The Lab 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.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure 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.

• 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 50 pounds.

• SAFETY – Adhere to all plant safety policies and compliance regulations. Actively participate in the safety process through completing of safety audits, participating in safety projects, identifying Site Hazards and contributing to safety improvements, and being an attending member of a safety team. Complete annual safety training as required.

• QUALITY – Become familiar with, understand and comply with Milliken Quality Policy, Standard Operating Procedure(s) (SOPs), relevant ISO 9000 standards and Company Policies that are applicable to this position.

• RESPONSIBLE CARE:

a. Be aware of the relevant requirements of the Responsible Care Management System (RC-14001) and follow plant procedures to ensure compliance to requirements.

b. Understand the RC-14001 Significant Aspects of your job and help ensure controls are in place to reduce or eliminate negative impacts.

c. Take actions and identify and communicate ideas to minimize waste, prevent pollution and conserve energy.

• HAZARDOUS WASTE HANDLING - All associates who handle hazardous waste shall be given an overview of the regulations and company policies regarding the management of hazardous waste. The hazardous waste handlers shall receive detailed instruction on the proper handling, collecting, labeling, and transporting of hazardous waste as outlined in RCRA and OSHA regulations. Instructions shall also include whom to notify in case of a spill and proper procedures for spill response. Educational requirements include the ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions. Instructions on handling hazardous waste shall come from the hazardous waste manager or appropriate designee.

ENVIRONMENTAL, HEALTH, SAFETY & SECURITY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Understand the relevant requirements of the Responsible Care Management System (RCMS) and RC-14001 certification.

• Understand the importance of conformance to the Environmental, Safety and Responsible Care Policies, procedures, and the requirements of the RCMS.

• Understand the significant environmental impacts associated with their work activities and help ensure controls are in place to reduce or eliminate negative impacts.

• Understand the potential consequences of deviation from specified operating procedures.

• Immediately report any accidents and releases per the company escalation protocol.

• Comply with all environmental, health, safety, and security rules; Environmental, Safety, and Responsible Care policies and programs established by the company to the extent of training received.

• Recognize that adhering to job responsibilities and procedures regarding environmental, safety, security, and health is a condition of employment.

• Contribute to continuous improvement of the plant environmental, health, safety, security, and Responsible Care performance and programs.

QUALIFICATIONS - REQUIRED

• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) with coursework completed in general chemistry.

• 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.

The successful candidate will have strengths in the following:

• Experience in a laboratory environment preferred.

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