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People like you!\nJob Description\nWHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?\nCompetitive salary ($50,000.00 - $58,000.00)\nCompetitive health and benefit plan\nCompetitive matched retirement savings program\nThe opportunity to join a continuously growing organization with focus on Diversity and Inclusion\nThe opportunity to work with an industry leader in manufacturing\nKey Responsibilities:\nPerforming the required testing of asphalt roofing shingles and raw materials\nCollecting and compiling of samples at different stages in the production process to prepare physical analysis and reports\nPreparing basic laboratory reports by recording the necessary data on charts, graphs and forms to be used by the Quality Assurance Engineer, Engineering Department and Superintendents\nFollowing and adhering to Laboratory Quality Control SOPs\nMaintaining good record keeping practices and strict adherence to quality and safety programs\nGathering relevant data as requested by the Quality Assurance Engineer and Senior Manufacturing team to ensure quality standards are met\nOther projects and assignments related to research and quality assurance may be assigned\nWork with production and engineering on special projects as directed\nQualifications:\nPreferred: Bachelor's Degree in Natural Sciences\nMinimum 2 years’ experience in a QC/QA laboratory\nExperience in heavy manufacturing environment, strongly preferred, but not required\nStrong commitment to Health, Safety and the Environment\nProficiency in Microsoft Office 365 Program: Word, Excel and Outlook\nMust possess a willingness to learn and the ability to follow instructions and take direction\nPossess solid problem solving and action planning skills\nPossess effective oral and written communication skills\nPossess the ability to make independent and sound decisions\nPossess solid interpersonal skills\nBenefits of Employment: IKO recognizes that its success is due to the strength of its employees. 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