Laboratory Technician - 3rd Shift

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Job description

Overview:
This position is eligible for a $500 sign-on bonus! The Laboratory Technician position is responsible for the sample collection and testing, and data recording activities for finished goods and raw materials to ensure customer requirements are met. The role works closely with Process Leads and Process Operators to communicate issues and aids in resolving issues. The hours of this position are Monday-Friday 11:30pm-7:30am. Benefits include up to 3 weeks vacation in the first year, 12 company paid holidays, and eligibility for an annual bonus based on a percentage of earnings!

Responsibilities:
Expected Results:

Products meet quality specifications prior receiving and/or shipment

In process quality check and balance to ensure product meets key point specifications

Properly maintain lab equipment

Work overtime to cover vacancies/vacations and meet Customer requirements, including weekends

Personal safety of self and other while conducting work tasks

Cross train to other processes and positions for business continuity and flexibility

Accountabilities:

Notify supervisors and other personnel of production problems, and assist in identifying and correcting these problems

Record inspection or test data, such as weights, temperatures, grades, or moisture content, and quantities inspected or graded

Analyze test data and make computations as necessary to determine test results

Collect samples from tanks per production schedule for testing

Read dials and meters to verify that equipment is functioning at specified levels

Clean, maintain, repair, and calibrate measuring instruments and test equipment

Compute defect percentages or averages, using formulas and calculators, and prepare reports of inspection or test findings

Attend all plant meetings and complete all trainings on time

Maintain 5S standards

Ability to occasionally push, pull and carry up to 60 pounds

Qualifications:
Technical Skills/Experience/Background/Traits:

Experience in a laboratory environment preferred

Experience with Microsoft software applications helpful. Keyboarding proficiency and general computer knowledge/experience preferred

Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions

Customer Orientated - Ability to meet or exceed customers' needs while following company

Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to all details of a project or task and the ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly

Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace

Tactful - Ability to show consideration for and maintain good relations with others.

Working Under Pressure - Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations

Flexibility - Ability to work through change while maintaining a positive attitude

Educational Preferences/Requirements:

High School diploma with coursework completed in general chemistry

An Associate's degree in a lab science, a plus