Lab Technician

To support the quality control auditing measurement and evaluation of raw, finished, or in-process materials for conformance to Berry Global/customer requirements using laboratory testing methods.

About Magnera

• Magnera's purpose is to better the world with new possibilities made real.
• For more than 160 years, the originating companies have delivered the material solutions their partners need to thrive.
• Through economic upheaval, global pandemics and changing end-user needs, they have consistently found ways to solve problems and exceed expectations.
• By bringing together these legacy companies, the distinct scale and comprehensive portfolio of products will bring customers more materials and choices.
• With a combined legacy of resilience, Magnera will build personal partnerships that withstand an ever-changing world.

Responsibilities

• Also, interpretation and communication of test results to operations, and general housekeeping of laboratory area to ensure a safe, orderly, and clean environment.
• Advancement within the Laboratory Technicians job classification is based upon the criteria set forth in the advancement procedures.
• Laboratory Technicians are responsible for performing the following duties: Work in a safe and efficient manner.
• Perform all necessary testing of raw materials, in-process, & finished product per instructions on lab data report sheets in a timely manner in conjunction with production of finished product.
• Also evaluate films and laminate visually for conformance to requirements.
• Interpret testing results ensuring precision and accuracy and analyze quality windows control charts for trends or out of control situations.
• Work closely with operations and process technicians to achieve property targets using statistical process control techniques.
• Communicate out of specification or out of control situations to team leaders, line leaders, and/or process technicians for necessary corrective actions or process adjustments.
• Follow critical inspection path procedures performing any necessary re-tests for out of specification or out of control data to ensure accuracy of data.
• Complete lab data sheets accurately and legibly for retention as a quality record.
• Store, identify, retrieve (when required), and discard production retains per customer/Berry Global retention requirements and procedures.
• Document line conditions (when applicable) and enter into quality windows.
• Understand and follow the Quality Policy.
• Maintain a clean & orderly work environment by cleaning floors, test machine surfaces, empty trash cans, etc.
• Work cooperatively with others in a self-directing team environment.
• Other duties and special testing as required.

Requirements

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Work is performed in a plant environment with frequent contact with others.
• Requires prolonged standing and frequent bending, stooping and stretching, manual dexterity, the ability to distinguish letters, occasional lifting, and the use of office equipment.
• Demonstration of leadership ability and an understanding of the basics of extrusion and/or conversion.

Preferred

• High School Diploma or GED Experience : Previous manufacturing experience preferred.