Job Description
Summary
This position performs fire and flammability testing of consumer products learning multiple industry methods.
Job Functions
- Govmark Lab- This position performs fire and flammability testing of consumer products learning multiple industry methods.
- Works under general supervision to perform the following job functions, generally:
- Performs routine laboratory testing in a flammability testing lab, following relevant company’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) and methods. Validate performance on methods as required.
- Test to applicable standards (ASTM, NFPA, CFR, ISO etc.) and customer specific protocols.
- Under supervision, develop, write, review, perform and validate test methods, laboratory SOPs, and other department level operating and quality documents.
- Set up, test, extinguish, and overhaul multiple different fire tests. Willing to learn and has good organization and attention to detail
- May assist in limited internal support to marketing, sales, customer service and laboratory operations regarding test, report and other technical information.
- Demonstrates good and safe work habits and enforces a clean working environment.
- Perform general upkeep and housekeeping of the laboratory
- Accurately complete and maintain all laboratory reports.
- May also have prep or field responsibilities, as required by business needs.
- May be required to receive, sort, log client samples into the data base
- May be required to overhaul mattresses, sort, distribute to designated areas
- May be required to build basic furniture and use power tools
- May be required to archive, return, or dispose of client samples as per established procedure.
- Perform daily, weekly, and monthly Quality Assurance/Quality Control checks on equipment.
- Assist in keeping inventory of laboratory chemicals and equipment necessary for the day to day functioning of the laboratory and in compiling list of supplies to be ordered when needed.
- Assists in calibration / verification tasks and other ISO 17025 related activities.
- Ensure all personal protective equipment (PPE) relevant for tasks is worn at all times.
- Adheres to internal standards, policies and procedures.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Qualifications
Education and Experience
- Must be comfortable working in a fire testing laboratory.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Language Skills: Intermediate (Preferred)
- Mathematical Skills: Intermediate (Preferred)
- Reasoning Skills/Abilities: Intermediate (Preferred)
- Ability to execute detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. (Preferred)
- Ability to work independently under direct supervision (Preferred)
- Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations. (Preferred)
- Ability to follow directions ensuring the end results are accurate and completed with the required timeframe. (Preferred)
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. (Preferred)
Computer Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, and Word) - Intermediate user proficiency (Preferred)
Pay Range: $21.15 - $26.44/ hour
Additional Information
Benefits
- Competitive salary.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance for full time employees.
- Retirement savings plan.
- Continuous professional development and training opportunities.
- A dynamic, collaborative work environment.
- Access to cutting-edge cryptographic technology and tools.
Physical Demands of the Job
- Stand: Occasionally
- Move or traverse: Frequently
- Sit: Constantly
- Use hands: Constantly
- Reach with hands and arms: Occasionally
- Climb or balance: Occasionally
- Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl: Occasionally
- Talk/hear: Constantly
- Taste/Smell: Occasionally
- Lift/carry/push or pull: Occasionally 30 lbs
Additional information
SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.
This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
If you are applying for a position within the United States and you have difficulty completing the on-line employment application because of a disability, please call 201-508-3149 for assistance and leave a message. You will receive a callback. Please note, this phone number is not for general employment information but is only for individuals who are experiencing difficulty applying for a position due to a disability.
Qualifications
**Education and Experience**
* Must be comfortable working in a fire testing laboratory.
**Knowledge, Skills and Abilities**
* Language Skills: Intermediate (Preferred)
* Mathematical Skills: Intermediate (Preferred)
* Reasoning Skills/Abilities: Intermediate (Preferred)
* Ability to execute detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. (Preferred)
* Ability to work independently under direct supervision (Preferred)
* Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations. (Preferred)
* Ability to follow directions ensuring the end results are accurate and completed with the required timeframe. (Preferred)
* Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. (Preferred)
**Computer Skills**
* Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, and Word) - Intermediate user proficiency (Preferred)
Pay Range: $21.15 - $26.44/ hour
Additional Information
Benefits
* Competitive salary.
* Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance for full time employees.
* Retirement savings plan.
* Continuous professional development and training opportunities.
* A dynamic, collaborative work environment.
* Access to cutting-edge cryptographic technology and tools.
Physical Demands of the Job
* Stand: Occasionally
* Move or traverse: Frequently
* Sit: Constantly
* Use hands: Constantly
* Reach with hands and arms: Occasionally
* Climb or balance: Occasionally
* Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl: Occasionally
* Talk/hear: Constantly
* Taste/Smell: Occasionally
* Lift/carry/push or pull: Occasionally 30 lbs
Additional information
SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.
This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
If you are applying for a position within the United States and you have difficulty completing the on-line employment application because of a disability, please call 201-508-3149 for assistance and leave a message. You will receive a callback. Please note, this phone number is not for general employment information but is only for individuals who are experiencing difficulty applying for a position due to a disability.
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