Quality Tech III, 4th Shift

<strong>At Behr Paint, we strive to have all employees bring their best selves and their unique perspectives every day. We are a tight-knit family of fun, friendly, integrity focused individuals who work together in exciting and challenging ways to build and maintain our award-winning, industry-leading products and services, and to positively impact our customers and the communities in which we live and work.</strong>

Santa Ana, California

Behr Paint Company

<p><strong><em>Founded in 1947, Behr Paint Company is one of the largest manufacturers of paints, primers, decorative finishes, stains, surface preparation and application products for do-it-yourselfers and professionals in the United States, Canada and Mexico. The Santa Ana, Calif.-based company and maker of the BEHR&reg;, KILZ&reg;, WHIZZ&reg; and E&amp;J&reg; brands is dedicated to meeting the project needs of DIYers, professionals, architects and designers with an unwavering commitment to quality, innovation and value.&nbsp;Behr Paint Company is a subsidiary of Masco Corporation.</em></strong></p> https://www.behr.com/consumer/

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Full time

Overview: <ul> <li>Test and analyze every batch of product for conformance to quality standards, make adjustments as required</li> <li>Perform quality checks of bulk liquid raw materials</li> <li>Maintain accurate records and information on product and raw materials test results and analyses</li> <li>Test and analyze every batch of product for conformance to quality standards, make adjustments as required</li> <li>Perform quality checks of bulk liquid raw materials</li> <li>Maintain accurate records and information on product and raw materials test results and analyses</li> </ul> <br /> <p dir="LTR">Entry level positions starting at $28/hr! Team members will receive a $1/hr increase at 6 months of employment and another $1/hr increase at one year of employment. In addition to this great starting rate, all off shifts also receive $3/hr shift differential!</p> <p dir="DEFAULT">&nbsp;</p> <p dir="LTR">Now offering a<strong> $2,000 sign on bonus*</strong> for all new hires in operations!! Apply today to take advantage of this limited bonus!</p> <p dir="DEFAULT">&nbsp;</p> <p dir="DEFAULT">&nbsp;</p> <p dir="LTR"><strong>Along with the sign on bonus, this position also offers:</strong></p> <p dir="DEFAULT">&nbsp;</p> <p dir="LTR">&middot; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; $3/hr shift differential for all 2nd, 3rd, and 4th shift positions</p> <p dir="LTR">&middot; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Participation in the quarterly bonus program</p> <p dir="LTR">&middot; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Holiday bonus program</p> <p dir="DEFAULT">&nbsp;</p> <p dir="LTR"><strong>Not only does Behr have great monetary benefits, some of our other benefits are:</strong></p> <p dir="DEFAULT">&nbsp;</p> <p dir="LTR">&middot; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 15 days of vacation (ETO) earned in the first year of employment</p> <p dir="LTR">&middot; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 10 paid company holidays &amp; 1 paid floating holiday</p> <p dir="LTR">&middot; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans available the 1st of the month after 30 days of employment</p> <p dir="LTR">&middot; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Participation in a 401(k) program, with matching company contribution</p> <p dir="LTR">&middot; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Facility with a strong safety record and COVID-19 protocols in place</p>
Responsibilities: <ul> <li>Conduct standard tests including, but not limited to, Viscosity, Gloss, Solids, Color, Density, pH, Gel tests, and product applications.</li> <li>Record pertinent data on raw materials and finished products, including product codes and test results and review plant audit results in an effort to identify improvement opportunities.</li> <li>Clean and maintain testing equipment, report problems associated with test equipment and processes and alert supervisors regarding low levels of lab supplies.</li> <li>Make routine and accurate corrections to batches that test outside of specifications.</li> <li>Prepare samples for shipment to other Company laboratories.</li> <li>Rate panels according to visual standards for appearance.</li> <li>Model work practices for tests conducted by Quality Technician I personnel.</li> <li>Audit data that has been entered into quality control or other departmental testing databases for accuracy.</li> <li>Locate and organize historical database information for use by other personnel as requested.</li> <li>Monitor critical process quality metrics and trends in product and process quality.</li> <li>Assist in quality investigations of field complaint issues.</li> </ul>
Requirements: <p dir="LTR"><strong>Experience/Education</strong></p> <ul> <li>Educational attainment equivalent to high school graduation&nbsp;</li> <li>Thorough quality control and production testing experience involving paints and coatings Must demonstrate proficiency in all Quality Technician II job requirements as evidenced by past experience&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p dir="DEFAULT">&nbsp;</p> <p dir="LTR"><strong>Knowledge, Skills, Abilities</strong></p> <ul> <li>Ability to recognize patterns that can affect quality&nbsp;</li> <li>Ability to operate a computer terminal to enter, retrieve, review, or update data&nbsp;</li> <li>Thorough knowledge and familiarity with raw materials and their uses in products&nbsp;</li> <li>Thorough knowledge and familiarity with products and test procedures&nbsp;</li> <li>Knowledge of statistical and analytical problem solving capabilities&nbsp;</li> <li>Knowledge of quality auditing techniques&nbsp;</li> <li>Knowledge of how quality testing demands are influenced by other departments&rsquo; processes, including Manufacturing, Research &amp; Development, Purchasing, and Marketing&nbsp;</li> <li>Knowledge and literacy of mathematics&nbsp;</li> <li>Ability to read, interpret, and follow work rules and specifications&nbsp;</li> <li>Ability to consistently set up and operate quality control and testing equipment&nbsp;</li> <li>Ability to use effective judgment in testing operations to prioritize incoming samples to best satisfy testing demands&nbsp;</li> <li>Ability to organize, file, and maintain quality control inspection and testing records&nbsp;</li> <li>Ability to recognize patterns that can affect quality&nbsp;</li> <li>Ability to operate a computer terminal to enter, retrieve, review, or update data&nbsp;</li> </ul>