Quality Lab Analyst
 Georgia Pacific | |
life insurance, parental leave
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 United States, Georgia, Decatur | |
 Nov 07, 2024 | |
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Georgia-Pacific is currently looking for a Quality Lab Analyst in Decatur, GA. The Decatur center houses Georgia-Pacific building products' division quality, R&D and technical services and includes a state-of-the-art analytical lab with extensive application testing capabilities. At Georgia-Pacific, you will play a key role in ensuring our products meet our customers' expectations. If you have a keen eye for quality and attention to detail, we are interested in learning more about you!
What You Will Do * Collect, receive, and log raw material and finished product samples at pre-scheduled intervals or as requested from manufacturing sites. * Conduct sample preparations, including raw material conditioning, crushing, pulverizing, and cutting using various mechanical equipment and following Decatur technical center procedures and relevant ASTM standards. * Conduct laboratory tests, including (but not limited to) tests for sodium, chlorides, sulfates, sulfur, pH, moisture, MMR using Ion Chromatography and Gas Chromatography instruments. * Maintain laboratory electronic notebook to include meeting notes, calibration records, quality assurance records, task checklists, work planning log and daily verification of accuracy. * Ensure integrity of analytical data by verifying lab testing data for completeness and accuracy, ensuring compliance, evaluating procedures updating and refining as necessary. * Maintain a safe and clean work environment following site environmental, health and safety guidelines, as well as 6S standard practices. * Collaborate with team members to achieve goals while documenting and verifying compliance. * Perform preventative maintenance on all lab equipment and troubleshoot where appropriate. * Assist in the training and development of new personnel. * Assist in research and development in new areas of testing and procedures. Who You Are (Basic Qualifications) * Bachelor's Degree in a related science field OR minimum 3 years of quality experience in a lab or manufacturing environment * Good interpersonal skills to work effectively with others and in a team * Travel, when necessary for projects or plant support What Will Put You Ahead * Experience in an analytical laboratory environment. * One year or more of experience with gas chromatography or ion chromatography * Experience with data documentation and analysis 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 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. 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. LI-TW1 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 | |