Quality Control Lab Technician

About Us

At Lhoist North America, our core values of Respect, Courage, and Integrity are more than words. We respect people, encourage courageous innovation, and uphold integrity in everything we do. We believe our people make the difference. That’s why we invest in talent by offering meaningful opportunities to grow your skills, expand your knowledge, and pursue your interests. Our work environment prioritizes safety, fosters collaboration across teams, and embraces inclusion. Here, you’ll be challenged to grow, and you’ll be supported throughout your career journey.

Responsibilities

• Leadership for laboratory safety and environmental:
  • Ensure a safe workplace and regulatory compliance with federal (OSHA), state, local, and Company safety policies.
  • Support Environmental Health and Safety initiatives and awareness programs.
  • Actively participate in audits for regulatory, quality, safety, and environmental compliance at the site.
  • Be a leader and promoter of employee safety culture.
• Quality Control Testing / Production Support:
  • Maintain quality assurance programs.
  • Accurately sample and measure chemical and physical properties on all types of raw and finished products following established laboratory guidelines.
  • Effectively document, interpret, and communicate analysis to maintain product quality.
  • Prepare charts and graphs of data and enter data into a computer for analysis.
  • Conduct quality audits in various departments to ensure consistently high quality of products.
  • Effectively communicate quality findings with team members and report non-conformances to leadership.
  • Test moisture, viscosity, and core on final product.
• Laboratory Management:
  • Maintain chemical solutions, laboratory instruments, and work environment in a clean and safe manner.
  • Maintain laboratory supplies and related inventory.
  • Communicate needed repairs and replacements with Terminal manager or leadership at the site.
• Leadership Team Support:
  • Learn daily responsibilities for being a backup to the Production and Maintenance Supervisors during absences, ensuring smooth daily operations and workflow continuity.
  • Collaborate with leadership team members to address operational issues and maintain productivity standards.

Qualifications

• Interacts and behaves professionally, following Lhoist corporate core principles of Courage, Respect, and Integrity.
• Demonstrated ability to closely follow testing protocols and quality procedures, and report results.
• Familiarity with Quality Management systems and understanding of their application to manufacturing processes.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Good critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Good numerical skills to report results.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Demonstrated skills entering, retrieving, and manipulating data in a Quality Management System and Microsoft-based computer system.

Physical Demands

• Must be physically able to perform work assigned.
• Must be physically capable of accessing all plant locations, including heights of 150 feet, confined spaces, climbing ladders or stairs, and accessing tunnels.
• Will be working at times in a covered environment but mainly in a lime/mineral environment.
• Exposure to the following working conditions: extreme heat and cold, noise, vibration, oils, and atmospheric conditions such as dust, fumes, and lime/mineral particles.
• Required actions (from time to time): standing, walking, balancing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, talking, seeing, hearing, and sitting.
• Ability to lift/carry up to 10 pounds.

Requirements

• Education:
  • Required: High school diploma or GED equivalent.
  • Preferred: Associate degree or bachelor’s degree in chemistry or other science-based degree program, and/or combination of education and experience.
• Experience:
  • Required: Minimum of one (1) year of quality or laboratory experience.
  • Preferred: Experience working in a heavy industrial setting is a plus.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Paid vacation and sick time.
• Attractive 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a generous Employer Match and Supplemental Contribution based on Years of Service.
• Educational assistance to encourage continued learning and professional development.