Laboratory Technician
 INVISTA | |
life insurance, parental leave
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 United States, Delaware, Seaford | |
 Nov 07, 2024 | |
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What You Will Do In Your Role
A Day in the Life Typically Includes: * Receive / process / analyze product & chemical samples from different areas of the plant. * Complete sample analysis for supporting daily operations that includes but not limited to RV, Amine Ends, pH, X-ray, tensile properties, finish on yarn, moisture on yarn, crimps measurement etc. * Ensure sample results are automatically sent via computer applications and results are communicated with the machine operators in a timely manner. * Share and seek knowledge from the technical or the area Specialist to assist with troubleshooting, any special training/equipment needs. * Process special requests from engineers; supporting new product testing. * Maintain safe work practices by following safety data sheets (SDS's), plant/area Safety rules and procedures. * Respond to production or environmental non-conformance, communicating with the site operations! * Manage data entry in computer applications (SAP, OpCon, PQM-g, etc.) and Microsoft Office Suite Attributes: * Contribution Motivated - creates value for the team, the site and for the business * Strong Safety Commitment * Strong Principled Entrepreneur - creates Virtuous Cycles of Mutual Benefit * Strong attention to details; critical and analytical thinker, good communicator * Ability to multitask, coordinate priorities and flow to the work * Ability to work independently and with various levels of organization * Willingness to cross-train and take on more responsibilities - become a Principled Entrepreneur * Operations Based Work System: a Principled Entrepreneur, Strong team player, Seeks and shares best knowledge Work Schedule: * 8-hour shifts. * Ability to provide lab coverage outside of working hours. * Ability to work during weekends and holidays if needed. The Experience You Will Bring Requirements: * High School Diploma or GED What Will Put You Ahead * Level 2 Safe Work Permit Issuer & Lockout Capabilities * Working knowledge of OpCon, PQM, SAP, Microsoft Office Suite * Associate's degree or higher * 1-year minimum technical experience (Intermediate proficiency level in Microsoft Office (especially Excel), ability to troubleshoot data and recognize outliers * Work Keys: Locating Information or Graphic Literacy - 5, Observation - 4, Applied Mathematics - 5 * Experience working in a laboratory environment * Experience in a manufacturing environment Physical Requirements & Working Conditions: * Perform tasks such as lifting (~55lbs), walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing and/or pulling for up to eight (8) hours / day * Commitment to adhere to safety rules and regulations including wearing personal protective equipment (including respirators) * Working twelve (8) hour shifts to include, weekends & holidays * Available to work Overtime At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy. Hiring Philosophy All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy [1] here. Who We Are At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our [2] business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company. Our Benefits Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter. Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results. Equal Opportunities Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click [3] here for additional information. References Visible links 1. https://jobs.kochcareers.com/pages/culture 2. https://www.kochind.com/about/business-philosophy 3. https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf | |