Production Lab Assistant

Watts Water Technologies•Fort Myers, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Lab Assistant supports laboratory production operations by preparing, handling, and staging large batches of liquid and dry chemical formulations. This role is responsible for safe transportation, storage, mixing, blending, labeling, and preparation of production chemicals. The position works closely with Production Lab Technicians to ensure efficiency, accuracy, and compliance with safety and quality standards. This position reports to the Operations Leader. This role is on-site and is based in Fort Myers, FL.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required
Ability to follow written instructions, formulations, and standard operating procedures
Basic math skills for measuring and mixing materials accurately
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and safety
Safety and compliance focused mindset.
Strong organizational and time‑management skills.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within production and quality teams.
Clear communication skills for reporting results, documenting work, and escalating issues
Comfort working with industrial equipment and chemical processing systems.
Understanding of and adherence to applicable laws, codes, policies, regulations, and safety practices and procedures, as applicable.
Must successfully establish employment eligibility and satisfactorily complete background checks and required pre-employment testing as a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in a production, manufacturing, laboratory, or chemical-handling environment preferred

Responsibilities

Transport and store palletized raw materials and chemical supplies according to established safety and storage requirements. Transportation frequently requires the use of warehouse pallet jacks.
Measure, lift, pour, mix, and blend large batches of liquid and dry chemical compounds following approved formulations and work instructions
Prepare production batches for downstream use by Chemistry Assemblers, ensuring timely availability and proper staging
Label all containers, vessels, and batches accurately with required identification, lot numbers, and hazard information
Assist Production Lab Technicians with batch preparation, equipment setup, and clean-up activities
Operate and clean mixing, blending, and material-handling equipment in accordance with SOPs
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe production lab environment
Follow all safety protocols, including PPE usage, chemical handling standards, and spill response procedures
Document batch preparation activities, material usage, and quality checks as required
Report on equipment issues, material shortages, or safety concerns to supervisory staff
Support continuous improvement efforts related to efficiency, safety, and quality
Actively support pollution prevention, waste reduction, and safe chemical handling initiatives.
Maintain clean, organized, and inspection‑ready lab and production areas.
Foster strong partnerships with quality, engineering, warehouse, and supply chain teams.
Assume responsibility for other projects and duties as assigned by the Operations Leader or Company management.
Responsibility directly tied to Watts Value (Integrity, Accountability, Continuous Improvement, Transparency)