QA Lab Technician
HOURLY FT · Location: Augusta, GA, US
This position pays $26.54 per hour
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.
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- Provide written and verbal feedback of test results to affected parties.
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- Accurately enter lab data into the Access database and perform interpolation.
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- Prepare COA’s and issue to the customer.
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- Perform weekly lab supply inventory.
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- Inform Unit Manager or Plant Manager of issues, problems or concerns of the lab.
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- Actively support the Joint Health and Safety Committee.
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- Complies with all plant/corporate policies
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- Cover vacations and other absences to maintain minimum staffing requirements.
Additional Responsibilities: |
- Participates in plant wide HSE, quality and productivity initiatives.
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- General knowledge of ISO 9001
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- 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.
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- Complete all required safety training and inspections on time.
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- Perform daily tasks with safety as the #1 priority.
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- Follow plant safety rules and wear required PPE.
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- Report all injuries, illnesses or incidents immediately or as soon as it’s safe to do so.
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- Come to work Fit for Duty and be focused on working safely.
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- Understand and support Potters Essentials Behavioral and Operational Principals.
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- Practice good housekeeping and assist with other housekeeping tasks as directed.
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Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
- Minimum requirement: Associates degree in the sciences
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- Preferred: B.S. degree in the sciences
Experience: |
Two (2) to five (5) years in the chemical manufacturing industry, laboratory preferred. |
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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. |
ts immediately or as soon as it’s safe to do so; Forklift certification preferred
