Our Georgia-Pacific Gypsum team in Savannah, Georgia is seeking a motivated and safety-oriented individual to join our team.

Position: Quality Lab Technician

Shift: 12- hour rotating shifts. This position would be flexible and able to work overtime and a variety of shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Compensation: Starting compensation for this position is $25.00/hr and up depending on level of experience.

Working Location: 151 Wahlstrom Rd, Savannah, GA 31404

What You Will Do In Your Role:

• Lab Technician actively practices Principle Based Management and fosters the use of PBM® guiding principles in their daily job performance.
• Perform all tasks in a safe and compliant manner with customer focus and value creation in mind.
• Complete tasks assigned proficiently without direct supervision respecting co-workers and supervisors in every department.
• Assist in the development of processes to manage product quality and continuous improvement.
• Responsible for the pre-testing of raw materials and assisting with plant and divisional trials.
• Perform testing on manufactured finished products and record test data in the plants Quality Database System.
• Must be detail oriented as the lab tests require precision and the specification ranges of products have very close tolerances.
• Ensure that production conforms with GP's Quality Assurance programs and to external 3rdparty certification programs i.e. (UL, Factory Mutual, ICC-ES, Intertek, etc.)
• Candidate may also chair Quality Committee meetings and perform inspections of finished products in the warehouse.
• The Lab Technician must have a good safety and attendance record, work as part of a team and be willing to work overtime or take call outs in order to service the needs of the business.
• Perform housekeeping duties and be able to perform other work as required.
• Assist in the development of knowledge processes and systems for non-conforming production.
• Demonstrate reading and comprehension skills in performing Standard Test Procedures
• Communicate customer needs and train employees performing STP's to ensure data is accurately reported.
• Maintain product test equipment and process raw material calibration logs.
• Knowledgeable of GP's Quality Assurance program and Gypsum Quality Management System.
• Conduct routine and repetitive tests at rapid intervals
• Communication, planning, and organizational skills

The Experience You Will Bring

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum three (3) years of experience in manufacturing, industrial or military environment
• Perform basic math/calculations with a sound understanding of decimals, fractions, percentages.
• Proficient in reading a tape measure.
• Demonstrate computer skills proficient in Microsoft Office products such as Excel / Word / Teams

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate degree or 3 years' experience in a quality lab or related field
• Five (5) years or more of experience in gypsum wallboard manufacturing facility
• Experience working with and performing equipment calibration for a Quality Assurance lab.
• Data collection and statistical analysis

Learn More

The selected candidate will be responsible for performing all phases of Georgia-Pacific Gypsum, LLC Quality Assurance program in the gypsum manufacturing facility. This is a highly skilled, hourly position requiring a thorough understanding of Safe Work Practices, troubleshooting, and operating laboratory and manufacturing equipment and processes. All candidates should be team-oriented, self-motivated, organized, and actively participate to promote a safe working environment. Additionally, the selected candidate must possess an entrepreneurial spirit for long-term continuous improvements, both personally and for the company.

The Quality Lab Technician should be flexible and able to work overtime and a variety of shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays. The Savannah Gypsum facility is an industrial environment which at times is hot, humid, cold, and noisy. The Lab Technician lifts up to 50 pounds routinely and stands for extended periods of time. Bending, twisting, and stretching are attributes of the role. The position requires wearing personal protective equipment (i.e. safety glasses, ear plugs, and hard hat to name a few).

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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.

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