Enterprise - Lab Technician

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JOB TITLE:              QA Lab Tech

REPORTS TO:         QA Lab Manager

PURPOSE:                Associate is responsible for performing required testing for each lot processed in the lab. This requires qualification on all corresponding lab equipment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Knowledge of all general plant safety rules & safety absolutes.
2. Willingness to learn multiple testing processes including but not limited to:
   1. Operating Clicker Press to Cut laboratory Test Samples
   2. Operating Washer/Dryers for Dimensional Stability Cycles
   3. Unload CI 5000 when needed
   4. Run electrostatic decay test
   5. Flammability testing when necessary
3. Assist with other testing as needed when job is caught up

SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

1. Computer Skills- Excel MES SAP MTS
2. Understanding test results, analyze data, etc.
3. Detail Oriented
4. Basic Math skills. (Average, Decimal Places)

PROGRAMS/SYSTEMS:  

1. Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.)
2. Entering Data in Computer for Test Results (MTS)
3. Generating Test Form to Begin Process
4. Logging Headers from Inspection into Inventory Summary

MACHINES, TOOLS, AND EQUIPMENT:

1. Various Testing Equipment
2. Safety Glasses
3. Computers
4. Gloves
5. Pencil/Pens

ADDITIONAL QUALITIES:

1. Safety Mindset
2. Dependable & Self Driven
3. Can work with a team
4. Can work a rotating shift 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:                                        FREQUENCY, AMOUNT, OR DESCRIPTION

1. Standing:             Ability to stand while operating or completing tests:                                    75% of day
2. Sitting:                  Ability to sit down or stay seated at computer terminal:                                30% of day
3. Walking:               Ability to move throughout the department:                                                  20% of day
4. Lifting:                 Ability to lift up to 25lbs:                                                                               <5% of day

                                  Ability to lift up to 10lbs:                                                                               <5% of day

1. Climbing:             N/A                                                                                                                0% of day
2. Push/Pull/Reach: Ability to push/pull cabinet drawers/samples cart                                        5% of day
3. Bending:               Ability to pick up objects from the floor, etc.                                                5% of day
4. Visual Acuity:      Ability to read documents, computer screens                                                 100% of day

Milliken is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, including but not limited to lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), ancestry, national origin, citizenship, age physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

To request a reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, a job interview, or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact TalentAcquisition@milliken.com.