QC LAB TECHNICIAN

Mallard Creek Polymers is seeking a qualified QC Lab Technician to join our team.

Who you are: Our ideal teammate...

Enjoys working in the fast-paced 24/7 industrial manufacturing environment. The QC Lab Technician must learn quickly, be a team player, and ensure optimal lab operation. They can also adhere to company policies and procedures concerning safe work practices and testing procedures.

What you do: Our ideal teammate has work-related experience with the following

• Conduct these on-going tests according to established procedures:
  • Solids
  • Viscosity
  • pH
  • Grit
  • Particle size
  • Film tests
  • Froth
  • Density
  • Gas Chromatography
  • Styrene-butadiene ratio checks
  • Surface tension
  • Biological tests
  • Product Blends
  • Manual COA generation when necessary
  • On-site truck dispatch
  • Distribution of logistic paperwork for deliveries (in-coming and out-going)
  • Participate in regular training assessments per the QC Lab Supervisor.
  • Others as requested or required

• Input data and maintain accurate records of tests on worksheets and computer database
• Perform weekly calibration checks on lab instruments and records data
• Perform clerical tasks as required to release shipments to customers, to communicate OOS data, and to perform/complete all necessary checklists for product blends and other miscellaneous tests.
• Retain samples in an organized manner.
• Pull and test retains for customer complaints.
• Interpret test results and communicate results as soon as possible.
• Serve as primary contact with drivers picking up or dropping trailers, including creation and distribution of required paperwork
• Accountable to training Quality Control Technicians

Skills and Qualifications:

• Work independently and in a team
• Multi-task with flexibility
• Successfully prioritize when faced with requests, demands, and deadlines
• Interpret and communicate test results
• Demonstrate an ability to identify, analyze and solve problems
• Utilize Microsoft Office, JDE, and Bizzmine effectively and with ease
• 1+ years of prior lab testing experience
• Effective communication skills (written and oral); customer-oriented (internal and external)
• Proficiency in basic math (including rounding and percentages)
• Prefer a 2yr/4yr Chemistry degree
• Prefer ASQ Certification

Work Schedule: 12-hour shifts, 2/2/3 Schedule, 1 PM- 1 AM

Must be able to work weekends and holidays as scheduled

Positions available: 1 (one)