QA Lab Technician

For over 30 years, K-Bin has been a premier producer of high quality, high performance rigid compounds and pellets for the most demanding of blow molding, injection molding, extrusion applications and rigid processing applications. K-Bin employees strive for continued production excellence and continue working on sustainability and corporate social responsibility. For more information about K-Bin, please explore our website at https://www.shintech.com/kbin.html.

K-Bin has an exciting opportunity for a Quality Assurance Lab Technician at our Freeport, TX location!

Primary Function

The Quality Assurance Laboratory Technician supports the Quality Standards of K-Bin by utilizing methods and procedures to analyze samples obtained during the PVC compounding process to determine compliance and/or corrective measure recommendations.

Duties & Responsibilities

This position may require any of the following functions:
• Operate within a Quality Management System to ensure uniformity, consistency, reliability, reproducibility, quality and product integrity.
• Retrieve samples during specified production processes.
• Perform sample analysis of Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Compounds using lab equipment and instruments.
• Update analytical data recording and reporting per sample analysis.
• Troubleshoot out-of-specification samples and instrumentation failures, keeping the Quality Assurance Lab Supervisor and Lead Lab Technicians updated of any deviations.
• Report sample analysis results to Production and other Stakeholders.
• Provide approval for final product shipment of in-specification products.
• Practice OSHA Safety Standards and K-Bin Procedures for identifying and mitigating safety concerns.
• Report environmental incidents and take appropriate corrective actions.
• Dispose of waste materials and chemicals according to industry standards and K-Bin/Shintech protocols.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

An Associate of Applied Science degree in Chemical Technology, Chemistry, or related technical program and a minimum of 6 months experience as a laboratory technician is required. Experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

Job Qualifications
• Strong mathematical skills
• Basic understanding of foundational concepts in Chemistry
• Able to act in accordance with established safety guidelines and processes.
• Effective communication skills including: active listening and the ability to convey information both verbally and in writing.
• Required to work a 12 hour rotating shift including nights, holidays, weekends, and overtime as necessary.

Physical Requirements
• Stand or walk for extended periods of time.
• Climb stairs/ladders and work at heights.
• Lift and/or move up to 25 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds frequently.
• Bend, stoop, and reach.

Work Environment
• PVC compounding facility, in presence of chemicals.
• Moderate noise-level and environmental vibrations related to equipment.
• Work is performed equally outdoors in non-climate controlled environment and indoors in a climate-controlled lab.

Competencies

Integrity/Ethics

Critical Evaluation

Work Quality

Reliability/Dependability

Planning/Organizing

Customer Focus

Collaboration/Teamwork

Communication

Initiative

Flexibility/Adaptability