Lab Tech

The Laboratory Technician is responsible for sampling, preparing and testing lime/limestone, raw materials and associated products in a continuous plant manufacturing operation; data entry to SAP of all quality results from laboratory operation including but not limited to generation of certificates, customer reports and quality trend reports.
Monitoring and calibrating laboratory equipment and reports of conditions that could lead to product nonconformity; report & correct equipment irregularities.
Ensures housekeeping is maintained in the lab and sample preparations areas while following safety procedures and other duties as assigned by management.
Responsibilities & Duties: Schedule - Rotating Sample and test lime/limestone/hydrate /construction aggregates and associated products in a continuous plant manufacturing operation.
Data entry to SAP of all quality results from Laboratory/Kiln/Hydrator operation, including but not limited to certificate generation, reports, downloads, data verification and module maintenance.
Monitoring/cleaning, calibration and maintenance of laboratory equipment and reports of conditions that could lead to product nonconformity.
Report & correct equipment irregularities.
Provide training and auditing (and subsequent documentation) on all new and existing procedures with hourly employees.
Assist in the maintenance of work instruction manuals for job positions.
Work with our sales team to compile and maintain the customer guidelines.
Scalehouse duties, weighing and ticketing of customer trucks entering and exiting the plant.
Perform Site Specific training and documentation for customer truck drivers and visitors.
Maintain document and data control for the Quality System.
Ensure compliance with documented procedures, work instructions and guidelines.
Provide documentation & maintenance of quality records.
Initiate action to prevent production and release of non-conforming product until deficiency or non-conforming product has been corrected within area of responsibility.
And other duties as assigned by management.
Job Qualifications: Qualified candidates will have a High School Diploma or GED, computer proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel and ability to learn SAP.
Chemical background is a plus.
Strong math and organizational skills along with ability to meet deadlines.
Must have the ability to multi-task in a fast pace heavy workload environment.
Ability to read and interpret technical procedures.
Mechanical aptitude for lab equipment repairs.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently while also operating in a team environment.
High level of integrity motivation.
Willing and able to work 12 hour rotating shifts, nights and weekends.
Candidate must be able to lift and carry samples exceeding 50 lbs.
Candidate will be required to become a Virginia Department of Transportation certified Aggregate technician by attending a 3 day class and passing a written and practical examination.
Work environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, provided such accommodations do not create undue hardship to the company.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts; in high, precarious places; in outside weather conditions; and with explosives; and is frequently exposed to wet and or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, petroleum products, extreme cold, extreme heat, risk of electrical shock, risk of radiation, and vibration.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Benefits & Compensation Package Includes: Salary range for this position is (Insert 85%-95% of Salary Range Midpoint) as well as an annual bonus plan Paid holidays and vacation time Group medical/pharmacy insurance options with company funded health care spending accounts Dental insurance & Vision insurance A 401k account with company matching contribution A robust Wellness program with financial rewards Company-paid life insurance and short-term and long-term disability insurance Options to purchase additional life insurance (employee, spouse, and child) and additional employee long-term disability insurance.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Tuition benefits including professional certifications Employee referral program READY TO JOIN A ROCK-SOLID FAMILY? Carmeuse started out as a small family-run business in Belgium.
Today it’s a leading global producer of lime, high calcium limestone and dolomitic stone.
Its products are essential to energy producers, environmental services, construction and manufacturing.
With over 90 production facilities spread across almost every continent, and over 4,500 employees working at Carmeuse every day, the company’s most treasured resources are its people.
Carmeuse is dedicated to maintaining a workplace that fosters equal opportunity and creates a diverse and inclusive work environment.
All qualified applicants will be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or gender identity.
If you require particular assistance with any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, you can submit your request by sending an email to hrsupport @ carmeuse.
com .
This option is reserved for people requiring adaptation due to a disability.
The information received will be processed by Carmeuse and then directed to a local recruiter who will provide assistance to ensure the proper consideration of the application or hiring process.
You will be part of Carmeuse Americas, a Rock-Star team of 2500 workers and employees bringing with them their own culture and specific needs.
The Americas headquarters are located in Pittsburgh, PA and have over three dozen production facilities across the Eastern U.
S.
, Canada, Chile, Brazil, and Colombia.