Quality Control Lab Technician

Randstad USA; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 57,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Flexible Care Options

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Randstad USA is seeking an advanced Quality Control Lab Technician to lead hands-on quality control in a dynamic plastic manufacturing setting. You will troubleshoot process deviations, mentor staff, and drive compliance initiatives impacting operations and customers.

Responsibilities include running material tests, benchmarking, coordinating trials, and performing root-cause investigations while supporting regulatory compliance and training programs for the team.

Qualifications

• 4 years of experience OR a Degree/Certificate in Science.
• Forklift Certification - preferred if through OSHA-accredited trainer.
• Product Lab Testing and material performance assessments.
• Competitor benchmarking and development opportunities.
• Root cause analysis and preventative action implementations.

Responsibilities

• Run comprehensive plastic material and performance assessments (thickness, strength, impact, clarity).
• Coordinate testing protocols for new material formulations and client trials.
• Analyze market products for performance benchmarks and opportunities.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing defects and process deviations with production teams.
• Lead and mentor floor operators and junior lab technicians on testing procedures.
• Support regulatory compliance and maintain SQS Certification and food safety standards.

Skills

Quality Control

Quality Testing

Root-Cause Analysis

Training & Mentoring

Forklift Ops

Inventory Management

Data Entry

Incident Investigation

Lab Testing

Inspection

Education

Bachelors

Job description

Ready to Take Your Quality Career to the Next Level? If you are a detail-oriented professional with a passion for continuous improvement, hands‑on quality control, and high-level data analysis, this is the opportunity you’ve been waiting for! We are seeking an advanced Quality Control Lab Technician to join our team in a dynamic plastic manufacturing environment. In this role, you won't just run routine tests—you will act as a key technical resource for our operations and customers by troubleshooting complex process deviations, mentoring junior staff, and driving compliance initiatives that impact our entire operation. If you are ready to move beyond the basic lab bench and step into a high‑impact, analytical leadership role, we want to hear from you! -- What’s in It for You: Your Benefits

We take care of the people who keep our quality high. Here is what you can look forward to:

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Full medical, dental, and vision insurance to keep you and your family healthy.
• Flexible Care Options: Access to a suite of voluntary health benefits tailored to your lifestyle.
• Work-Life Balance: 1-2 weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO) to refresh and recharge

salary: $57,000 - $62,000 per year

shift: Third

work hours: 7 PM - 7 AM

education: Bachelors

Responsibilities

• Must Have: Forklift Certification -Preffered if through an OSHA‑accredited trainer.
• Must Have: 4 years of experience OR a Degree/Certificate in Science
• Product Lab Testing (training provided): Run comprehensive plastic material and performance assessments, checking variables like thickness, strength, impact resistance, and visual clarity.
• Competitor Benchmarking: Analyze alternative marketplace products to evaluate performance metrics and pinpoint development opportunities.
• Trials & Deviations: Coordinate testing and verification protocols for new material formulations, client trials, and product development phases.
• Operational Troubleshooting: Partner with production teams to diagnose and resolve manufacturing defects or process anomalies.
• Root Cause Analysis: Drive investigations and implement preventative measures to stop recurring issues.
• Client Care Support: Assist with investigation protocols for client feedback and compile data for customer‑facing documentation.
• Team Training: Train and mentor floor operators and junior lab technicians on proper testing protocols, documentation standards, and quality goals.
• Regulatory Compliance:Help maintain the facility's SQS Certification, adherence to food safety standards, specialized handling procedures, and industry certifications.
• Nice to Have: Experience working inside a plastic manufacturing environment
• Nice to Have:Six Sigma, 5S, orLean Manufacturing knowledge

Essential Functions of this Role

• working in a smoke free environment
• wearing steel toe shoes
• working in a non-temperature controlled environment
• manual lifting up to 20lbs
• standing for 1 hours at one time
• working up to 8 hrs of overtime per week
• working weekends

Skills

• Quality Control
• Quality Testing (1 year of experience is required)
• Root-Cause Analysis
• Training and Mentoring
• Forklift Operation (1 year of experience is required)
• Inventory Management
• Data Entry and Analysis
• Incident Investigation
• Lab Testing (1 year of experience is required)
• Inspection

Qualifications

• Years of experience: 4 years
• Experience level: Experienced

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

Experience

• Experienced
• 4 years

Education

• Bachelors