Quality Lab Technician **$20.75hr/$22.75hr** No Mandatory Overtime!

PFNonwovens; Hazleton (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential of $2.00/hour

Quarterly incentives bonus

Medical, Dental and Vision benefits

3 personal days after 90 days

3-day weekend every other week

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

On-site Café with made-to-order meals

On-site fitness center

Holiday and company events

Job summary

PFNonwovens in Hazleton is looking for a Quality Technician to perform laboratory tests and support quality assurance functions across operations. Responsibilities include conducting tests on production samples and maintaining laboratory standards.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, attention to detail, and familiarity with Microsoft Office. Benefits include shift differentials, medical benefits, and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications is needed.
• Math skills and knowledge of statistics are a plus.
• Experience in Nonwovens production or quality position is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality testing requirements correctly.
• Maintain laboratory cleanliness and troubleshoot equipment.
• Report test results in a timely manner.
• Conduct quality assurance audits to identify quality risks.

Skills

Attention to detail

Mechanical aptitude

Good verbal and written communication skills

Math skills

Statistics knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office applications

Job description

Overview

Performs laboratory testing of products. Provides support for quality assurance functions throughout all aspects of company operations.

Responsibilities

• Correctly performs and understands quality testing requirements.
• Maintains the cleanliness and upkeep of the laboratory, including basic troubleshooting of laboratory equipment.
• Follows existing procedures applying to the Quality System.
• Performs testing on production samples at specified sampling frequencies.
• Enters required test results into the Quality Data System.
• Reports test results to appropriate personnel in a timely manner and ensures undesired quality situations are responded to and corrected.
• Conducts quality assurance audits on assigned areas to identify potential quality risks, availability of quality tools, accuracy of information, and to ensure quality procedures are properly followed.
• Assists in preparing and providing material, chemicals, equipment and documents needed for performing quality functions.
• Supports activities assigned in the following areas: data systems maintenance; quality records maintenance; raw material approval & release; labeling/packaging approval & release; verification of corrective actions.
• Performs other duties as necessary when directed to do so.
• Knowledge areas: Basic SPC; quality improvement fundamentals; root cause analysis (RCA).

Requirements

• Education and experience: High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications or similar programs.
• Math skills; statistics knowledge is a plus.
• Attention to detail, mechanical aptitude, good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in Nonwovens production or a Quality position is a plus.
• Familiarity with a formal Quality System (ISO 9000, GMP/QSR, etc.) is a plus.

Work Environment

Noisy environment requiring hearing protection; manufacturing environment requiring safety shoes and safety glasses. Other PPE required based upon specific tasks. Observes all safety rules and uses the proper safety equipment at all times.

Physical Requirements

Walk/stand 100% of time during a 12-hour shift. Occasional stooping, bending, kneeling and squatting throughout shift. Occasional climbing and reaching. Frequent lifting or carrying up to 30 lbs. Constant use of hands and occasional use of foot control. Constant light and firm grasping with hands throughout shift.

Benefits

• Shift differential of $2.00/hour for hours worked between 9:00pm - 9:00am.
• PFN offers quarterly incentives bonus.
• Medical, Dental and Vision benefits available on the first day of employment.
• 3 personal days after 90 days.
• 3-day weekend every other week.
• 3-day work week every other week.
• 40 hours of vacation after 6 months.
• 401(k) match.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• On-site Café with made-to-order meals.
• On-site state-of-the-art fitness center at no charge to team members.
• Holiday and company events provided by company.