LAB TECHNICIAN

VYBOND SPECIALTY ADHESIVES LLC•Franklin, KY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Lab Technician is responsible for conducting testing and analysis to help ensure product integrity, safety, and quality. The role works from established written or verbal procedures, prepares and operates test equipment, records and reviews test results, and reports issues to the Quality Supervisor as needed. It also involves collecting samples from manufacturing equipment, conducting product checks, maintaining records and equipment, and following safety, GMP, and company requirements. The position is based in Franklin, Kentucky, and is a full-time, hourly manufacturing role in the Quality Assurance department. The technician may be assigned additional responsibilities as needed and must be able to work overtime when required.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Ability to read and write.
Basic math skills.
Excellent attendance.
Ability to maintain a safe work environment and perform all duties safely and effectively.
Ability to work overtime as required.
Must be licensed and able to drive the QA sample cart.
Ability to perform the described physical tasks, including standing, frequent walking and reaching, handling equipment, and occasionally lifting or carrying up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Previous manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

Prepare test equipment and calibrate instruments and gauges when specified.
Follow established written and verbal procedures and instructions.
Set up and operate various test equipment and use a workstation computer.
Perform testing according to product specifications and procedures.
Record, review, and enter test data; report results or concerns to the supervisor as needed.
Maintain required records and reports.
Review run charts during data entry, check that processes remain in control, and take appropriate action when needed.
Package retain samples when required.
Perform periodic and additional testing, including vendor items, customer complaint products, dock audits, and R&D trial samples.
Collect product samples from manufacturing equipment and retrieve samples from plant areas using the QA cart.
Perform product checks on QA release products.
Detect and report unusual conditions to appropriate supervisors.
Follow safety, GMP, and company rules and regulations.
Keep the work area and equipment clean and orderly, including performing cleaning duties.
Move samples and product boxes by cart to laboratory, finished-goods, or retaining areas; hang samples on laboratory racks and prepare sample strips for testing.
Perform additional responsibilities as needed.