Onsite Lab Technician — Mill Quality & Safety Focus

Packaging Corporation of America; DeRidder (LA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) plan with matching contributions

Job summary

Packaging Corporation of America is seeking a Lab Technician for its DeRidder, LA pulp and paper mill. This role involves ensuring the accuracy of process data through testing and providing support in quality-related concerns.

The successful candidate will attend safety meetings, train employees, and perform essential testing while maintaining a safe lab environment. Candidates should have post-high school education in a science-related field or equivalent experience and the ability to work under pressure.

Salary range for this position is $58,000 – $65,000 with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in a specialized paper mill or lab.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet time constraints.
• Capable of working with ambiguity and change.

Responsibilities

• Ensure process data accuracy through operator testing and lab equipment.
• Attend safety meetings and maintain a safe lab environment.
• Train hourly employees and maintain lab testing procedures.
• Verify the validity of testing equipment and maintain its availability.
• Monitor environmental regulatory compliance through routine testing.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Computer skills

Problem-solving

Education

Post high school education in science or technical related curriculum

Job description

Packaging Corporation of America is seeking a Lab Technician for its DeRidder, LA pulp and paper mill. This role involves ensuring the accuracy of process data through testing and providing support in quality-related concerns.

The successful candidate will attend safety meetings, train employees, and perform essential testing while maintaining a safe lab environment. Candidates should have post-high school education in a science-related field or equivalent experience and the ability to work under pressure.

Salary range for this position is $58,000 – $65,000 with a comprehensive benefits package.