environmental analyses

• Monitors and maintains calibrations for lab equipment
• Monitors lab instrument performance makes adjustments and/or alerts supervision to instrument problems
• Reports to Supervisor the general condition of equipment and recommends replacement when necessary
• Entering raw data into multiple databases and maintain chronology of entries
• Collects environmental samples at multiple sites throughout the refinery during sugar detector TOC alarm conditions and weekly sampling protocol
• Analyzes environmental samples to determine sucrose levels
• Responsible for work area cleanliness
• Responsible for keeping required records and documentation
• Responsible for entering data into SAP for the generation of COAs
• Communicates results to interested stakeholders and abides by the Lab’s high customer service standards
• Performs other duties as may be assigned

WORK EXPERIENCES

• The  ideal candidate should have at least two (2) years of experience working in the Quality department of a related manufacturing or industrial setting
• Previous Quality inspection experience preferred
• Previous experience requiring mathematical and scientific skill sets preferred

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or GED is required 

ESSENTIAL CAPABILITIES (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES)

 Must have the ability to:

• Multi-task and report findings in a timely fashion
• Interpret, and apply company and customer specifications
• Operate Analytical equipment
• Enter data accurately
• Utilize instruments and equipment in a safe and proficient manner
• Work within precise limits and standards of accuracy
• Communicate clearly with effective verbal and written skills
• Demonstrate ability to work in team environment
• Proficiently use Microsoft Office products
• Regard safety as a core value
• Display strong scientific and mathematical aptitude
• Lift up to 50 lbs.
• Work rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime

PAY RATE:

• Hourly Pay Rate: $24.66

LOCATION OF ROLE

• Chalmette, Louisiana

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law.  All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.