Quality Lab Technician – Brick & Raw Materials QA

Cherokee Brick; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherokee Brick & Tile Company is seeking a Lab Technician to test and analyze sand, clay, and other raw materials used in brick manufacturing to ensure quality standards. Duties include sampling, running tests, operating scales, mixers, and forklifts, and recording results while maintaining equipment and safety procedures.

The role requires attention to detail, safe operation of equipment, and adherence to company safety guidelines, with opportunities to support production and quality

Qualifications

• Experience preferred in manufacturing, laboratory, or related fields.
• Ability to read, write, and understand instructions, safety procedures, and production documentation.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and ability to operate equipment safely after appropriate training.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Effective communication skills.
• Attention to safety, quality standards, and accurate recordkeeping.

Responsibilities

• Collect samples of sand, clay, and other raw materials at designated intervals.
• Perform sieve analysis, moisture testing, density measurements, and other tests.
• Operate scales and weighing equipment to measure materials and samples.
• Operate mixers to prepare and blend materials for testing or production.
• Safely operate a forklift to move materials when trained.
• Record test results and maintain quality control logs.
• Monitor material quality and communicate findings to production.
• Assist with troubleshooting, process adjustments, and quality improvements.
• Calibrate, inspect, and maintain laboratory equipment.
• Handle, label, and store chemicals, samples, and testing supplies.
• Maintain clean, organized work areas and follow safety procedures.

Skills

Attention to safety

Quality control

Recordkeeping

Teamwork

Effective communication

Reading and writing instructions

Basic mechanical aptitude

Education

Manufacturing, laboratory experience preferred

Tools

Scales and weighing equipment

Forklift operation (trained)

Job description

Cherokee Brick & Tile Company is seeking a Lab Technician to test and analyze sand, clay, and other raw materials used in brick manufacturing to ensure quality standards. Duties include sampling, running tests, operating scales, mixers, and forklifts, and recording results while maintaining equipment and safety procedures.

The role requires attention to detail, safe operation of equipment, and adherence to company safety guidelines, with opportunities to support production and quality