Fiber Quality Tech

Drax Group•Gloster, MS

29d•Onsite

About The Position

The Fiber Quality Technician collects incoming fiber samples, measures moisture content, and uploads the resulting data into the system. The role involves inspecting incoming material for quality and specifications, documenting issues, and communicating with operations and procurement personnel as needed. The technician also enters load and customer/truck information into the moisture-analyzing program, operates moisture-analyzing equipment after training, and helps ensure shipments meet quality expectations. The position requires multitasking and providing support where needed, including maintaining an organized sample collection and analysis area, supporting process-improvement projects, cross-training in plant activities, and keeping the designated work area clean and free of safety hazards. The technician provides prompt, courteous service to Drax customers and may work independently or as part of a team with minimal supervision. Flexible hours, including unscheduled overtime, weekends, and holidays, are required.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Minimum of 2–5 years of industrial experience.
Ability to adapt to working in a team or alone with minimal supervision.
Professional, positive attitude and ability to work well with others.
Ability to multitask and fill in where required.
Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems, including Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.
Willingness to work flexible hours, including unscheduled overtime, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

Collect fiber samples at determined intervals and operate moisture-analyzing equipment after training.
Monitor product quality, condition, and specifications to assess incoming material.
Inspect loads, query drivers as needed, and instruct drivers to allow time for sample collection before leaving the scale.
Enter load, customer, and truck information into the computer for the moisture-analyzing program.
Manage data gathered from drivers and moisture analyzers, and upload data into the system.
Ensure loads meet quality expectations and reject shipments when necessary.
Document issues and communicate with operations and procurement personnel as needed.
Establish and maintain an organized area for collecting and analyzing fiber samples.
Assist with process-improvement projects to eliminate waste, improve product quality, and increase plant production efficiency.
Proactively cross-train in plant activities and projects.
Adhere to workplace policies and practices.
Manage internal and external relationships, share expertise and knowledge, and provide prompt, courteous customer service.
Perform housekeeping duties and keep the designated area clean and clear of safety hazards.
Operate two-way radios.