Job Description

Quality Testing Technician

Location:

St. Paul

At Sibelco, we advance life through materials.

For over 150 years, we’ve been a trusted leader in sourcing, transforming, and distributing specialty industrial minerals. Our work powers progress across industries as diverse as glass, ceramics, construction, coatings, polymers, and water purification. Beyond our materials, we’re proud of our commitment to sustainability, innovation, and empowering people from all walks of life to thrive and make a meaningful impact.

Are We the Perfect Match?

At Sibelco, we believe building a successful career is a two-way journey. We’re looking for individuals who share our values and vision, just as much as you’re seeking a company that aligns with your aspirations. Together, we can shape the future.

Job Description:

Your Impact in This Role

As a Quality Testing Technician, your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Assist in utilizing the Sibelco Quality system at Sibelco facility.
• Lead in ensuring that products and services meet or exceed customer specifications.
• Perform plant quality checks per Sibelco’s Quality Procedures.
• Track quality performance, identify problem areas, takes action to contain any deficient material from leaving the facility and undertakes other actions to improve.
• Assist with plant quality meetings and training of plant employees.
• Update and maintain Quality records on a computer. Analyze data and produce reports, as requested.
• Observe Production Line Workers’ actions to ensure sampling and testing are done correctly.
• Perform and document in-process cullet sampling in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOP).
• Conduct and document incoming and outgoing load inspections.
• Work with the maintenance personnel to ensure equipment operates efficiently to optimize product quality.
• Wear appropriate site-specific personal protective equipment (PPE), as required.
• Understand and adhere to all company operating procedures and company safety policies.
• Cross-trained in other plant positions, as needed.

Any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor

What You Bring to the Table

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following.

• Adaptability
• Communication
• Dependability
• Quality
• Quantity
• Teamwork

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES: To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• . Quality Improvement Process knowledge.
• Core competencies in Quality Control, Testing, and Auditing, a plus.
• Able to read and understand Procedures and Test Methods.
• Capable of operating quality equipment (inspection tables, ovens, etc.).
• Excellent communication, problem-solving and interpersonal skills.
• Strong work ethic and ability to work independently, with little supervision.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Color vision.
• Data entry experience.
• Capable of using a calculator and laboratory scales and competency with interpreting numbers.
• Basic computer operation skills (experience with Excel and Outlook).
• Any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor

REQUIRED PHYSICAL ABILITIES: The physical abilities listed below are bona fide occupational requirements for this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

Mobility

• Bending
• Standing
• Walking
• Sitting
• Climbing

Articulation

• Lifting/Carrying
• Reaching
• Grasping
• Repetitive Movements

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Prescription Drug Benefits
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Employee Type:

Permanent

Why Join Us?

Sibelco is more than a workplace—it’s a community that encourages growth, innovation, and collaboration. Here’s what you can look forward to when you join our team:

• Meet Our People: Careers
• Learn About Our Recruitment Process: Learn More
• Discover Our Sustainability Goals: Sibelco priorities

We also welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to providing reasonable adjustments to support you through the selection process.

How to Apply

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Please note: We do not require agency services as we have a dedicated Global Talent Acquisition Team.