Quality Lab Technician

The hours for this position is 7a.m.-7:00p.m. and rotates weekly The days of the week rotate.

This position pays $26.54

We offer great benefits, weekly pay, paid time off, great retirement

Position Summary:

The lab technician performs quality testing on raw materials, in process and finished goods in support of the manufacturing process.

What you will be doing:

• Performs daily analysis of raw materials, finished products, in process products and shipments utilizing the test procedures outlined in the laboratory procedures. These tests include true density, effective density, % volume loss, LOI, LOD, particle size, screen sizing, silicate analysis, feed analysis, bulk borax analysis, and dissolved borax/boric acid analysis.

• Accurately document results of all analyses in lab notebook and in the appropriate tab on the lab analysis Excel spreadsheet.

• Provide written and verbal feedback of test results to affected parties.

• Accurately enter lab data into the Access database and perform interpolation.

• Prepare COA’s and issue to the customer.

• Perform weekly lab supply inventory.

• Inform Unit Manager or Plant Manager of issues, problems or concerns of the lab.

• Actively support the Joint Health and Safety Committee.

• Complies with all plant/corporate policies

• Cover vacations and other absences to maintain minimum staffing requirements.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Participates in plant wide HSE, quality and productivity initiatives.

• General knowledge of ISO 9001

• General knowledge of Potters HSE Essentials

HSE Responsibilities:

• Actively participate in established plant safety process/programs such as Behavioral Based Safety (BBS), hazard ID’s, near misses, safety work orders, job safety analysis (JSA), Is It Safe Tour and computer based safety training.

• Complete all required safety training and inspections on time.

• Perform daily tasks with safety as the #1 priority.

• Follow plant safety rules and wear required PPE.

• Report all injuries, illnesses or incidents immediately or as soon as it’s safe to do so.

• Come to work Fit for Duty and be focused on working safely.

• Understand and support Potters Essentials Behavioral and Operational Principals.

• Practice good housekeeping and assist with other housekeeping tasks as directed.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

• Minimum requirement: Associates degree in the sciences

• Preferred: B.S. degree in the sciences

Experience:

Two (2) to five (5) years in the chemical manufacturing industry, laboratory preferred.

Skills & Knowledge:

Computer skills such as Microsoft Excel, Access, and other Microsoft Office programs.

Analytical and numerical skills: ability to perform mathematical calculations and use other mathematical concepts.

Knowledge of basic laboratory techniques and terminology.