Lab Technician (3rd Shift)

Job Summary:
The Lab Quality Control Technician is responsible for obtaining samples of materials from the
Mixing Department and testing those samples for quality parameters.
Responsibilities:
 Operating lab equipment as necessary to ensure successful testing of quality
parameters.
o Including but not limited thickness, color, gravity, and cure, etc.
 Calibrate lab equipment before the beginning of each shift.
 Manually record data in a correct manner to ensure accurate reports
 Maintain rubber with specified ranges and retest rubber that was reclaimed by Quality
Control.
 Testing, investigating, and finding solutions to correct problems in physical properties,
cure rate, gravity, color, and thickness.
 Maintain the many different lab processes
o Color master processes
o Cataloging
o Storing
o Cross-referencing
o Color Matching Samples
o Quality checks
 Maintain a safe and clean work area
 Other duties as assigned
Essential Functions:
 Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required.
 Ability to accurately write or otherwise record information such that it is readily useable
by coworkers, customers, vendors and others;
 Ability to communicate with coworkers, customers, vendors and others.
 Detailed oriented, good with basic math and able to work in team environment required.
 Experience and ability to work in computer applications.
 Ability to work without supervision and to make appropriate decisions.
 Ability to process work with accuracy and to perform multiple tasks simultaneously.
 Ability to use a computer, including but not limited to its keyboard, touchpad, monitor and
mouse.
 Ability to accurately write or otherwise record information such that it is readily useable
by coworkers, customers, vendors and others.
 Ability to work with office equipment including but not limited to printers, rate books,
copiers, calculators, and telephones.
 Ability to work in a stationary position in usually an office environment for an extended
period of time.
o Physical activity includes sitting, maneuvering around out on plant floor, talking,
hearing, handling, reaching, and feeling.
o Ability to stoop to pick up items off of the floor.
o Ability to reach above your head to obtain or place work related materials.
o Ability to periodically lift and move documents, files, file folders and other
materials necessary to maintain consistent workflow.
o Ability to move about the office, plant and grounds as necessary to deliver and
receive work related materials or to meet with coworkers, customers, vendors
and others.
 Must dress professionally and appropriately.
 Ability to work in a safe manner and appropriate manner.
 Ability to identify color differences.
Education, Experience, and Qualifications:
 High School Diploma or GED equivalent required
o Must have adequate math skills,
o Ability to pass company entrance test