Lab Technician Job at JM Huber Corporation, Quincy, IL

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  • JM Huber Corporation
  • Quincy, IL

Job Description

Portfolio Business :   Huber Engineered Materials  

J.M. Huber Corporation is one of the largest privately held, family-owned companies in the United States. Established in 1883, we are a diversified, global supplier of specialty and commodity chemicals, hydrocolloid solutions, engineered wood products and natural resources to customers spanning a wide variety of industries. With approximately $3 billion in sales and 4,000 employees worldwide, we have a material presence in more than 20 countries.

Position Summary

Completes quality testing of material produced and provides finished test data to production. Ensures data information is consistent and accurate for both in process and finished products and ensures products meets or exceeds standards and customer requirements. This position is on a 12 hour rotating schedule on night shift, working 7:00 pm to 7:00 am. 

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

Responsible for maintaining compliance with the Huber Sustainability Management Standard requirements, within their sphere of influence. This may or may not include compliance with any air permits, waste water permits, storm water permits, or other rules as presented to the employee as requirements.

1. Will have all the duties and responsibilities of the Lab Technician.
2. Have additional proven skills and responsibilities in non-routine areas related to analytical testing, computers, ISO, SPC, instrument calibrations, problem solving, procedure development, etc.
3. Will maintain the QC Lab instrument calibration and maintenance systems.
4. Performs all lab instrument preventative maintenance.
5. Completes final inspection and shipment of sample requests. Enters information into Sales Logic.
6. Ensures ISO manuals are revised and updated continuously.
7. Completes lab purchase order requisitions.
8. Will routinely be assigned projects in addition to the routine workflow of the lab. Will be responsible for working on these assigned projects independently. At the conclusion of the project, will be responsible for a report or results as designated by the QC Manager.
9. May perform other duties.

 

Major Challenges: 

1. Obtaining samples from mill operators in a timely manner.
2. Handling stress level due to performing multiple activities at the request of another employee or numerous production employees with time limitations on all activities.
3. Communicating with supervisor when working off shift.
4. Exercising leadership in a group or section, while performing the same or related work as those led.

 

Decision Making Authority: 

1. Checks work or measured results based upon established standards.
2. May assign or delegate duties to other co-workers / peers.

Specialized/Technical Knowledge or Required Skills

1, Education -- minimum high school diploma/GED or equivalent work experience. Prefer science background with additional documented technical or college courses.
2. Experience – minimum five years total lab experience preferred. This may be from within Huber or documented from previous employment. Education may be substituted for experience if the course of study relates to math, science, computers, electronics, chemistry or engineering.
3, Requires the ability to read and understand scales, charts, drawings, formulas or specifications which are prepared by others and required taking information such as measurements, type of materials, etc.
4. Read notes, memoranda, forms or reports to obtain information or instructions; calculate accurately using arithmetic including decimals and fractions; use some knowledge of the specialized field in with job responsibility lies.
5. Able to prepare and maintain a wide variety of reports.
6. Advanced knowledge of SPC, ISO and Plant / Mine operations.

Physical Requirements

Employee could stand in lab for 12-hour work shift. Exposure to chemicals, light, noises and dusts. May be required to occasionally lift 50 pounds and work in cold or hot environment. Stress level of job is high. Stress related to performing multiple activities at the request of another employee or numerous production employees with time limitations on all activities.

Our employees are our strongest asset, and their safety, health, and well-being is our highest priority. We respect the individual by providing opportunities for professional and personal development. Our Principles drive us to create an inclusive workplace where employees share core values, show dignity and respect toward others, and work hard to achieve their best performance.

J.M. Huber Corporation is an EEO / AAP employer. Pre-employment drug screening is required

Quincy 

Job Tags

Work experience placement, Worldwide, Shift work, Night shift, Rotating shift,

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