Lab Tech

Department: R&D/QC Lab

Job Status: Full Time

FLSA Status: Hourly Non-Exempt

Reports To: QC Lab Supervisor

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7AM-3:30PM

Amount of Travel Required: None

Positions Supervised: None

POSITION SUMMARY

Lab Technician position to work in PSSI Chemical Innovation Quality Control lab.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/JOB DUTIES

This position will be responsible for performing Quality Control tests and inspections of incoming raw materials and finished products, calibration of lab instruments, record keeping, and general lab upkeep.

• Inspect, sample, and test incoming raw materials and packaging
• Inspect, sample, and test finished products
• Perform scheduled calibration of lab instruments and maintain calibration records
• Prepare lab reagents
• Collect and test production wastewater effluent
• Recordkeeping of test data and inspections
• Monitor, inspect, and dispose of finished product retain samples
• Monitor production process of finished products to assure adherence to Standard Operating Procedures
• Data entry (test results, calibration results, warehouse transfers, etc.)
• Inventory of lab reagents and supplies
• General lab upkeep

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• College level chemistry courses.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS,

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Environmental Chemistry

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical Demands

Lift/Carry

Stand

C (Constantly)

Walk

C (Constantly)

Sit

O (Occasionally)

Use of Fingers and Hands

C (Constantly)

Reach Outward

O (Occasionally)

Reach Above Shoulder

O (Occasionally)

Climb

O (Occasionally)

Crawl

N (Not Applicable)

Squat or Kneel

O (Occasionally)

Bend

O (Occasionally)

10 lbs or less

C (Constantly)

11-20 lbs

O (Occasionally)

21-50 lbs

O (Occasionally)

51-100 lbs

N (Not Applicable)

Over 100 lbs

N (Not Applicable)

Push/Pull

12 lbs or less

O (Occasionally)

13-25 lbs

O (Occasionally)

26-40 lbs

O (Occasionally)

41-100 lbs

N (Not Applicable)

N (Not Applicable)

Activity is not applicable to this occupation.

O (Occasionally)

Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5 hrs/day)

F (Frequently)

Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5 hrs/day)

C (Constantly)

Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5 hrs/day)

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position involves working in a lab, on production floor, and in the product warehouse.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Basic Life Insurance
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation
• Employee Assistance Program
• Training & Development Opportunities

Packers Sanitation Services, Inc. (PSSI) is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, creed, sex, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, uniform service member status, veteran status, age, genetic information, disability, or any other protected status, in accordance with all applicable federal state, and local laws. PSSI is committed to complying with the laws protecting qualified individuals with disabilities. PSSI will provide a reasonable accommodation for any known physical or mental disability of a qualified individual with a disability to the extent required by law, provided the requested accommodation does not create an undue hardship for the Company and/or does not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of others in the workplace and/or to the individual. If an employee requires an accommodation, they must notify the site manager or the Corporate Human Resources Department. If an applicant requires an accommodation, they must notify the hiring manager and/or the Recruiter hiring for the position.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location