Lab Technician

Hoehn Plastics Inc; Poseyville (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Wellness Program

Career Growth & Development

Job summary

Hoehn Plastics, Inc. is seeking a dependable Lab Technician to join our Quality Department. The role involves sampling, testing, inspection, and documentation to ensure materials and products meet requirements.

The Lab Technician will work with the Quality Coordinator and Quality Analysts, performing tests on raw materials, in-process, and finished goods, while maintaining a clean, safe lab and accurate records.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to follow written procedures, testing methods, and specifications.
• Basic math and computer skills.
• Effective communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to accurately record and maintain testing information.
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating with others.
• Dependability in a manufacturing environment.
• Previous lab, quality, inspection, plastics, or manufacturing experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Collect, prepare, mold, and test raw material, in-process, and finished-product samples.
• Perform inspections and testing in the Lab according to established procedures, testing methods, and specifications.
• Accurately document test results, measurements, observations, and sample information.
• Operate testing, measuring, and molding equipment.
• Identify and communicate abnormal test results, potential quality concerns, and equipment issues.
• Support Quality Analysts with additional testing, data collection, and quality-related activities.
• Assist with sample collection throughout manufacturing and warehouse areas.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized Lab environment.
• Follow established Company safety, quality, and documentation requirements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Documentation

Follow procedures

Math skills

Computer skills

Communication

Teamwork

Dependability

Job description

Lab Technician | Quality Department

Hoehn Plastics, Inc. is seeking a dependable, detail-oriented Lab Technician to join our Quality Department.

The Lab Technician plays an important role in supporting product quality by performing routine sampling, inspections, testing, and documentation throughout the manufacturing process. This position works under the direction of the Quality Coordinator and partners with Quality Analysts and Operations to help ensure materials and products meet established Company and customer requirements.

Position Details

• Full-Time
• First Shift
• Monday - Friday
• Overtime as Needed

Compensation

• Starting Pay Based on Experience and Qualifications
• Performance-Based Reviews at 90 days and Annually

What You’ll Do

• Collect, prepare, mold, and test raw material, in-process, and finished-product samples.
• Perform inspections and testing in the Lab according to established procedures, testing methods, and specifications.
• Accurately document test results, measurements, observations, and sample information.
• Operate testing, measuring, and molding equipment.
• Identify and communicate abnormal test results, potential quality concerns, and equipment issues.
• Support Quality Analysts with additional testing, data collection, and quality-related activities.
• Assist with sample collection throughout manufacturing and warehouse areas.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized Lab environment.
• Follow established Company safety, quality, and documentation requirements.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to follow written procedures, testing methods, and specifications.
• Basic math and computer skills.
• Effective communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to accurately record and maintain testing information.
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating with others.
• Dependability and the ability to manage routine responsibilities in a manufacturing environment.
• Previous lab, quality, inspection, plastics, or manufacturing experience is preferred but not required.

Physical & Work Environment

This position requires regular standing and walking, frequent bending and reaching, and the ability to frequently handle up to 50 lbs. and occasionally up to 75 lbs. with appropriate assistance or equipment. Work is performed in Lab, warehouse, and manufacturing environments. Employees are required to follow applicable safety requirements and wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).

Benefits Include

• Health & Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Wellness Program
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Career Growth & Development

Grow With Us

At Hoehn Plastics, the Lab Technician position provides an opportunity to build hands-on knowledge of our materials, processes, testing methods, and quality standards while developing valuable experience within a growing manufacturing company.

Hoehn Plastics, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.