Your Job
Georgia-Pacific is seeking a Quality Laboratory Technician to join our team located in Memphis, TN. This position will perform laboratory tests from samples in the field to produce reliable and precise data.
Our Team
The Georgia-Pacific Memphis, TN facility is one of the most diverse cotton cellulose producers in the market. The Memphis Mill manufactures various grades of specialty pulp that is used in LED displays, coatings, plastics, currency papers, construction, pharmaceuticals, food additivities, thickeners, and filter applications.
What You Will Do
- Performing calculations and entering test results into spreadsheets/databases and verifying results
- Reporting laboratory results to team members and appropriate persons
- Understanding and application of Site Safe Work Practices
- Mechanical aptitude to troubleshoot, adjust and repair routine equipment issues
- Following defined procedures while working in a mill environment or laboratory
- Carrying up to 50 pounds and working in an industrial environment where you may have to climb stairs to reach sample locations throughout the mill while being exposed to noise levels, hot, humid environment, cold environment, and bad weather conditions
- Working a rotating, 12-hour day/night schedule, at least 40 hours per week
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
- Experience working in a laboratory environment OR quality experience in an industrial/manufacturing environment
- Knowledge of general and organic chemistries and basic instrumentation used in a chemistry laboratory
What Will Put You Ahead
- Associate/technical degree in Biology, Chemistry, or science field
- Experience with quality control
- Experience with ISO
- Experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment
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Hiring Philosophy
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Who We Are
As a Koch company and a leading manufacturer of bath tissue, paper towels, paper-based packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers, building products and much more, Georgia-Pacific works to meet evolving needs of customers worldwide with quality products. In addition to the products we make, we operate one of the largest recycling businesses. Our more than 30,000 employees in over 150 locations are empowered to innovate every day –to make everyday products even better.
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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.
Equal Opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please visit the following website for additional information: http://www.kochcareers.com/doc/Everify.pdf