Lab Tech I

Amrize • Rockland, MA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Gaco is seeking a Lab Tech I to work closely with quality control and manufacturing to maintain product quality. The role performs quality control testing, reviews production tickets for accuracy, documents testing results, and provides other laboratory support. The position also includes occasional production support as assigned. The schedule is 12:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, with one day off during the week, for four 10-hour days (40 hours per week) and opportunities for overtime. Starting pay is $25.75 per hour plus a $1.00 shift differential.

The successful candidate must follow safety protocols and use approved personal protective equipment, including respirators when required. Employees required to wear respirators must be clean-shaven where the respirator seal contacts the face to pass fit testing.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience.
• Proficient use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Gmail, and Google Calendar.
• Ability to read and follow English work instructions.
• Ability to learn and use measurement tools.
• Comfort working independently and troubleshooting situations within the limits of training.
• Ability to present accurate data and understand that the role is not authorized to make decisions on the disposition of nonconforming product.
• Adhere to safety protocols and properly use approved personal protective equipment, including respirators when required; respirator users must be clean-shaven at the seal area to pass qualitative and quantitative fit tests.

Nice To Haves

• Chemical manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

• Follow all safety rules, Standard Work Instructions, and company policies.
• Maintain the 5S standard in the Quality Lab and offices.
• Perform work in a timely manner.
• Analyze raw materials, work in progress, and finished goods.
• Recommend batch corrections to ensure product conformity.
• Alert supervision to product quality, process quality, or machine operation concerns.
• Place non-conforming material on quality control hold for further review.
• Accurately record testing results using appropriate quality control forms and systems.
• Release finished goods in company systems.
• Safely manage and handle hazardous materials and waste as part of lab sampling.
• Create and post basic product quality reports.
• Scan and save quality records in quality control systems.
• Perform other duties, including occasional production support, as assigned.

Benefits

• 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth after-tax retirement savings
• Medical, dental, disability, and life insurance
• Holistic health and well-being programs
• Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts for health and dependent care
• Vision and other voluntary benefits and discounts
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Paid parental leave (maternity and paternity)
• Educational Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

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