Lab/Quality Technician

Drax Group

1d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Lab/Quality Technician responsible for measuring the quality and durability of manufactured wood pellets and ensuring that feedback is given to Operations when quality exceedances are recorded. This position uses knowledge of regulatory requirements to assess, document and make recommendations for quality assurance. Some of your day-to-day duties include: Conduct analyses of samples, compile data, identify out of spec samples using mechanical or electronic equipment or chemical analysis. Follows standard operating instructions/procedures in the performance of all laboratory areas. Maintain quality control tools and quality assurance instructions; audit and maintain lab test procedures; ensure that all test results are timely and accurate. Maintain an evergreen 5S program in the lab environment. Approach issues, mechanical failures, and operational issues with a Continuous Improvement mindset.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum of 3 years industrial experience
• Ability to adapt to working within a team or lone working environment, with minimal supervision
• Perform quality control inspections and complete appropriate paperwork
• Must have a professional attitude and work well with others
• Promote a safe working environment and follow all workplace and job safety procedures
• Knowledgeable of Lean/5S principles
• Organizational Skills
• Communication Proficiency
• Technical Capacity
• Leadership
• Teamwork Orientation
• Problem Solving/Analysis
• Self-driven with ability to adapt to working within a team or lone working environment, with minimal supervision
• Commitment to work safely and consistently demonstrate safe behaviors & attitude
• Demonstrates interpersonal skills that enhance the team approach to work and problem solving

Responsibilities

• Measuring the quality and durability of manufactured wood pellets
• Ensuring that feedback is given to Operations when quality exceedances are recorded
• Using knowledge of regulatory requirements to assess, document and make recommendations for quality assurance
• Conduct analyses of samples, compile data, identify out of spec samples using mechanical or electronic equipment or chemical analysis
• Follow standard operating instructions/procedures in the performance of all laboratory areas
• Maintain quality control tools and quality assurance instructions
• Audit and maintain lab test procedures
• Ensure that all test results are timely and accurate
• Maintain an evergreen 5S program in the lab environment
• Approach issues, mechanical failures, and operational issues with a Continuous Improvement mindset

Benefits

• Competitive pay, with opportunities to grow your experience and build an exciting career.
• A supportive team environment where you will continuously learn and grow.
• Great health and dental benefits starting from day one at Drax!
• A 401K matching plan to support your personal and family goals (also starting from day one at Drax!).
• A company bonus plan which rewards overall Drax performance, safety, and scorecard achievement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED