Quality Control Chemist Job at Unilever (Hammond)

Job Description

Our Unilever Hammond, IN facility is the home of the Dove Beauty bar, one of Unilever's biggest brands and the largest soap factory within the US. Our Hammond facility is where we have been working to make beauty a source of confidence by manufacturing the different variations of the Dove beauty bar. By joining our Hammond team, you will join a globally recognized site, that is also famous for being able to produce a billion bars in one year. The Quality Control Chemist performs analytical tests using both instrumentation and wet benchtop methods on raw material, in process, and finished good samples, ensuring compliance to specifications and standards. All activities must be performed in strict compliance with Unilever standards and safety guidelines.

Job Responsibility

Audits finished good production on the packaging floor
Maintains equipment and chemical inventory with routine calibrations and standardizations
Issues holds and dispositions material that is found to be out of specification
Performs data entry for all test results every shift
Upholds an emphasis on safety, especially when handling potentially dangerous chemicals
Follow, maintain, and improve upon SOPs used in the lab
Work independently on all laboratory tests and work in a team when dealing with pack floor and process related production issues FTIR, Near IR, UV Vis, and/or GC experience
Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices that include but not limited to
No Smoking at the facility, No Jewelry while working, Electronic Device Usage, PPE, and Proper Hygiene
All other duties as assigned

Requirements

4 year degree in Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, or related field
2 semesters of college level General Chemistry with corresponding lab work and 2 semesters of college level Organic Chemistry with corresponding lab work
Background knowledge of Quality Management Systems (e.g. ISO, FSSC), preferred
SAP knowledge, preferred
Strong attention to detail
Must be able to work rotating shifts and be available to work weekends and holidays in environment with regular exposure to moving mechanical parts and airborne particles
Employment is subject to verification of pre-employment drug-screening results and background investigation
Experience with Continuous Improvement methodologies (e.g. Six Sigma, TPM, WCM, Lean Manufacturing), preferred

Nice to have

Background knowledge of Quality Management Systems (e.g. ISO, FSSC)
SAP knowledge
Experience with Continuous Improvement methodologies (e.g. Six Sigma, TPM, WCM, Lean Manufacturing)

What we offer

Full benefits package (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, SHARE purchases, Tuition/Fitness reimbursement, Paid leaves, Hourly Bonus payouts)
Onsite Company store for discounted product purchases
Uniforms and PPE provided by the company
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