Onsite Lab Technician — Pulp & Paper Mill Quality

Packaging Corporation of America; United States; On-site; USD 58,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Packaging Corporation of America is hiring a Lab Technician to work onsite in DeRidder, LA, supporting mill process testing and data integrity. The role requires maintaining lab equipment, training staff, and ensuring safety compliance in a fast-paced production environment.

Starting salary range is $58,000 to $65,000 per year, with overtime eligibility. This non-exempt position emphasizes data accuracy, equipment maintenance, and collaboration with engineers and operators in the DeRidder mill.

Qualifications

• Post high school education or equivalent experience (3–5 years) in a specialized paper mill or lab.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Ensure process data accuracy from manual and automated lab testing.
• Attend safety meetings and maintain lab hygiene and PPE.
• Train and cross-train hourly employees on testing procedures.
• Maintain lab equipment availability and perform preventative maintenance.

Skills

Lab testing

Equipment handling

Quality assurance

Team collaboration

Education

Post high school education or equivalent (3–5 yrs)

Tools

Calibration equipment

Laboratory instruments

Safety procedures

Job description

Packaging Corporation of America is hiring a Lab Technician to work onsite in DeRidder, LA, supporting mill process testing and data integrity. The role requires maintaining lab equipment, training staff, and ensuring safety compliance in a fast-paced production environment.

Starting salary range is $58,000 to $65,000 per year, with overtime eligibility. This non-exempt position emphasizes data accuracy, equipment maintenance, and collaboration with engineers and operators in the DeRidder mill.