Lab Technician

IKO North America • Kankakee, IL

3d • $50,000 - $58,000

About The Position

IKO Industries Ltd. is hiring a Lab Technician to support quality assurance in the manufacturing of roofing and building materials. The role involves testing asphalt roofing shingles and raw materials, collecting samples at various production stages, and preparing physical analyses and basic laboratory reports. The Technician follows laboratory quality-control procedures, maintains accurate records, supports quality and safety programs, and gathers data for the Quality Assurance Engineer and senior manufacturing team. The position may also contribute to research, quality-assurance, and special projects with production and engineering.

IKO describes itself as a Canadian-owned and operated market leader with production facilities worldwide. The company emphasizes quality, integrity, trustworthiness, diversity and inclusion, employee development, teamwork, and a challenging workplace.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience in a QC/QA laboratory.
• Strong commitment to health, safety, and the environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Willingness to learn and ability to follow instructions and take direction.
• Problem-solving and action-planning skills.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to make independent and sound decisions.
• Solid interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Natural Sciences preferred.
• Experience in a heavy manufacturing environment is strongly preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Perform required testing of asphalt roofing shingles and raw materials.
• Collect and compile samples at different stages of the production process for physical analysis and reports.
• Prepare basic laboratory reports by recording required data on charts, graphs, and forms for use by the Quality Assurance Engineer, Engineering Department, and Superintendents.
• Follow laboratory Quality Control SOPs.
• Maintain good record-keeping practices and adhere to quality and safety programs.
• Gather relevant data requested by the Quality Assurance Engineer and senior manufacturing team to help ensure quality standards are met.
• Undertake other projects and assignments related to research and quality assurance as assigned.
• Work with production and engineering on special projects as directed.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of $50,000–$58,000.
• Competitive health and benefit plan.
• Competitive matched retirement savings program.
• Opportunity to join a continuously growing organization focused on diversity and inclusion.
• Opportunity to work with an industry leader in manufacturing.
• Competitive compensation and health care.
• Progressive and challenging workplace.
• Commitment to teamwork and integrity.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed