The Laboratory Technician procures samples from areas throughout the plant, prepares samples for physical testing and/or chemical analysis, conducts all physical testing and analysis, and operates any process control equipment systems used during performance of the regular quality control function. This is a 12-hour rotating shift position, includes weekends, holidays and evenings.
Responsibilities
- Exhibits and maintains safe work and environmental compliance practices while performing tasks
- Procures required samples from plant or quarry locations, transports the samples to the laboratory and prepares the samples for analytical or physical testing
- Analyzes a wide range of materials, calculates required information and records findings of information using data processing systems
- Prepares standard solutions for use in chemical analysis and conducts plant control tests
- Sets-up and performs designated tests throughout the plant as necessary
- Conducts sieve analysis and other designated procedures on raw or other process-related materials
- Makes routine calculations necessary to perform duties including computations using standardized algebraic formulas
- Manually records test results
- Observes general Laboratory safety rules, uses appropriate procedures and safety equipment when handling chemicals
- Advises management as to test results which effect operational parameters and necessary corrections to operations
- Keeps equipment in laboratory clean and in orderly conditions; performs clean-up duties in all areas of the plant
- Performs other duties as assigned
Education
High school diploma/GED with college coursework. AA degree preferred.
Requirements/Qualifications
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Must pass a written laboratory exam
- Proficiency with computers is required
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Must be proficient at reading, writing, math and operational logic
- Ability to produce accurate and timely statistics
- Ability to learn and comply with all plant, company, and MSHA safety rules and regulations
- Physical requirements: sitting, standing, stooping and bending for long periods of time (up to 8 hrs.), climbing, lifting up to 70 lbs., and crawling under and into enclosed spaces
- Must work in all weather conditions: heat, cold, wet, dry and/or dusty conditions and near hot kiln process
- Ability to work in surroundings that include heat, dust, vibration, heights and confined spaces
- Exposure to cement, clay, limestone and various chemicals
- Must be able to work 12 hour rotating shifts, including days, nights, weekends and holidays.
- Experience working in a manufacturing or cement facility preferred
Compensation
This is a 12-hour rotating shift position, which will include days, nights, weekends, and holidays. Pay rate is $35.07 - $37.08 per hour, premium pay for nights, Sundays and holidays.
Conditions of Employment
Please apply online on our Careers page and include resume with updated work history. Successful final candidate must submit to post-offer pre-employment physical examination, drug/alcohol screen, and background check.
Location: Redding, CA, US, 96003
Job Type: Hourly - Full-Time
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