What are the responsibilities and job description for the Overnight Lab Tech position at Poly-America?
Overview
Poly-America, L.P., leading plastics manufacturer, is currently seeking a Lab Technician to join our Quality Assurance and Testing Department. Poly-America produces several lines of polyethylene products including high quality trash bags, construction films, and geomembrane liners. Poly-America is also the most technologically advanced and largest recycler and compounder of polyethylene in the world.
Dedicated to providing the highest quality polyethylene products, our team of chemical, mechanical, electrical and process engineers is at the forefront of modern plastics technology. The company’s innovative design team is responsible for several technological breakthroughs in blown-film extrusion and bag making. We also maintain one of the most sophisticated on-site labs in the plastics industry.
Responsibilities
Lab Technicians at Poly-America are responsible for conducting work measurement and other studies on plastic materials to ensure that they meet pre-determined specifications. This role is also responsible for making lab batches of product samples, collecting and analyzing quality related data, and executing test procedures that help ensure the optimum use of raw materials in production scale batches. The role may involve additional responsibilities and opportunities as they become necessary and/or are assigned by management.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess:
- recent experience working in a laboratory or quality control / quality assurance role.
- The ability to maintain strong attention to detail in a fast paced environment.
- The ability to work a night shift or a day shift as assigned by management.
- The aptitude and desire necessary to be a good student of Poly-America processes, equipment, and procedures.
Poly-America offers competitive compensation packages including Medical/Dental, paid vacations and holidays, and 401(K).