Lab Tech - Blue Rapids, KS

Georgia-Pacific LLC; Blue Rapids (KS); On-site; USD 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia-Pacific LLC in Blue Rapids, KS is seeking a Lab Technician to perform daily lab activities, conduct tests, verify sample properties, and take corrective action when products are out of spec. You will maintain lab equipment, pre-screen raw materials, and support trials for new additives and instruments.

The role requires 3+ years in manufacturing/QA, a science degree or four years QA lab experience, and proficiency with MS Office.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of manufacturing or industrial QA/QC experience.
• Bachelor's degree in science or four years of quality lab experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Word, Outlook and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Conduct tests, analyze results, and record data in the plant Quality system.
• Take corrective action when products do not meet specifications.
• Maintain and ensure accuracy of lab equipment daily and quarterly.
• Pre-screen raw materials and review Certificates of Analysis (COA).
• Support trials for new processes, formulations, and lab instruments.
• Document and communicate quality issues to relevant teams.
• Adhere to health, safety, and environmental guidelines and procedures.
• Ensure production conforms to Quality Assurance programs and third-party certifications.
• Perform physical tasks including lifting up to 50 pounds in a noisy environment.

Skills

QA/QC experience

Team communication

Safety-oriented

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in a science discipline

Minimum of four years of quality lab experience

Tools

Calibration equipment

QA lab instruments

Job description

Your Job

Our Georgia-Pacific facility in Blue Rapids, KS is seeking a motivated, reliable, and safety-oriented individual to join our team as a Lab Technician. In this role, you will perform daily lab activities and determine whether products meet industry and company set standards including performing lab tests, verifying sample properties, and taking necessary corrective action whenever a product is out of spec.

Schedule

• 40 hours/week
• Rotating 7-8 hour shifts (exact hours will vary)
• Includes weekends, some holidays, and overtime

Compensation

• Pay starting at $26-$28/hour, depending on experience

Plant’s address

2127 US-77
Blue Rapids, KS 66411

What You Will Do

• Conduct tests, analyze results, and record data in the plant Quality system
• Take corrective action when products do not meet specifications
• Maintain and ensure the accuracy of lab equipment on a daily and quarterly basis
• Pre-screen raw materials and review Certificates of Analysis (COA)
• Support trials for new process additives, formulations, and lab instruments implementation
• Document and communicate quality, instrumentation, and production issues to relevant teams
• Adhere to all plant health, safety, and environmental guidelines, policies, and procedures
• Ensure production conforms to GP's Quality Assurance programs and external third-party certification programs (e.g., UL, Factory Mutual, ICC-ES, Intertek)
• Perform physical tasks such as lifting, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing, and/or pulling for up to twelve (12) hours a day in a hot, humid, cold, and noisy industrial environment
• Lift materials weighing up to 50 pounds while working around dust, grease, oil, and other chemical substances
• Effectively communicate verbally and written across the team and other departments as needed

What Will Put You Ahead

• Experience in a manufacturing, industrial, agricultural, or military environment
• Experience working in a QA/QC environment
• Experience with Microsoft Office Word, Outlook, and Excel
• 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing setting
• Experience with equipment calibration in a Quality Assurance lab
• Previous work experience in a plaster manufacturing facility
• Bachelor's degree in a science discipline OR a minimum of four (4) years of quality lab experience

Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.

Our Team

The Blue Rapids facility employs approximately 130 individuals in supporting Georgia-Pacific as one of the nation’s leading gypsum board manufacturers. Georgia-Pacific’s building product business is consistently amongst the nation’s top suppliers of building products to large warehouse retailers and building materials dealers. Our employees strive for safety and health excellence while achieving an injury free workplace. To learn more about our Building Products division, visit http:www.buildgp.com.

Who We Are

As a Koch company and a leading manufacturer of bath tissue, paper towels, paper-based packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers, building products and much more, Georgia-Pacific works to meet evolving needs of customers worldwide with quality products. In addition to the products we make, we operate one of the largest recycling businesses. Our more than 30,000 employees in over 150 locations are empowered to innovate every day – to make everyday products even better. At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aquí, or tu).