What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dewey Plant - Lab Technician position at Milliken and Company?
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Participation in the safety and environmental processes at the lab and plant level.
Be efficient in performing and recording the quality tests required to ensure products meet the specifications communicated to customers. These tests involve many different analytical methods which all new hires will learn through the established training process. Performing tasks in a manner that adheres to and promotes ISO 9001standards is critical. All aspects of the job will be learned through training.
SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL
- Responsible for participating in safety process in the lab and plant.
- Responsible to participate in maintaining the Quality Assurance Lab in an environmentally sound manner through promotion of waste reduction and pollution prevention.
- Ensure all wastes are properly characterized handled and disposed of by the appropriate procedure.
- Participate in programs and activities to achieve Environmental Objectives and Targets.
- Monitor and observe safety regulations and report all hazards. Follow up and report progress of safety correction projects to the QA Lab Manager.
- Monitor laboratory equipment that will keep personnel exposure within guidelines provided by the Environmental Manager.
- Complete all Dewey plant required safety training.
- Understand RC-14001 requirements and see that requirements are met in assigned areas.
- Handle and Transport drums that are approximately 400-450 pounds by hand truck.
- Lift up to 45 pounds
GENERAL
QUALITY
OTHER
2. Responsible to perform other necessary duties as directed by the QA Lab Manager.
TRAINING : Applicable training may include :
1. Job specific software training
ADA PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS, FREQUENCY, AMOUNT, OR DESCRIPTION
Sitting
Ability to sit down at least
50% of day
Standing
Ability to stand while working at least
95% of day
Moving
Ability to move throughout the plant at least
25% of day
Lifting
Ability to lift to at least 45 lbs. without assistance
10% of day
Ascending / Descending
Ability to walk upstairs or use ladders at some frequency
10% of day
Bending
Ability to bend or stoop
10% of day
Visual Acuity
Visual acuity adequate to perform job duties, including reading information from printed sources and computer screens at least, visibility to discern colors
As Required
Cognitive
Ability to make decisions, reason & understand information
As Required
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.
