The hours for this position is 7a.m.-7:00p.m. and rotates weekly The days of the week rotate. This position pays $26.54 We offer great benefits, weekly pay, paid time off, great retirement Position Summary: The lab technician performs quality testing on raw materials, in process and finished goods in support of the manufacturing process. What you will be doing: • Performs daily analysis of raw materials, finished products, in process products and shipments utilizing the test procedures outlined in the laboratory procedures. These tests include true density, effective density, % volume loss, LOI, LOD, particle size, screen sizing, silicate analysis, feed analysis, bulk borax analysis, and dissolved borax/boric acid analysis. • Accurately document results of all analyses in lab notebook and in the appropriate tab on the lab analysis Excel spreadsheet. • Provide written and verbal feedback of test results to affected parties. • Accurately enter lab data into the Access database and perform interpolation. • Prepare COA’s and issue to the customer. • Perform weekly lab supply inventory. • Inform Unit Manager or Plant Manager of issues, problems or concerns of the lab. • Actively support the Joint Health and Safety Committee. • Complies with all plant/corporate policies • Cover vacations and other absences to maintain minimum staffing requirements. Additional Responsibilities: • Participates in plant wide HSE, quality and productivity initiatives. • General knowledge of ISO 9001 • General knowledge of Potters HSE Essentials HSE Responsibilities: • Actively participate in established plant safety process/programs such as Behavioral Based Safety (BBS), hazard ID’s, near misses, safety work orders, job safety analysis (JSA), Is It Safe Tour and computer based safety training. • Complete all required safety training and inspections on time. • Perform daily tasks with safety as the #1 priority. • Follow plant safety rules and wear required PPE. • Report all injuries, illnesses or incidents immediately or as soon as it’s safe to do so. • Come to work Fit for Duty and be focused on working safely. • Understand and support Potters Essentials Behavioral and Operational Principals. • Practice good housekeeping and assist with other housekeeping tasks as directed. Minimum Qualifications: Education: • Minimum requirement: Associates degree in the sciences • Preferred: B.S. degree in the sciences Experience: Two (2) to five (5) years in the chemical manufacturing industry, laboratory preferred. Skills & Knowledge: Computer skills such as Microsoft Excel, Access, and other Microsoft Office programs. Analytical and numerical skills: ability to perform mathematical calculations and use other mathematical concepts. Knowledge of basic laboratory techniques and terminology.