Quality Control Lab Technician

Greif is seeking a Quality Control Lab Technician in Austell, GA. Responsibilities include adhering to safety policies, conducting quality control tests on paperboard, assisting in machine turnovers, and coordinating with production teams. Candidates must understand paper properties and the paper-making process, be computer literate, and work rotating shifts. The position requires 8.25 hours/day, 6-7 days/week, with periodic 12-hour shifts and attendance at safety meetings.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES Adheres to all mill safety policies. Participates in mill-wide safety, housekeeping and all continuous improvement programs including Operational Excellence (OPEX), Lean Manufacturing, 5S, etc. Has a thorough understanding of QC Lab practices, using Quality Control testing equipment to conduct periodic checks on paperboard -- weight, caliper, moisture, dimensions, strength, water absorption, appearance of paperboard. Assist on machine turnovers and product trials, inventories, uses SBP, MES, PARCView and Valmet systems, and various other tasks as needed. Conducts QC checks on all reel turn-ups. Operates and troubleshoots chemical make-down and delivery systems. Operates powered industrial vehicles safely to handle chemicals, move parts, etc. as needed. Works closely and coordinates with the production team to produce quality paperboard. Responsible for making quality control recommendations to production to save, oddlot, or reject paperboard and communicate decision with Shift Supervisor. Safely participate in outage activities including maintenance and upkeep of steam and condensate equipment. QUALIFICATIONS Must have a good understanding of paper properties and the testing associated with these properties. Must have a good understanding of the paper making process. Must be willing to work rotating shifts and work overtime as needed. Requires 8.25 hours/day-6 to7 days/week and periodic splitting 12-hour shifts. Must be computer literate and have the ability to learn SBP, MES, PARCView, Valmet, and some basic Microsoft applications. Must be willing to safely work with all chemicals. Must be able to safely and efficiently work with paper testing equipment. Perform the safe and efficient use of basic hand tools. Cut 7 square feet samples across the sheet every reel change and ensure: Proper weight, caliper, moisture – ply-bond, ring crush, water, cobb/water immersion test, drop test, assist crew on breaks, prepare steam / hot air for weight and grade changes Proper operation of the calendar stack system water box system. Know How To: Use a calculator, Read a micrometer, Read a tape measure, Perform simple math calculations, Perform general computers skills; SBP and MES skills a plus. Chemical system rounds every four (4) hours. Attendance required in all safety meetings. Reporting for work on time required. Other Follow all standard work practices and understand how varying will affect our final product quality. Understand and support all Continuous Improvement initiatives. This list is not all inclusive. Additional expectations may be issued throughout the normal course of business. Working 6 days a week. Working 8.25hrs per day. 1st shift: 645 to 3pm. 2nd shift: 245pm to 11pm. 3rd shift: 1045pm to 7am. Rotate first Monday of every month.