Quality Lab Technician (9pm-9am) **$22.75hr**

Purpose and role of job:

Performs laboratory testing of products. Provides support for quality assurance functions throughout all aspects of company operations.

Principal Accountabilities/ Responsibilities:

·Follows PFN Work Instructions to perform testing and other job duties for their Home Laboratory.

oPerforms lab equipment verifications

oPerforms testing and visual inspection on production samples at specified sampling frequencies

oPerforms testing for Product Development trials as needed

oCollects and saves retain samples according to defined frequency

oRecords quality records on approved forms

oEnters required test results into the Quality Data System

oReports Rule Violations and Out of Spec test results to Operations Team Members in a timely manner

oCompletes Lab Requests as needed

·Maintains the cleanliness and upkeep of the laboratory, including basic troubleshooting of laboratory equipment

·Present summary of test results and rule violations during Gemba Walk

·Assist in other laboratories as needed using test methods they are trained on

·Completes all assigned training modules in LMS before the due date

Education and experience requirements:

·High school diploma or equivalent required

·Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment

·Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications or similar programs

·Math skills required; statistics knowledge a plus

·Attention to detail, mechanical aptitude, good verbal & written communication skills

·Experience in Nonwovens Production or a Quality position a plus

Work Environment:

Noisy environment requiring hearing protection; manufacturing environment requiring safety shoes and safety glasses.  Other PPE required based upon specific tasks.  Onserves all safety rules and uses the proper safety equipment at all times.

Physical Requirements:

·Walk/stand 100% of time during a 12-hour shift.

·Occasional stooping, bending, kneeling and squatting throughout shift.

·Occasional reaching overhead during shift.

·Occasional lifting or carrying up to 50 lbs.

·Constant use of hands throughout shift for light and firm grasping

·Daily sweeping and organizing floor and work area.

·Balance required for some tasks.