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The Quality Control Intern supports OilDri Corporation of America (ODCA) strategic mission vision and the WE CARE values by utilizing quality initiatives associated with ODCAs business goals supporting teammates (e.g. processing packaging product development etc. by applying inspection and test methods to determine product conformance and utilizing quality control (QC) principles to optimize manufacturing operations and ensuring products meet customer requirements.
Responsibilities:
Performs specific analytical tests such as but not limited to particle size distribution acid essay titrations pH and wavelength scans on products and raw materials to measure conformance to specifications.
Understands data and acts as needed i.e. interprets test results inputs data evaluates processes and other electronic media communicating with processing warehouse and packaging teammates to ensure that necessary adjustments are made to keep products/packages conforming to specifications and places nonconforming finished goods on hold.
Communicates across all functions of the corporation providing clear precise communication by telephone email written form or in person. Communicates and works with production leadership to investigate and resolve problems.
Fully understands the plants QMS requirements and can follow and lead other teammates to compliance. This includes items such as ISO FAMIQS HACCP and other related requirements (plant dependent).
Observes all safety rules regulations and precautions.
Audits external processes and/or verifies internal processes for conformance to current SOPs PWIs etc.
Keep areas clean and free of clutter.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Education:
Currently enrolled in a degree program related to industrial engineering mechanical engineering quality engineering chemistry or any qualifying related field.
Skills & Abilities:
Must be able to read comprehend and act on product specifications SOPs (standard operating procedures) PWI (Process Work Instructions) AIQ processes and similar documents.
Strong problem identification and problem resolution skills.
Communicates effectively verbally and in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Must be able to work with others as necessary to better enable customer and ODCA satisfaction on situations impacting or involving quality (e.g. NJIC teammates suppliers customers etc..
Compensation & Benefits:
OilDri is committed to providing equal opportunity for all teammates and qualified candidates without regard to race color creed religion sex age sexual orientation national origin ancestry citizenship marital status mental or physical disability veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws. Accordingly all employment decisions and personnel actions or programs such as hiring promotion discipline compensation benefits transfers reductions in workforce and training etc. will be consistent with the principle of equal employment opportunity.
Required Experience:
Intern
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