Lab Technician

Overview

Magnera's purpose is to better the world with new possibilities made real. For more than 160 years, the originating companies have delivered the material solutions their partners need to thrive. Through economic upheaval, global pandemics and changing end-user needs, they have consistently found ways to solve problems and exceed expectations. By bringing together these legacy companies, the distinct scale and comprehensive portfolio of products will bring customers more materials and choices. With a combined legacy of resilience, Magnera will build personal partnerships that withstand an ever-changing world.

Purpose: To support the quality control auditing measurement and evaluation of raw, finished, or in-process materials for conformance to Berry Global/customer requirements using laboratory testing methods.  Also, interpretation and communication of test results to operations, and general housekeeping of laboratory area to ensure a safe, orderly, and clean environment.

Responsibilities

Advancement within the Laboratory Technicians job classification is based upon the criteria set forth in the advancement procedures.  Laboratory Technicians are responsible for performing the following duties:

• Work in a safe and efficient manner.
• Perform all necessary testing of raw materials, in-process, & finished product per instructions on lab data report sheets in a timely manner in conjunction with production of finished product. Also evaluate films and laminate visually for conformance to requirements.
• Interpret testing results ensuring precision and accuracy and analyze quality windows control charts for trends or out of control situations. Work closely with operations and process technicians to achieve property targets using statistical process control techniques.
• Communicate out of specification or out of control situations to team leaders, line leaders, and/or process technicians for necessary corrective actions or process adjustments. Follow critical inspection path procedures performing any necessary re-tests for out of specification or out of control data to ensure accuracy of data.
• Complete lab data sheets accurately and legibly for retention as a quality record.
• Store, identify, retrieve (when required), and discard production retains per customer/Berry Global retention requirements and procedures.
• Document line conditions (when applicable) and enter into quality windows.
• Understand and follow the Quality Policy.
• Maintain a clean & orderly work environment by cleaning floors, test machine surfaces, empty trash cans, etc.
• Work cooperatively with others in a self-directing team environment.
• Other duties and special testing as required.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Education: High School Diploma or GED
• Experience: Previous manufacturing experience preferred.
• Physical/Cognitive Requirements: Work is performed in a plant environment with frequent contact with others. Requires prolonged standing and frequent bending, stooping and stretching, manual dexterity, the ability to distinguish letters, occasional lifting, and the use of office equipment. Demonstration of leadership ability and an understanding of the basics of extrusion and/or conversion.