2nd Shift Lab Technician

About the role

We are seeking a detail-oriented Lab Technician to perform routine laboratory testing and ensure the quality of plastic pellet products. This role involves conducting various tests, accurately documenting results, and maintaining data within company systems.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Pineville, NC.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine laboratory testing on plastic pellet products.
• Conduct visual inspections and evaluate materials for quality compliance.
• Perform tensile, durometer, moisture, melt flow, oxygen index, specific gravity, and IR scan testing.
• Accurately document test results and complete required paperwork.
• Utilize laboratory equipment and testing instruments according to established procedures.
• Enter and maintain data within company systems.
• Follow quality standards, safety procedures, and laboratory protocols.
• Support additional testing and laboratory activities as needed.

Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to learn new processes quickly and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic computer proficiency, including experience using Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong reading comprehension, math, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to accurately document and communicate test results.
• Previous laboratory, quality control, manufacturing, or production experience.
• Experience operating testing equipment or performing material testing.
• Familiarity with SAP or other manufacturing/ERP systems.
• Experience using barcode scanners and electronic documentation systems.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $22.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Schedule

Initial training will be on the first shift (7:00 AM to 3:15 PM). The role will likely transition to a split shift or fully second shift (3:00 PM to 11:00 PM), involving some hours on the first shift and the rest on the second.