Quality Technician Dayshift (9pm-9am)**$22.75hr**

PFNonwovens; Hazleton (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential $2.00/hour (9pm-9am

Quarterly incentives bonus

Medical, dental & vision benefits from

3 personal days after 90 days

3-day weekend every other week

3-day work week every other week

40 hours vacation after 6 months

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

On-site Café with made to order meals

On-site fitness center

Holiday and company events

Job summary

PFNonwovens is seeking a Laboratory Technician to perform product testing and support quality assurance across operations. The role emphasizes accurate data entry, adherence to QA procedures, and active participation in quality audits.

Candidate should have a high school diploma, familiarity with ISO 9000/GMP/QSR, and strong attention to detail in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. On-site work in Hazleton, PA with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Correctly performs and understands quality testing requirements.
• Maintains the cleanliness and upkeep of the laboratory; 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.
• Conduct quality assurance audits on assigned area 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.

Skills

Attention to detail

Verbal communication

Written communication

Math skills

Statistical knowledge

Mechanical aptitude

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Purpose and role of job:

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

Role

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. This includes 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.
• Conduct quality assurance audits on assigned area 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.

Principal Accountabilities/ Responsibilities

Supports Activities As 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 of Basic SPC
• Quality Improvement Fundamentals
• Root Cause Analysis(RCA)

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications or similar programs.
• Math skills required; statistics knowledge a plus.
• Attention to detail, mechanical aptitude, good verbal & written communication skills.
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in Nonwovens Production or a Quality position a plus.
• Familiarity with a formal Quality System (ISO 9000, GMP/QSR, etc.) 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 30lbs.
• Constant use of hands and occasional use of foot control.
• Constant light and firm grasping with hands throughout shift.

PFNonwovens Offers The Following

• 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.
• PFN has an 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.

9 - 9

Week 1

• Sunday - off
• Monday - work
• Tuesday - work
• Wednesday - off
• Thursday - off
• Friday - work
• Saturday - work

Week 2

• Sunday - work
• Monday - off
• Tuesday - off
• Wednesday - work
• Thursday - work
• Friday - off
• Saturday - off