Franklin, Kentucky
Lab Technician Job Opening in Franklin, Kentucky - The RKW-Group is a globally-active company that manufactures films and non-wovens. Since its founding in 1957, the family-owned and operated company has made a name for itself with its high quality and innovative products. Around 3,000 employees in over 20 locations set high standards in quality, innovation, and customer service and ensure that the Group will continue to occupy a leading position in the European plastics industry for many years to come.
RKW North America in Franklin, Kentucky, has been a part of the RKW Group since the end of 2010. The current location was built in 2000 for the manufacture of films for lamination and technical applications. From its establishment, the site in Franklin focused its attention on the development of technical films that are particularly suited to flexible packaging in both food and non-food categories. In 2006, the plant's capacity was expanded through the addition of multi-layer extrusion technology to complement the product range. In 2012, RKW further increased its presence on the North American market by installing new capacity for the production of films for the hygiene disposables market.
Job Goal:
Under the supervision of the Lab Coordinator, the Lab Technician, will provide technical input in the area of laboratory practices, and performs special tests ensuring quality standards are met. Provides support to the organization in auditing, testing, data gathering, statistical analysis, and complaints.
Shift: Weekend Nights - Fri, Sat, Sun: 6pm-6am. There is a 15% shift premium associated with this shift.
Main Duties:
Work as directed by the Lab Coordinator for sampling and analysis of film products
Carries out laboratory analysis efficiently, effectively, and accurately as per applied approved test methods, completing all assigned analyses on time and to schedule
Liaises with the production personnel to ensure effective application and interpretation of laboratory data
Works safely and effectively ensuring compliance with all safety, quality and environmental policies, procedures and practices
Assures the verification of the lab equipment in compliance with ISO standards
Logs analysis and other relevant data on the laboratory?s data system, accurately and on-time, to be used by process staff and other personnel
Updates the Lab Coordinator of variation from specification or normal operational parameters which might affect technical performance and quality
Acts as a resource to assist in the training of new hires and current employees in best practices and quality compliance
Completes and carries out an effective communication and handover exchange with different departments in the work area
Provides training on the document control system and extended areas
Interpret complex data and correlate results between experimental findings
Provide support to new product and process introductions or technology developments
Design and conduct experiments that determine root causes of failures
Employees must adhere to and support all policies and procedures as they relate to Food Safety.
Employees have a role in supporting, monitoring, and improving the Food Safety Management System.
The successful candidate will possess:
Good demonstrated understanding of quality standards and procedures
Strong written and oral communication skills and the ability to interact with all personnel
Demonstrated time and project management skills
Be able to work independently and as a member of a team
Attention to detail required
Results oriented, multi-tasking, and be able to respond to urgent needs and meeting deadlines
Strong administrative and organizational skills
Proficient computer and MS Office skills (incl. Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access) required
Working knowledge of ISO 9001
Must be able to perform all duties in a safe and effective manner
Benefits:
Health, Dental, Vision offered after 45 day probationary period
Flexible Spending and Health Reimbursement Arrangement offered
Company paid Life Insurance, STD & LTD
401(k) through John Hancock
Holiday pay after 90 day probationary period (9 days)
Prorated Vacation effective January 1st based on time served in previous year
Quarterly Profit Sharing
Job Type: Full-time
Required education:
High school or equivalent
Required experience:
quality/lab: 3 years
industrial lab testing: 3 years
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