Quality Lab Tech

Western Container Corporation•Hattiesburg, MS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

WCC Hattiesburg is looking for a full time Quality Lab Tech to join the team. For more than 45 years the Western Container team has been ensuring that Cola-Cola Bottlers have the highest quality preforms and bottles available to them. Our Mission is to maximize value for our Coca-Cola shareholders by providing the lowest cost, high quality and service, and an assurance of supply for them. Our plants are highly automated with new technology being introduced regularly. Our team is highly collaborative and motivated. Together we strive to keep our Core Values of Personal Responsibility, Professional Behavior, Mutual Respect, and Integrity at the forefront of what we do each day. Typical day-to-day you should expect to perform duties that help maintain acceptable quality assurance practices, procedures, and standards for our products. Each day you would help check quality both in the lab and on the production floor, ensure compliance requirements are met for bottles, preforms, and raw materials. Assist with internal audits and learn more about our products and processes. This role will also play a part in overseeing the Food Safety and GMP Teams.

Requirements

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Basic proficiency on the computer with programs such as Word and Excel.
Able to communicate clearly and effectively both written and verbal.
Interested in learning more about manufacturing, P.E.T. plastics, and continuous improvement.
Must be at least 18 years of age or older.
Prolonged periods of working on your feet.
Able to push, pull or lift up to 25 pounds at a time with assistance.
Visual attention to detail is a must.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED.
Someone looking to gain new knowledge and skills with the potential for career advancement.
A team player who can also be self-motivated to complete tasks in a high-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Perform duties that help maintain acceptable quality assurance practices, procedures, and standards for our products.
Check quality both in the lab and on the production floor.
Ensure compliance requirements are met for bottles, preforms, and raw materials.
Assist with internal audits.
Oversee the Food Safety and GMP Teams.