Quality Lab Technician – Process Improvement

ABX INNOVATIVE PACKAGING SOLUTIONS; Homer (LA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

ABX Innovative Packaging Solutions in Homer, LA is seeking a Laboratory Technician to perform initial and final inspections, test materials to customer specifications, and support quality control processes. You will operate standard lab equipment, collect data, and help maintain a clean, compliant QC environment.

The role requires strong communication skills, detail orientation, and a commitment to continuous improvement in product quality.

Qualifications

• Must have a thorough knowledge of and be able to reliably operate all standard laboratory equipment.
• Must have thorough knowledge and understanding of all applicable military and customer specifications for products that Columbus produces.
• Must be able to properly test materials to all customer specifications.
• Monitors adhesion, extrusion, printing operations and conducts process/product audits.
• Be able to perform all test methods and work instructions, when required.
• Must be able to substitute for any other Lab Technician if needed.
• Maintains samples for sample room and obtains product samples as requested.
• Collects data from the various operations and records for process analysis by various methods.
• Assists in insuring the QC laboratory maintains good housekeeping practices.
• Responsibilities of this position, as it directly relates to the finished goods, are to do each task correctly the first time and to achieve the highest level of quality in the goods produced and the service rendered.

Responsibilities

• Performs initial and final inspection for customer notification.
• Provides direct and immediate response to daily operation performance.
• Provides backup support to Quality Assurance Managers' functions.
• Operates all standard laboratory equipment reliably and safely.
• Tests materials to customer specifications and records results.
• Supports process/product audits and maintains documentation.

Skills

Public relations

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Presentation skills

Job description

ABX Innovative Packaging Solutions in Homer, LA is seeking a Laboratory Technician to perform initial and final inspections, test materials to customer specifications, and support quality control processes. You will operate standard lab equipment, collect data, and help maintain a clean, compliant QC environment.

The role requires strong communication skills, detail orientation, and a commitment to continuous improvement in product quality.