Chemical Receiving Lab Tech at PACA in Chaska, Minnesota

Job Description:

Apex International is a dynamic, high-quality manufacturer of personal and home care products with an extensive range of capabilities in OTC, cosmetic, and natural products. Apex is a leader in contract manufacturing because of its: • Measurable advantage in quality • Commitment to Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement • Financial Strength as a privately held, single-owner company • Employees that are great at customer focus and problem-solving

1. Ensures flawless Lean execution of the Testing flow cell and Chem Receiving. 
• Ensure proper testing of raw materials.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable SOPs, Work Instructions, Test Methods, and Standard Work.
• Ensures compliance with good documentation practices (GDP).
• Ensure compliance with non-conforming material processes.
•Ensures accurate and timely completion of cell records, including all digital transactions regarding RM inventory.
• Assist with receiving, sampling and putting away raw materials.

2. Understanding and maintaining a culture of “Lean-Action” within the department so that we live lean better than any other organization. 
• Ensures continuous improvement of quality, productivity, delivery, and safety through sustained MDI activities and application of A4 problem solving.
• Ensures that cell Standard Work is always current and accurate.
• Institutionalize and audit 5S in all aspects of the flow cell. (sort, straighten, shine, standardize and sustain).

3. Performs other work as assigned 

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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