Lab Technician – 3rd Shift

Lab Technician – 3rd Shift

Pay: Starting at $17.00 per hour (Higher Pay Based on Experience)
Location: Pittsburg, KS
Shift: 3rd Shift
Job Type: Temp-to-Hire
Job Order #: 154013

Position Overview

Stand-By Personnel is seeking a dependable and detail-oriented Lab Technician for a third-shift, temp-to-hire manufacturing opportunity in Pittsburg, Kansas. This position supports product quality by performing laboratory testing, inspecting production materials and finished products, and maintaining accurate quality-control documentation.

The ideal candidate has previous laboratory, quality control, or manufacturing experience and is comfortable following established testing procedures, recording results, and identifying materials that do not meet required specifications.

Previous laboratory experience is preferred but not required. Candidates with strong attention to detail, basic math skills, and a willingness to learn are encouraged to apply.

Starting pay is $17.00 per hour or higher, depending on experience.

Required Experience & Skills

Previous laboratory, quality control, or manufacturing experience preferred. Strong attention to detail and the ability to perform accurate inspections and testing procedures.

Candidates must have basic math, documentation, and organizational skills, along with the ability to follow written and verbal instructions.

Experience maintaining accurate records, identifying quality concerns, and following established safety procedures is valuable.

Dependable attendance, a strong work ethic, and the ability to work the assigned third-shift schedule are essential.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Perform quality checks and inspections on incoming production materials, in-process materials, and finished products according to established procedures.

Collect samples and conduct applicable laboratory tests to verify materials and products meet required specifications. Record test results accurately and maintain organized quality-control documentation.

Identify and report defects, inconsistent results, or out-of-specification materials to appropriate personnel.

Follow established laboratory procedures, testing instructions, and workplace safety requirements. Maintain clean and organized testing equipment, workstations, and laboratory areas.

Assist with additional laboratory, inspection, and quality-control responsibilities as assigned.

Laboratory Testing & Sample Collection

Candidates will assist with collecting and testing production samples to support manufacturing quality standards.

Responsibilities include preparing samples for testing, following established test procedures, monitoring applicable results, and ensuring testing activities are completed accurately.

Strong attention to detail and consistency are important throughout the testing process.

Quality Control & Inspection

Inspect production materials and finished products to verify compliance with applicable quality requirements.

Candidates will identify visible defects, review test results, and report materials or products that do not meet established specifications.

Maintain consistent inspection standards and communicate quality concerns promptly to help prevent nonconforming products from advancing through production.

Testing Documentation & Recordkeeping

Accurate documentation is an important responsibility of this position.

Candidates must be able to record test results, maintain inspection records, organize laboratory documentation, and communicate findings clearly.

Basic math and organizational skills are necessary to ensure records remain accurate and complete.

Laboratory Equipment & Safety

Follow established laboratory procedures when using testing equipment and handling production samples.

Maintain clean and organized equipment and work areas, identify potential equipment concerns, and follow all company safety requirements.

Candidates must use required personal protective equipment and follow applicable laboratory and manufacturing safety procedures.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous experience as a Lab Technician, Quality Control Technician, Quality Inspector, Laboratory Assistant, or Manufacturing Associate is preferred.

Experience with sample collection, product testing, quality inspections, laboratory documentation, or manufacturing quality-control procedures is valuable.

Candidates with strong organizational skills, accuracy, and the ability to follow detailed testing instructions are encouraged to apply.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

Ability to stand and walk for extended periods as required. Candidates should be comfortable bending, reaching, handling production samples, and performing repetitive inspection or testing activities.

Work takes place in a manufacturing-related laboratory and quality-control environment with regular exposure to testing equipment, production materials, and industrial operations.

All company safety procedures and required PPE must be followed.

Schedule Requirements

3rd Shift

Candidates must be available to work the assigned overnight schedule and maintain dependable attendance.

Exact shift hours will be provided during the hiring process.

Benefits & Perks

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  Starting pay of $17.00+ per hour, based on experience
  
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  Temp-to-hire opportunity with long-term employment potential
  
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  Third-shift manufacturing opportunity
  
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  On-site fitness facility available
  
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  Opportunity to develop laboratory testing and quality-control skills
  

Why You'll Want This Opportunity

This position offers competitive starting pay, a third-shift schedule, and the potential for long-term employment through a temp-to-hire arrangement.

Employees will gain hands-on experience with laboratory testing, sample collection, quality inspections, and documentation while developing valuable manufacturing quality-control skills.

The facility also provides access to an on-site fitness facility, offering an additional workplace perk.

Ready to Apply?

Apply today for immediate consideration and reference Job Order #154013.

For more information, contact Stand-By Personnel – Joplin at 417-208-9462.

You can also apply in person at:

Stand-By Personnel – Joplin
1901 E. 32nd St., Suite 8
Joplin, MO 64804