Lab technician

Overview:

About Berry

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Responsibilities:

• Perform all tasks in a safe manner
• Understand and fully utilize all ISO procedures, control charts, histograms, , and other SPC tools and measurements; recommend improvements based on statistical data and observation.
• Operate all diagnostic equipment needed to perform job
• Perform all in-process and finished product testing as required by specification or as assigned by management.
• Calibrate all testing equipment in the lab when required
• Coordinate with Quality Engineer, Shift Supervisor, Line Leader, Production Technician, Process Engineer, and other Operations team members to resolve issues or discrepancies.
• Actively participate in safety, product, and compliance audits
• Enter correct data into Quality Windows, perform analysis of data, and report trends that indicate process issues.
• Actively participate in continuous improvement initiatives for the QA and Operations teams.
• Communicate effectively with internal customers as well as co-workers to solve problems and enhance capabilities of the team
• Train others as needed
• Other duties as assigned. Active participation in root cause and corrective action from CIOs and NCMR findings.
• Ensure the promotion of awareness of customer requirements throughout the organization and know product drawing specifications and tolerances.
• Must meet production output requirements in a timely manner.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required. Undergraduate degree or related area preferred.
• Experience: At least 2 years of manufacturing experience.
• Physical / Cognitive Requirements:
• The candidate must be a team player and able to make decisions under pressure with a cross functional team of individuals and be flexible to work with all shifts.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds, occasionally.
• Ability to make decisions regarding work priorities.
• Ability to read charts and document numbers and events on paper and in computer.
• Ability to read electrical indicators and laboratory equipment indicators.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Understands goals of the group and interacts with digital and basic computerized record & control systems