Lab Technician I

Position Details:
Title: Lab Technician I
Department: Quality
Reports to: Manager, Global Testing
Location: Irvine, KY
Job Classification: Onsite
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Job Band: Business Support
Job Summary
The primary responsibility for this position is to conduct point count inspection, FR fabric evaluation, routine testing of fabrics, raw materials and finished goods. Report test results and keep year to date information organized and stored on a shared drive in the appropriate folders

Inspired by Hard Work
At Carhartt, the values of hard work—dependability, honesty, and trust—are rooted in the legacy of our founder, Hamilton Carhartt. His commitment to serving hardworking people continues to inspire everything we do. Guided by his legacy and our mission—We serve and protect all hardworking people by building durable products—we remain dedicated to upholding these principles in every decision we make and every product we create.
Associate Responsibilities

• Ability to learn and perform point count inspection, FR fabric evaluations, various routine lab testing and audits. Operate all lab equipment, including but not limited to the testing apparatus', inspection machine (re-roll machine) and Spectrophotometer as prescribed by the Fabric Testing manual.
• Focus on the specific testing instructions and ensure accuracy of results
• Maintain all systems and procedures associated with Fabric Testing. This includes but is not limited to the fabric, finished goods and raw material computer records, filling and retrieval of information, routine maintenance of testing equipment
• Conduct and complete non – routine testing as required in a timely and efficient manner
• Record test results for all Fabrics, Full Package items and Raw Materials in the proper files
• Report all fabric, finished goods and raw material physical failures / issues to the Product Evaluation Supervisor and the Raw Materials Analyst
• Possess a high attention to detail and the ability to follow specific instructions or procedures
• Possess a high degree of enthusiasm and commitment to doing the job right
• Ability to handle a variety of tasks simultaneously
• Possess a self–starting ability with a basic sense of urgency to get things done
• Ability to work with close supervision

Required Education

• High school diploma

Required Skills & Experience

• Must be fluent in verbal and written English skills.
• Must be experienced in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel & Outlook)
• 0-1 year’s experience with textiles.
• Previous work experience in a lab testing environment (Preferred)
• Ability to work in an upstairs office that is a humidity/temperature-controlled environment. 65% Humidity +/-2% and 70 degrees +/- 2 degrees
• Ability to physically lift boxes (approximately 40 to 75 lbs.), unpack and hang samples, put fabric rolls on inspect machine, and drive forklift when necessary, etc.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Strength: Light – Frequently; Heavy – Occasionally
• Movement: Reaching, Handling, Finger Dexterity, Feeling
• Auditory: Talking, Hearing
• Vision: Color Vision
• Environmental Conditions: Wet and or Humid
• Equipment Used: Office Equipment, Hand Tools, Vehicles
• Travel: Light
• This position has an On-Site location: Associate will work on-site for all work-related activities.
• Carhartt is a tobacco free workplace.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

All associates are required to understand and act in accordance with the Carhartt Core Values. Carhartt reserves the right to change, modify, suspend, interpret or cancel in whole or in any part, the job duties outlined above at any time and without advance notice to the employee.