LAB TECHNICIAN

LAB TECHNICIAN

JOB SUMMARY:

The Lab Technician ensures that all materials for rail shipments, truck shipments, (In-going & outbound) and plant sampling points are gathered, sampled, analyzed and results submitted to the production and materials management teams in a timely fashion.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible to perform all duties and activities to create a safe, environmentally compliant workplace that produces high quality products in a cost-efficient manner.
• Must perform all duties and activities in a manner that is aligned with our company values:  Integrity, Humility, Collaboration, Customer Focus, Excellence, Open to Change and Innovation.
• Will operate/maintain lab equipment to include x-ray fluorescence spectrometer (X-ray analyzer), Geiger counter, scales, etc.
• Ability to communicate with lab personnel and management team on all sampling data.
• Ability to interpret data and relay information to appropriate personnel to ensure controlled process flow.
• Ability to learn the purpose and relationship of all plant processes.
• Ability to complete designated paperwork.
• Ability to operate truck scales in a safe and efficient manner.
• Ability to perform additional duties as assigned such as back-up to receiving techs and other positions.
• Ability to work additional assigned hours.

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and related software
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Ability to multi-task
• Must be detail oriented.
• Must be self-motivated.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or equivalency required.
• Must complete and maintain all respirator training and certification.
• Must complete and maintain all HAZWOPER training and certification.
• Must complete and maintain all mobile equipment training and certifications.
• Must complete and maintain any additional assigned company required training and certifications.
• Ability to learn and apply all required training in a safe and efficient manner.
• Basic knowledge and use of writing and arithmetic.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to wear respirator.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 75 lbs. at waist level for short durations.
• Ability to work at heights.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, climb, bend, push, or pull for extended periods of time.