This position is responsible for performing routine Laboratory analysis of process sample materials using Laboratory instrumentation and analytical equipment to provide data on raw materials, process streams, product, and analyzer cross-checks. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES - May include, but are not limited to, the following:Work rotating shift (12-hr)/one Technician per shift; possibly day shift – 8 hrs/day. Follow standard routine and non-routine laboratory procedures and test methods. Recordin... more details
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SUMMARY
This position is responsible for performing routine Laboratory analysis of process sample materials using Laboratory instrumentation and analytical equipment to provide data on raw materials, process streams, product, and analyzer cross-checks.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
May include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Work rotating shift (12-hr)/one Technician per shift; possibly day shift – 8hrs/day
- Follow standard routine and non-routine laboratory procedures and test methods.
- Recording of all test results, sample identification and other necessary information to assure that quality records are maintained.
- Maintain a clean, safe work environment, report problems and/or problem areas to supervision.
- Perform standards and control sample testing as required to insure proper operations of testing equipment.
- Obtain and analyze environmental samples as needed to meet environmental standards.
- Conducts timely checks, performs minor maintenance and/or adjustments and repairs.
- Use statistical techniques when appropriate.
- Monitor cylinder gas pressure each shift and change out cylinders as necessary.
- Evaluate and recommend changes to help improve test procedures or other lab policies.
- Anticipate and report inventory needs of consumable supplies prior to depletion.
- Maintain housekeeping standards in QC lab on a daily basis.
- Perform duties in a manner that protects personal safety as well as the safety of all personnel on site. Whenever appropriate, promptly report Safety, Health or Environmental incidents or issues to management so the situation can be corrected. Attend Monthly Safety Meetings to help prevent off site and job accidents.
- Perform the primary thinking encompassed by this job description.
- Comply with all Company policies and procedures.
- Fully supports Company goals of continuous improvement and operational excellence at strategic and tactical levels including reviewing area of responsibility for improvement opportunities to initiate projects or communicate ideas to management as well active participation on project teams.
- This position may be required to drive company vehicles from time to time.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
- College degree preferred, but not necessary, High School diploma minimal education requirement.
- Three to five years applicable work experience; must be proficient in math skills.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to touch, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. Employee may be required to use stairs/elevators and have the ability to occasionally work at elevated heights. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate as normally based in an office. Some of the work may be required in the operating units which can require usage of required PPE including safety glasses, hearing protection, etc. May also result in exposure to outside elements and may require usage of stairs and elevators. Travel including air travel or auto travel may occasionally be required.
Westlake is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable legislation.
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