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

Job Description

Job Description

Purpose and role of job:              

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

Principal Accountabilities/ 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.

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)

Education and experience 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.

  A typical two week schedule is shown below: 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