Quality Lab Technician
| Verified Pay check_circle | Provided by the employer$26.54 per hour |
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| Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
| Location | Augusta, Georgia |
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Verified Pay check_circleProvided by the employer$13.77
$26.54
$37.07
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Job Description
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.
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