Pulp Process & Environmental Laboratory Technician
About The Position
Nippon Dynawave Packaging Company (NDP) is hiring a Technician for the Pulp Process and Environmental Laboratory at its manufacturing facility in Longview, Washington. The role involves collecting and testing process and environmental samples from pulping and chemical recovery equipment, the wastewater treatment plant, solid waste streams, and stormwater discharges. Analyses include physical, chemical, and biological testing of process and waste samples. The Technician must follow testing methods strictly and track results in detail, especially environmental compliance results submitted to the Washington Department of Ecology. The work is performed in a self-directed environment with teamwork, quality, and workplace safety as standards. The typical schedule is Monday through Friday on an eight-hour day shift, with occasional evening and weekend work depending on site activities and workload. The starting hourly rate is $29.720, with the opportunity to advance to a Journeyman Technician rate of $40.515. Relocation assistance is not provided.
Requirements
- Successfully complete at least two years of college-level science coursework, including at least one year of college-level chemistry; grade transcripts are required.
- Obtain a satisfactory grade on a qualification exam assessing basic chemistry and mathematics knowledge.
- Demonstrate a stable work history with at least two years of work experience; a bachelor's or associate degree in a related technical field may substitute for work experience.
- Pass a pre-hire drug test, including marijuana testing.
- Have good verbal and writing skills, with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Have working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel.
- Demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with site leadership, regulatory officials, mill operating personnel, and maintenance personnel.
- Be team-oriented, have a good work ethic and positive attitude, and be able to work independently.
- Be willing to work extended hours and off shifts when conditions warrant.
- Be physically able to collect environmental samples in remote locations and at heights in an industrial facility, carry loaded sample containers, and climb steep terrain, stairs, and ladders as needed.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in an industrial or laboratory work environment.
Responsibilities
- Collect process and environmental samples from pulping and chemical recovery process equipment, the wastewater treatment plant, solid waste streams, and stormwater discharges.
- Conduct physical, chemical, and biological analyses of process and waste samples.
- Follow testing methods strictly and maintain detailed tracking of test results.
- Ensure environmental compliance testing results submitted to the Washington Department of Ecology are accurately tracked.
- Prioritize work tasks and meet critical deadlines.
- Work effectively with site leadership, regulatory officials, mill operating personnel, and maintenance personnel.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
