Job Description
FUCHS is a Global Group with German roots that has developed, produced, and sold lubricants and related specialties (more than 10,000 products) for more than 85 years. With 62 companies and more than 5,600 employees worldwide, the FUCHS Group is the leading independent supplier of lubricants.
QC Shift Chemist
Location: Hanley, Stoke on Trent
Hours of Work: Working 4- shift system (10am-6pm,6am-2pm,2pm-10pm and 10am-6pm,including weekends)
The role of QC Chemist ensures that the quality of product manufactured for our customers is of the highest quality and encompasses a close working relationship with our Production Department. Usual duties will include:
— Laboratory analysis using a full range of test methods of samples for the production process, including manufactured product, filling, flushing and bulk samples.
— Advising of required formulation adjustments for non-conforming products.
— Advising adjustments required to improve first time pass rates.
— Advising on line flushing requirements and quantities for vessels, filling lines and bulk loading equipment.
— Product rework (sampling, testing and deciding if product is usable to be re-blended.
— Control of bulk raw material intake
— Operation of LIMS system and PCS7 Siemens manufacturing system
— Follow 5s, Kaizen and JIT practices and procedures
— When required assistance for production and R&D Department.
— To develop an overall understanding of all laboratory activities (customer services, R&D and Quality Control) as a key team member.
Qualifications we are looking for:
— Educated to degree/HNC level Chemistry
Experience:
— Previous experience working as Quality Control shift chemist in a manufacturing environment
Candidate Attributes:
— Meticulous attention to detail, team worker, experienced shift worker
These are your benefits:
— Competitive salary
— Holiday Entitlement above Statutory.
— Pension Scheme.
— Employee Assistance Program
— Training opportunities for personal development
— Supportive working environment
— Discounted private medical cover
Please note that unfortunately due to the high volume of applicants we receive, we are unable to respond to all unsuccessful applications.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
Application question(s):
- What is your current salary expectation for a new role?
Shift availability:
- Day shift (preferred)
- Night shift (preferred)
Work Location: In person
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