Sample Technician

ARG is the longest continuously operating refinery in North America dating back to 1881. Privately held, the employees and leadership pride themselves on offering competitive pay, generous benefits and a supportive culture of growth and learning. In addition to a 401k retirement plan to which the company makes matching contributions, ARG offers participation in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) to qualified employees, through which they share in the profits of the company .

Responsibilities of Sample Technician: (Not limited to)

• Develop general understanding of company products.
• Learn Thermo Lab systems Sample Manager LIMS sample entry, data entry, creating Certificates of Analysis and verification of batch data.
• Comprehend and report relevant data from LIMS.
• Ability to learn basic scientific testing procedures for density, viscosity, and moisture to verify the integrity of customer samples.
• Apply visual inspection to verify wax samples.
• Understand and properly apply appropriate units of measure in testing scenarios.
• Understand and execute proper storage of retain samples.
• Collaborate with Operations, R&D and QC personnel to collect and package samples.
• Print appropriate GHS labels for samples. Print Fed Ex labels, COA’s, TDS, SDS and customs paperwork to be packaged with shipment samples.
• Maintain drum supply of solvents and base oils through the ordering process.
• Gather supplies from Stock Room as needed. Execute oral and written instructions with strong problem-solving abilities.
• Capable of multi-tasking; able to prioritize the planning and execution of tasks or projects.
• Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to adjust to changing work environment and priorities.
• Work efficiently under limited supervision and time constraints; ability to work independently is essential.
• Complete all job-related training activities.
• Desire to function in and support a culture of servant leadership.
• Successful completion of all company mandated &/or job-related training programs deemed appropriate.

Benefits Available to Sample Technician :

• 401k Plan eligibility - after one year of service
• ESOP eligibility - at least age 21 and has completed at least 1,000 Hours of Service during the Plan Year

Education & Experience for Sample Technician:

• High School Diploma or GED with strong math & science background and 5-10 years of work experience.
• Knowledge in refinery processes and branded lubricants is advantageous.
• Must be 18 years of age and possess a valid motor vehicle driver’s license.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Suite of applications, including Excel, and general office technologies is required.

Other Qualifications of Sample Technician :

• Execute oral and written instructions with strong problem-solving abilities.
• Capable of multi-tasking; able to prioritize the planning and execution of tasks or projects.
• Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to adjust to changing work environment and priorities.
• Work efficiently under limited supervision and time constraints; ability to work independently is essential.
• Successful completion of all company mandated &/or job-related training programs deemed appropriate.

Physical & Cognitive Demands of Sample Technician :

• COGNITIVE DEMANDS:
  Meet deadlines, focus attention, work independently, independent judgments, work with a team, communication, instruct/synthesize, reading comprehension, critical thinking/troubleshooting.
• PHYSICAL DEMANDS: seeing, speaking, hearing, smell, sitting, walk/climb, stand/reach, listening, writing, driving, keyboarding. Push/pull/lift/carry or otherwise transport 50 pounds.
• May be required to work overtime, weekends, holidays, &/or callouts to support business activities.
• Regularly handle 5-gallon pails, gas cylinders sample strays, etc. therefore, must…