Job Description:

Quality Control Technician

Huntsman Corporation is a publicly traded global manufacturer and marketer of differentiated and specialty chemicals with 2022 revenues of approximately $8 billion from our continuing operations. Our chemical products number in the thousands and are sold worldwide to manufacturers serving a broad and diverse range of consumer and industrial end markets. We operate more than 60 manufacturing, R&D and operations facilities in approximately 30 countries and employ approximately 7,000 associates within our continuing operations. For more information about Huntsman, please visit the company's website at .

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Huntsman is seeking a Quality Control Technician supporting the Polyurethanes Division located in Ringwood, IL. This position will report to the Quality Assurance Manager.

Job Scope

Under the general supervision of the Quality Assurance Manager and Quality Control Supervisor, the QC Technician controls the release of all raw materials used in making TPU and tests all intermediate and finished product on the site. While on shift, the job holder assists production with on-line quality control. The position works predominantly independent and must have the strength to stop production. The QC Technician should be able to act independently to help solve equipment and procedure problems.

The position ensures quality control testing and recordkeeping in a safe, accurate and orderly manner.

The QC Technician assists the Quality Assurance Manager in managing the Ringwood Quality System and investigation of complaints to overall effectiveness and customer satisfaction.

The job holder will ensure that all activities in his departments are being carried out according to the relevant EHS rules and that documentation is being kept according to the legal and ISO 9001:2015 requirements.

As the Quality Control Technician, your main responsibilities will be:

• Safety focus
• Ensure Huntsman customers receive quality products and services they expect
• Perform routine laboratory analysis in accordance with current Huntsman test methods: melt volume ratio, melt index, extrusion quality, hydroxyl determination, moisture, hardness, tensile, abrasion, TMA
• Perform non-standard laboratory analysis as required: Test method development, test method validation, customer requests, retests
• Check and report analysis results as required
• Retesting of retains for complaints, returned products or re-certification samples
• Perform basic preventative maintenance, repair, and calibration of laboratory equipment
• Undertake effective, accurate, and efficient processing of laboratory workload
• Maintain accurate and systematic records in accordance with documented procedures
• Ensure adequate stocks of reagents and consumables
• Perform laboratory housekeeping duties
• Participate in internal and external quality audits

Required Qualifications:

You must possess the below minimum qualifications to be initially considered for this position. Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates.

The candidate must have an unrestricted right to work for Huntsman in the United States.

Required Qualifications:

*Minimum 3 years of experience in TPU manufacturing, laboratory, or quality control in chemical manufacturing.

Preferred Qualifications:

*Associates Degree or higher in Chemistry, Science, Process Technology.

Skills:

*Proficient computer skills including: Outlook, Word, Excel, Powerpoint.

*SAP experience preferred

*Excellent communication skills; both oral and written

*Literate and experienced with ISO 9001:2015

Physical Demands:

*Willing / able to work 12-hour day shift schedule and additional overtime as needed

*Able to bend, stoop, lift 30 lbs, climb stairs and ladders, balance, and stand for long periods of time

Performance Goals:

*Ability to work in a high paced collaborative team environment, meet deadlines, and prioritize work

*Possession of and willingness to spread 'customer-focus' vision

*Facilitator of change

*Strong decision making capabilities

*Unwavering integrity

Huntsman offers unsurpassed opportunities to build a successful future. Our diverse portfolio creates a range of career fields including manufacturing, research and development, technical services, sales and marketing, customer service - and the list goes on.

Here, you can make an impact and make a difference. Come join us.

Huntsman is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all qualified applicants for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identification, sexual orientation and/or expression or any other characteristic protected by law in every location in which we have facilities national or local.

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