Lab Technician

About Us WHO WE ARE

We are Kronospan – the world's leading producer of wood-based panels including MDF, OSB, Particleboard and Laminate Flooring. Operating more than 40 sites worldwide, we offer our associates numerus opportunities. We are looking for hard-working, dedicated individuals, who want to join our growing U.S. team.

Your Career, your way.

Our core values are reflected in everything we do: We are inquisitive with a will to win. We explore new processes and we focus on innovation. Our associates share knowledge and experiences and work collaboratively. We foster an inclusive working environment and welcome diversity. We take responsibility for the environment in which we live and work and practice sustainability in everything we do.

Main duties and responsibilities

Summary Lab Technicians are responsible for attaining and controlling the quality status of raw and finished product in the Laminate Flooring plant. They are responsible for conducting all on-going quality audits, inspections, and lab tests. This position is also responsible for inspecting all incoming raw material, completing proper documentation, and inputting all required data into a computerized database.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform routine quality audits of the pressing and finishing departments
• Inspect all incoming raw material to be sure the material meets quality expectations
• Conduct and document finished goods inspections and evaluations
• Communicate all test results accurately to the Shift Supervisor and Quality Manager
• Identify, designate and document down grading of inspected material
• Log, evaluate and report all quality data
• Input all quality data into required computerized data system
• Perform all required lab tests on an established basis and to established standards
• Identify root cause of issues during production and document issues on required logs
• Follow up on issues assigned to this position through the action log

Requirements WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

• High school diploma or G.E.D
• Basic computer skills
• The ability to identify root cause of issues during production, document issues, and follow up
• The ability to read and understand drawings
• Excellent attendance record
• Ability to handle multiple priorities, stress, provide detailed work, sound reasoning, and meet required deadlines
• The ability to be flexible in duties, analytical and possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to be exceptionally self-motivated and directed, organized, and a keen attention to detail
• The ability to work consistently on a concrete plant production floor and in multiple (hot, cold, dirty, etc.) environmental conditions
• Good vision with or without corrective lenses
• The ability to be available for on-call and periodic overtime
• The ability to work a 12 hour rotating (days/nights) shift including weekends and holidays
• The ability to frequently bend, lift (minimum 50 lbs unassisted), stand for extended periods of time, kneel and move for extended periods of time
• The ability to have dexterity of hands and fingers to utilize appropriate equipment and tools

What Will Put You Ahead

• The ability to present ideas in a business-friendly and user-friendly language
• Exceptionally self-motivated and directed. Energetic, forward thinking and creative with high ethical standards

What we offer

This position is not eligible for relocation assistance

What You Will Get As a company dedicated to its associates, we offer numerous benefits and advantages:

• Growth opportunities, domestic and international, with the world's leading producer of wood panel products
• Work in a diverse, inclusive environment with colleagues from around the world
• You enjoy highly competitive benefits program including affordable medical, dental and vision plans
• Company paid life and short & long term disability plans
• Supplemental life, critical illness and accident plans for you and your family
• 401 (k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off including a generous paid vacation plan and holidays after 90 days
• “Life of Career” training opportunities through our global or local KronoAcademy
• Uniform & reimbursement for safety boots & prescription safety glasses and company provided tools

Together we work, together we win.

What To Send Our Way

• A cover letter along with your Resume, highlighting your education, experience and skills.

• EB2