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Koch Industries

Quality Lab Technician

Koch Industries, New Augusta, Mississippi, United States, 39462

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Quality Lab Technician

Our Georgia-Pacific Leaf River Cellulose Facility in New Augusta, MS, is currently recruiting for a Quality Lab Technician. This individual will perform final product testing, verify sample properties, and take the necessary corrective action when the product is out of specifications. This position will work a 12-hour rotating shift, and the starting pay is $23.64 per hour. For nearly 40 years, the Leaf River team has been on a journey to make the best products possible for customers while doing it in new and innovative ways. Our products include chemical cellulose, custom fibers, and nonwoven materials that are used in products such as diapers, baby wipes and coffee filters. As one of six mills in the GP Cellulose business, Leaf River is a showcase of safety, operational and environmental excellence. Adhere to all plant health, safety, and environmental guidelines, policies, and procedures. Sample and test baled and rolled fluff pulp according to procedure and schedule. Input quality data, verifying accuracy and reporting results with a strong sense of urgency. Perform calculations, enter data, assign quality, and communicate results and issues. Perform quality inspections of the fluff line throughout the rolled fluff production process. One or more years of experience working in a lab environment; college/university labs apply to this requirement. Experience using Microsoft Office programs. Experience working with and analyzing numerical data. Three (3) or more years' experience working in a lab environment. Associates degree or higher in a science or mathematics discipline. Experience performing equipment operation, maintenance, and calibrations for a Quality/Industrial lab discipline. Experience working rotating shifts. All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. As a Koch company and a leading manufacturer of bath tissue, paper towels, paper-based packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers, building products and much more, Georgia-Pacific works to meet evolving needs of customers worldwide with quality products. Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test.