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Quality Laboratory Technician

Amcor Limited

Quality Laboratory Technician

Shelbyville, KY
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity - Amcor Flexibles - United States is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click on the links "EEO is the Law" Poster and "EEO is the Law" Poster Supplement. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please call 847-362-9000 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. - E-Verify - We participate in E-Verify. For more information, please see the E-Verify Participation Poster and Right to Work Poster at the hiring location. - Pay Transparency Policy - Amcor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractors legal duty to furnish information. - 1. Job Overview - The Lab Technician supports the operation of the Quality/Lab Department They will also learn the operation of all Lab Equipment and learn and apply all safety, quality and production procedures. They will work with co-workers in and out of their department to improve safety, quality and production at the facility. - 2. Job Dimensions - Support Operations in the Quality Department - Part of the AF-Shelbyville Operations Team - No direct reports - 3. Principal Accountabilities - To be aware of, adhere to and help to improve all safety standards and procedures at AF-Shelbyville - To be aware of, adhere to and help to improve all quality standards and procedures at AF-Shelbyville - To be aware of, adhere to and help to improve all production standards and procedures at AF-Shelbyville - Possess good verbal and written communication skills - Learn and apply understanding of current operating standards and practices. Willingly learns and applies new standards and practices - Willing to learn and apply new skills - Able to understand and make accurate measurements. Has basic, high school-level math skills. Able to read, comprehend and follow verbal or written instructions in English - Has basic computer skills - Understands and completes all paperwork related Quality operations - Will train and learn safe, efficient operation of all lab equipment and safety, quality and operation processes - Will learn and apply knowledge of Quality standards and procedures. - Will learn and apply knowledge of Work Order specifications - Completes tasks and helps produce quality product in a timely manner - Participates in Continuous Improvement initiatives - Works with co-workers and management in a positive and constructive manner - 4. Major challenges & complexities - Managing time and effort to safely meet the demands for quality product

    • Working with co-workers in their own and other departments to make our company successful - 5. Relationships - Internal - External - SHV Quality Team - AFA Management Team - Site Co-workers - Other Amcor Facilities - Customers - 6. Qualifications/Requirements - 6.1 Formal Qualifications and Experience - Knowledge and Experience - At least 1-3 years experience in a quality assurance lab preferred. - Possess a basic understanding of scientific methods, lab testing equipment, quality assurance concepts, statistical process control and charting, equipment validation, lab procedures, and chemistry or science. - Possess math skills, communication skills, and familiarity with computer concepts, MS Word, Excel and Power Point. - Any other equivalent combination of training and experience. Education and Certifications - High School Diploma or equivalent required. Associates or bachelors degree with training engineering or the sciences preferred. This position leads to assignments in Quality Engineering and beyond. - ASQ CQT certified or ability to become ASQ certified. - 6.2 Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Behaviours - Job Specific skills and abilities - Conducts audits of the operation, issues corrective action requests, follow up for completion and effectiveness of the actions taken and issue reports. - Plans daily activities to coincide with production needs. Receives product samples from Departments. Checks job specification sheet and performs quality tests as specified. Refers to quality assurance procedures as needed. Confers with superiors and shift supervisors to determine work status, priorities and potential problems.
    • Follows established testing procedures to operate a variety of lab testing devices such as tensile strength tester, gas chromatograph, coefficient of friction tester, heat sealer, micrometer, ovens, mixer, titrator, and other similar devices. Sets up and adjusts machine controls to perform test, records results and compares data to specification or standard. Notifies shift supervisor of test results. Applies color-coded inspection tag to roll of product to show inspection results. Performs one or more tests as required by specification sheet. May divide test tasks or coordinate tests with another Lab Technician or Assistant. - May be required to troubleshoot lab equipment. - Demonstrates attention to details per the requirements of pharmaceutical customers. - Advises shift supervisor on quality assurance issues and procedures. May perform product inspection or certain tests on shop floor, at machine, or in warehouse. May discuss quality problems and offer suggestions to improve product quality. May perform testing equipment start up procedures at start of work day or equipment shut down procedures at end of workday. - Prepares a quality assurance file on each job by collecting production order, roll label, specification sheet, sample and related data. Records test results. Generates and maintains SPC data and records. Operates computer terminal to key enter data on jobs, specifications and test results. Maintains a file of production samples. - May check and test in-coming raw material. Performs routine test to verify material based on established specifications. Notifies superiors of non-conforming material. - May train or instruct successor or fellow employee responsible to perform back-up assignments. Prepares and submits time records according to prescribed procedure. - May operate office equipment such as fax, copier and personal computer. Observes Company policies related to dress, attendance, housekeeping, safety, sanitation, and related practices. Performs a variety of special projects or related tasks as directed. Maintains records and files related to departmental work activities. - Maintains a neat and orderly work area. Observes safety precautions and wears appropriate personal protective equipment as required. Follows procedures for proper handling, labeling, storage and use of chemicals.
    • Amcor Ltd - Amcor Limited is a global leader in responsible packaging solutions, employing more than 29,000 people worldwide, operating in 40+ countries in over 190 sites. Amcor supplies a broad range of plastic (rigid and flexible), fibre, metal and glass packaging solutions to enhance the products consumers use in everyday life. Amcor also provides packaging-related services that help customers succeed through collaboration and innovation driven by art and science. Amcor is headquartered in Melbourne, Australia and is listed on the Australian Securities Exchange. For more information visit www.amcor.com. - AFA Overview - With 16 plants in the Americas and Europe operating in 8 countries, Amcor Flexibles Americas (AFA), a business group of Amcor, is a market leader and the world's largest supplier of flexible packaging. We deliver innovative packaging solutions and provide enhanced quality products for the medical, pharma, personal care, and food markets. Its award winning approach towards sustainability makes Amcor the preferred partner for customers looking for responsible packaging solutions. For more information visit www.amcor.com.
  • Industry
    Manufacturing