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Quality Lab Technician
full-timeHazlehurst

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Location

Hazlehurst

Type

full-time

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About this role

Westlake offers you the potential to enrich your work life and career experience in an entrepreneurial environment. We work together to enhance peoples' lives through our products and presence in the communities in which we operate.​

SUMMARY:

This position performs tests and projects as directed by the QC/Lab Supervisor to support the manufacturing production operations and sales efforts.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Collects representative production samples for testing.
  • Performs appropriate QC Tests.
  • Compile and log test data.
  • Generate COA’s with each shipment.
  • Assure pre-ship samples are sent.
  • Assist in manufacturing quality troubleshooting.
  • Assist in administrative, organization of QC specifications, data and incoming data.
  • Performs Compound Flexible Color Match development work.
  • Generates and approves Process orders for compound production runs.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent.
  • Score Silver or above on WorkKeys test.
  • Quality control lab experience is preferred.
  • Compounds operations experience is preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and work on a computer, stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to walk; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit and climb or balance. 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, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Manufacturing environment includes: dust, outdoors, high noise levels.

Westlake is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable legislation.

If you are an active Westlake employee (or an employee of any Westlake affiliates), please do not apply here. You will apply via the Jobs Hub application in Workday.

Other facts

Tech stack
Quality Control,Testing,Data Logging,Troubleshooting,Color Matching,Process Orders,Sample Collection,QC Specifications,Compound Production

About Westlake

Westlake (NYSE: WLK) is a global manufacturer and supplier of materials and innovative products that enhance life every day. We provide the building blocks for vital solutions — from packaging and healthcare products to automotive and consumer goods to building and construction products.

Employing approximately 16,000 people, Westlake operates in North America, Europe and Asia.

Team size: 10,001+ employees
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Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
Founding Year: 1986

What you'll do

  • The Quality Lab Technician performs tests and projects to support manufacturing operations and sales efforts. Responsibilities include collecting production samples, performing QC tests, logging data, and assisting in quality troubleshooting.

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What does a Quality Lab Technician do at Westlake?

As a Quality Lab Technician at Westlake, you will: the Quality Lab Technician performs tests and projects to support manufacturing operations and sales efforts. Responsibilities include collecting production samples, performing QC tests, logging data, and assisting in quality troubleshooting..

Why join Westlake as a Quality Lab Technician?

Westlake is a leading Chemical Manufacturing company.

Is the Quality Lab Technician position at Westlake remote?

The Quality Lab Technician position at Westlake is based in Hazlehurst, Mississippi, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

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