Dewey-Lab Technician (Machine Operator)

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Participation in the safety and environmental processes at the lab and plant level.

Be efficient in performing and recording the quality tests required to ensure products meet the specifications communicated to customers. These tests involve many different analytical methods which all new hires will learn through the established training process. Performing tasks in a manner that adheres to and promotes ISO 9001standards is critical. All aspects of the job will be learned through training.

 

SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL

1. Responsible for participating in safety process in the lab and plant.
2. Responsible to participate in maintaining the Quality Assurance Lab in an environmentally sound manner through promotion of waste reduction and pollution prevention.
3. Ensure all wastes are properly characterized handled and disposed of by the appropriate procedure.

1. Participate in programs and activities to achieve Environmental Objectives and Targets.
2. Monitor and observe safety regulations and report all hazards.  Follow up and report progress of safety correction projects to the QA Lab Manager.
3. Monitor laboratory equipment that will keep personnel exposure within guidelines provided by the Environmental Manager.
4. Complete all Dewey plant required safety training.
5. Understand RC-14001 requirements and see that requirements are met in assigned areas.
6. Handle and Transport drums that are approximately 400-450 pounds by hand truck.
7. Lift up to 45 pounds

 

GENERAL

1. Be proficient in all lab processes.  Goal is to be “self-managing.”
2. Attend & actively participate in process meetings Daily Team Maintenance meetings, etc.
3. Log out results of process batches and report any out of spec or out of control results to lab manager/facilitator along with process engineers.
4. Monitor lab equipment and lab standards and report any out