Lab Tech- Jackson, MS

Cherokee Brick•Macon, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lab Technician tests and analyzes sand, clay, and other raw materials used in brick manufacturing to ensure quality standards are met. The role involves collecting samples, performing physical and chemical tests, operating scales, mixers, and forklifts when trained and authorized, documenting results, maintaining equipment, identifying quality concerns, and supporting production. The position requires attention to detail, safe equipment operation, accurate recordkeeping, and compliance with company safety procedures. Work takes place in an industrial brick manufacturing facility, with potential exposure to dust, heat, noise, clay materials, production processes, moving machinery, forklifts, and conveyor systems. Required personal protective equipment must be worn in designated areas and as directed by company policy. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM–4:00 PM on the day shift. Weekends, holidays, and overtime may be required based on production needs, and start times may vary by department, assignment, or location. The employee must follow safety procedures and complete required training, wear designated PPE, report unsafe conditions and equipment issues, and participate in safety meetings. Respirator use may require medical evaluation and fit testing, as well as a clean-shaven face where needed for an effective seal. Cherokee Brick & Tile Company provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities so they can perform the essential functions of the job.

Requirements

Ability to read, write, and understand instructions, safety procedures, and production documentation.
Basic mechanical aptitude and ability to operate equipment safely after appropriate training and authorization.
Ability to assist with equipment maintenance as training and experience permit.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Effective communication skills.
Attention to safety, quality standards, and accurate recordkeeping.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods; frequently lift, bend, stoop, squat, twist, reach, and perform repetitive hand and arm movements.
Ability to climb stairs and ladders as needed and occasionally lift or assist with materials weighing 50–100 pounds.
Ability to grip and manipulate tools, scales, testing equipment, and materials.
Ability to work around moving machinery, forklifts, and conveyor systems, and in conditions involving heat, dust, noise, and other industrial manufacturing exposures.
Ability to wear required PPE, including safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection, hard hats, steel-toe boots, and respirators when required.
When respirator use is required, ability to meet applicable medical evaluation and fit-testing requirements and maintain a proper respirator seal, including being clean-shaven where the seal contacts the face.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
Must successfully complete a post-offer drug and/or alcohol test as a condition of employment.
Availability for a Monday–Friday day shift, with weekends, holidays, or overtime when required by production needs.

Nice To Haves

Manufacturing, laboratory, or related experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Collect samples of sand, clay, and other raw materials at designated intervals.
Perform sieve analysis, moisture testing, density measurements, and other physical or chemical tests.
Operate scales and weighing equipment to measure materials, samples, and mixtures accurately.
Operate mixers to prepare and blend materials for testing or production.
Safely operate a forklift to move, transport, and stage materials, samples, and supplies when trained and authorized.
Record test results, maintain quality control logs, and report deviations from specifications.
Monitor material quality and communicate findings to production personnel.
Assist with troubleshooting, process adjustments, and quality improvement efforts.
Calibrate, inspect, and maintain laboratory equipment; report malfunctions.
Handle, label, and store chemicals, samples, and testing supplies properly.
Assist with production activities and coworkers as needed.
Maintain clean, organized work areas and follow safety procedures.
Complete required safety training, wear required PPE, report unsafe conditions and incidents, and participate in safety meetings.
Perform other duties as assigned.