Quality Lab Technician

Quality Lab Technician

$20.75hr/$22.75hr

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer