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Lab/Quality Technician

Drax
Winnsboro, LA Full Time
POSTED ON 2/27/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/23/2025

Lab / Quality Technician

Full-time, Permanent

One-site

Location : Urania, LA

At Drax, we areworking towards a zero-carbon, sustainable future and you can help make thisfuture a reality.

If you are a teamplayer, adaptable to change, and have a hands-on attitude, join the team as aLab / Quality Technician.

So, what will you bedoing?

In this role, you willbe responsible for measuring the quality and durability of manufactured woodpellets and ensuring that feedback is given to Operations when qualityexceedances are recorded.  This position uses knowledge of regulatoryrequirements to assess, document and make recommendations for qualityassurance.

About theRole :

Some of your day-to-dayduties include :

  • Conduct analyses of samples, compile data, identify out of spec samples using mechanical or electronic equipment or chemical analysis
  • Follows standard operating instructions / procedures in the performance of all laboratory areas
  • Maintain quality control tools and quality assurance instructions; audit and maintain lab test procedures; ensure that all test results are timely and accurate
  • Maintain an evergreen 5S program in the lab environment
  • Approach issues, mechanical failures, and operational issues with a Continuous Improvement mindset. (MBE)

Who you are?

Do you have?

  • High school diploma or equivalent required
  • Minimum of 3 years industrial experience
  • Ability to adapt to working within a team or lone working environment, with minimal supervision
  • Perform quality control inspections and complete appropriate paperwork
  • Must have a professional attitude and work well with others
  • Promote a safe working environment and follow all workplace and job safety procedures
  • Knowledgeable of Lean / 5S principles
  • Competencies : Organizational Skills, Communication Proficiency, Technical Capacity, Leadership, Teamwork Orientation, Problem Solving / Analysis
  • Self-driven with ability to adapt to working within a team or lone working environment, with minimal supervision
  • Commitment to work safely and consistently demonstrate safe behaviors & attitude
  • Demonstrates interpersonal skills that enhance the team approach to work and problem solving
  • Then keep reading.

    What’s it like to workat Drax?

  • A competitive salary, with opportunities to grow your experience and build an exciting career.
  • A supportive team environment where you will continuously learn and grow.
  • Great health and dental benefits starting from day one at Drax!
  • A 401K matching plan to support your personal and family goals (also starting from day one at Drax!).
  • A company bonus plan which rewards overall Drax performance, safety, and scorecard achievement.
  • Ifthis role sounds good, we’d love to hear from you!  Click "Applynow"

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