Regional Quality Lab Tech 1 - NC

Paragon Films Inc•Township of Taylorsville, NC

About The Position

The Regional Quality Lab Tech 1 supports the Quality team by testing returned goods and rolls, conducting process and quality audits, training Quality Testers, and participating in projects assigned by management. The role follows established guidelines and company policies to ensure safe and efficient departmental operations. The position also performs Research & Development testing and supports R&D projects, including maintaining testing procedures and sample inventories, developing tests for stretch-film applications, and conducting resin and film evaluations. It works with Quality, R&D, production, and other departments, and may provide training and guidance to team members. The role requires operating testing equipment and, when needed, a forklift or pallet jack. Work takes place indoors in heat or cold and a moderately loud environment, with required PPE. The schedule may involve overtime, shift rotations, and schedule changes.

Requirements

Proficiency with all R&D stretch-film testing equipment.
Proficiency in R&D processes and procedures, including documentation and test procedures.
Proficiency in R&D Lab Tech 1 duties.
Knowledge of the stretch-film production process and demonstrated proficiency with Paragon Films production lines.
In-depth knowledge of Paragon Films’ product line.
Ability to work in a self-directed role without constant direct supervision.
Ability to train and supervise other team members as applicable.
Sound judgment and adaptability in a fast-paced environment with rapid changes.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and unexpected delays or events while maintaining attention to detail.
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
Ability to practice and promote teamwork.
Ability to use hands and fingers to hold, touch, see, feel, grip, squeeze, push, and pull.
Ability to push, pull, and exert forward force regularly, and to extend arms overhead regularly.
Ability to use enhanced manual dexterity with arms and hands to operate industrial power tools occasionally.
Ability to stand and walk continuously on concrete floors during 12-hour shifts.
Ability to stand, crouch, stoop, bend, and squat frequently; kneel occasionally; climb stairs and ladders occasionally; work on elevated platforms; and climb on uneven surfaces occasionally.
Ability to regularly lift or move 45–55 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 65 pounds.
Ability to understand and communicate verbally in person and over a paging system.
Ability to meet PPE requirements and use PPE when required.
Ability to work overtime and adapt to shift rotations and schedule changes, and to meet deadlines and project completion deadlines.

Responsibilities

Process returned rolls by researching quality issues, testing production, recording data, and reporting findings to the Regional Quality Engineer or Continuous Improvement Engineer.
Use the current ERP system to process and manage raw materials and finished goods quarantined for quality issues, keeping inventory records current and accurate.
Provide management with details and reports on finished-goods and raw-material testing.
Train and certify Quality Testers assigned to the shift on equipment and processes.
Collaborate with Quality and R&D team members.
Develop and maintain procedures for testing equipment used in R&D.
Develop new tests for evaluating stretch-film applications as needed.
Maintain accurate inventory of R&D film samples and resins.
Assist with continuous-improvement activities related to production and quality.
Build and maintain relationships with production and other department personnel to support a cohesive work environment and R&D projects and initiatives.
Assist with training and guidance as needed to support company growth and expansion.
Conduct and manage film testing in Research & Development, providing guidance and direction to other team members involved in testing.
Conduct consistent and unbiased film-product testing using different equipment, including ESTL, Synergy, Highlight Test Cube, and ASTM tensile testing equipment.
Perform R&D Lab Tech 1 duties, including evaluating new and current resins in the materials evaluation lab; using DSC, FTIR, and Melt Index Test equipment; running production lines for resin experiments; performing resin changeovers; and monitoring and troubleshooting resin experiments on production lines at the Oklahoma Plant.
Safely operate a forklift or pallet jack when required for film evaluation, test equipment, or housekeeping duties.
Keep testing, quarantine, and R&D sample areas clean and organized, and assist other departments with housekeeping to maintain a safe, clean facility.
Report problems or damaged equipment on the premises to management promptly for safety and maintenance.
Perform other duties, projects, and requests assigned by management.