QA Lab Technician

Potters-Industries; Nixon (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Potters-Industries in Augusta, GA is seeking a Lab Technician to perform quality testing on raw materials, in-process and finished goods to support manufacturing.

You will document results, enter data, prepare COAs, and assist with ISO 9001 related activities while maintaining safety and housekeeping.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in the sciences is required.
• BS degree in sciences preferred.
• Two to five years in chemical manufacturing or lab experience.

Responsibilities

• Daily analysis of raw materials, finished products, and in-process items.
• Document results in lab notebook and Excel spreadsheet.
• Provide written and verbal feedback of test results.
• Enter lab data into Access and perform interpolation.
• Prepare COAs and issue to customers.
• Support HSE, quality, and productivity initiatives.

Skills

Analytical

Numerical

Lab techniques

Forklift

Education

Associates degree in sciences

BS degree in sciences

Tools

Excel

Access

Job description

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HOURLY FT Operations Augusta, GA, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1604

Salary Range: $26.54 To $26.54 Hourly

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.
• Provide written and verbal feedback of test results to affected parties.
• Accurately enter lab data into the Access database and perform interpolation.
• Prepare COA’s and issue to the customer.
• Perform weekly lab supply inventory.
• Inform Unit Manager or Plant Manager of issues, problems or concerns of the lab.
• Actively support the Joint Health and Safety Committee.
• Complies with all plant/corporate policies
• Cover vacations and other absences to maintain minimum staffing requirements.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Participates in plant wide HSE, quality and productivity initiatives.
• General knowledge of ISO 9001
• 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.
• Complete all required safety training and inspections on time.
• Perform daily tasks with safety as the #1 priority.
• Follow plant safety rules and wear required PPE.
• Report all injuries, illnesses or incidents immediately or as soon as it’s safe to do so.
• Come to work Fit for Duty and be focused on working safely.
• Understand and support Potters Essentials Behavioral and Operational Principals.
• Practice good housekeeping and assist with other housekeeping tasks as directed.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

• Minimum requirement: Associates degree in the sciences
• Preferred: B.S. degree in the sciences

Experience:

Two (2) to five (5) years in the chemical manufacturing industry, laboratory preferred.

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