Lab Technician

Job description
:

Quality
• Understand and accurately follow the SQS program and its requirements
• Work with operations employees to complete raw material, in-process and finished product testing per SQS Manual
• Understand and follow the appropriate protocols (escalation) when materials fail to meet expected quality parameters
• Test finished product at the start of a run and throughout to ensure consistency
• Collect or create samples as required by Technical, Regulatory or other teams
• Calibrate testing equipment as required by SQS Manual
• Assist in plant/mix line calibration as requested by operations
• Collect retain samples as required by SQS Manual
• Train employees in performing receiving, in-process and finished product testing as required
• Enter test results into SG database Navision quality module and provide to approved parties e.g. Grower/Technical Specialist data as requested
• Assist Grower Specialist and Operations with claims resolution
• Participate on Plant-centric teams to provide insight into quality issues in a timely manner
• Work with Regional Technical Specialists to ensure proper quality specifications are maintained and escalate any quality issues that do not fall within proper specification
• Complete Audits Yearly.

KNOWLEDGE, skills and abilities
:
• Strong math skills
• Good organizational skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Good analytical and problem solving skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Fosters Teamwork
• Above average computer skills, Microsoft Office, specifically Excel and other data-based systems

education and experience
:
• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1 – 3 years experience in production of soils or related industry

physical requirements:
• Walking, sitting, standing required for extended periods
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs
• Ability to smell, hear and see
• Ability to touch and feel
• Ability to work shift work
• Ability to communicate effectively and interpret tests results to others

work environment:
• Environment can be dusty and loud at times
• Exposure to extreme weather conditions are possible and temperatures can be either hot or cold, depending on the site Read more