Lab Tech
- Chattanooga, TN, United States
$50,000 to $57,000 USD / year
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- $50,000 to $57,000 USD / year
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Original job description
Ready to Shape the Future of Manufacturing? Are you a detail-oriented problem solver with a passion for quality and precision? We are seeking a dynamic Quality Laboratory Technician to join our production team! In this vital role, you won't just run tests - you will be the frontline defender of product excellence, ensuring our advanced plastic manufacturing and converting operations run flawlessly. If you thrive in an active, hands-on technical environment where your insights directly impact continuous improvement and material safety, we want to hear from you. Step into a role that offers steady growth, modern testing equipment, and a collaborative team culture! -- What’s in It for You: Your Benefits
We take care of the people who keep our quality high. Here is what you can look forward to:
- Comprehensive Health Coverage: Full medical, dental, and vision insurance to keep you and your family healthy.
- Flexible Care Options: Access to a suite of voluntary health benefits tailored to your lifestyle.
- Work-Life Balance: 1–2 weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO) to refresh and recharge.
salary: $50,000 - $57,000 per year shift: First work hours: 8 AM - 8 PM education: High School
Responsibilities
- Must Have Lab Tech or Quality Experience working inside a lab to maintain standards and operate lab testing equipment
- Must Have Forklift Certification - OSHA specific preferred
- Perform limited quality testing (willing to train) on manufactured plastic sheets, including thickness, friction, impact resistance, and clarity evaluations.
- Verify product specifications during line startups and material changeovers to ensure compliance before distribution.
- Conduct regular inspections across both production and finishing operations.
- Use lab equipment (willing to train) such as micrometers, gauges, tensile testers, and moisture analyzers.
- Maintain safety standards by adhering to strict food-safety and regulatory compliance guidelines.
- Assist production line with quality outlines.
- Nice to Have Microsoft Excel Experience
- Nice to Have Barcom Experience
The essential functions of this role include:
- working in a smoke free environment
- wearing steel toe shoes
- working in a non-temperature controlled environment
- manual lifting up to 50lbs
- standing for 2 hours at one time
- working up to 8 hrs of overtime per week
- working weekends
Skills
- Production Inspection
- Quality Assurance
- Use Lab Testing Equipment
- Plastic Film Evaluation
- Quality testing
- Troubleshooting
- Data Analysis
- Forklift Certification (1 year of experience is required)
Qualifications
- Years of experience: 1 year
- Experience level: Entry Level
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Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
More about this job
Skills
- Forklift certification
- Verify product specifications
- Regulatory compliance
- Inspection
- Laboratory equipment
- Food safety
- Microsoft Excel
- Heavy lifting
- Quality assurance
- Troubleshooting
- Data analysis