Lab Associate (Quality Driven)

The Lab Associate is responsible for performing various film testing for the production lines. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong communication skills and a real commitment to their quality of work. With a key focus on safety, quality, and cleanliness. 
 

Responsibilities:

• This position is for a 12/hr. shift Laboratory Associate (Quality Driven). 
• Perform film and Masterbatch testing as required. 
• Safety and Environmental – Adhere to and promote all company safety and environmental requirements. We make the safety of ourselves, the safety of our coworkers, and the protection of our environment our personal responsibilities.
• Assist in investigating product material discrepancies with emphasis on root cause identification and corrective action implementation.
• Support interpretation of non-routine analysis.
• Conduct calibrations on testing equipment.
• Conduct and enforce all job duties in accordance with the company’s published policies.
• Manage and prioritize the activities of on-site material analysis and testing.
• Provide internal and external customers with materials analysis and testing services and/or assist in developing testing programs.
• Manage all actions and activities to assure that the test requests are handled in an expeditious manner in order to meet customer demands and timelines.
• Train and complete lab benchmarks.
• Provide shift relief (vacation, leave of absence, etc.) of other Lab Associates. 
• Assist in maintaining AIB and BRC levels of housekeeping and recordkeeping for product safety.
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned.

Requirements:   

• High school diploma is required.
• 3 years lab / quality experience preferred.
• Excellence in achieving results and has concern for standards.
• Basic computer and Microsoft software products skills.
• Must be able to work in a moderately heavy manufacturing environment.
• Must be able to work on a 3-day rotating 12-hour shift (3 days on, 3 off, 3 nights on, 3 off, repeat) and overtime as required/scheduled.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs. without assistance.
• Must be able to withstand continuous periods of moving, walking, bending, stooping, keeling, twisting motion, climbing, and descending stairs and ladders in an effort to perform most tasks. 
• Must be mentally sharp, have great attention-to-detail, and quick to respond to requests.
• Must have good written/verbal communication, interpersonal skills, and ability to work with teams across departments 
• Must be able to perform basic math functions.
• Must understand basic computer skills and perform data entry tasks/requirements during each shift.
• Will be required to be to be fork truck and/or pallet jack trained.