Laboratory Technician
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Job Location:
Aurora, CO - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
13 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Position Title:
Laboratory Technician
Pay Rate:
$ (USCORE)
Multiple factors including Individual experience skills and abilities will determine where an employee is ultimately placed in the pay range.
Category/Shift:
Salaried Full-Time
Physical Location:
Aurora IL
The Job You Will Perform:
Responsible for the testing and evaluation of paper and paperboard samples and corrugated packaging as requested by containerboard mills manufacturing facilities and their direct customers.
Perform tests using various industry standards including TAPPI ASTM and ISTA test methods.
Analyze test data and compare results to specific quality standards.
Work directly with customers to determine package compression and transit simulation performance of customer packaging.
Routine calibration and maintenance of lab testing equipment.
Participation in a wide variety of projects related to paper quality and package performance.
Perform shipping/receiving functions as required.
Safe operation of powered industrial trucks.
Perform daily activities in compliance with documented safety requirements.
Routinely handle test materials weighing 50 lbs. or more.
The Qualifications Skills and Knowledge You Will Bring:
College degree in a scientific discipline preferred with special consideration to candidates with packaging degrees or equivalent experience of at least one year in quality assurance for a paperboard or corrugated manufacturing facility.
Working knowledge of TAPPI ASTM ISTA procedures is preferred.
Proficient with Microsoft Access Word Excel and PowerPoint.
Strong communication skills (oral & written).
Strong analytical skills which includes a basic knowledge of statistics data collection techniques and problem solving tools (flow charts control charts histograms bar charts etc.)
Prior forklift experience preferred.
Key Competencies:
Communicates Effectively
Plans and Aligns
Action Oriented
Drives Results
Decision Quality
The Benefits You Will Enjoy:
International Paper offers a benefits package that includes health welfare and retirement plans including Medical Dental Life insurance Flexible Spending Accounts Short-term and Long-term Disability 401(k) Company-funded retirement contributions Paid Time Off Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement) Student Loan Repayment Assistance and Voluntary Benefits including insurance for home auto vision and pets.
The Career You Will Build:
Sales and Leadership training promotional opportunities within a global company
The Impact You Will Make:
We continue to build a better future for people the planet and our company! IP has been a good steward of sustainable practices across communities around the world for more than 125 years. Join our team and youll see why our team members say theyre Proud to be IP.
The Culture You Will Experience:
International Paper promotes employee well-being by providing safe caring and inclusive workplaces. You will learn Safety Leadership Principles and have the opportunity to opt into Employee Networking Circles such as IPVets IPride Women in IP and the African American ENC. We invite you to bring your uniqueness creativity talents experiences and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly diverse culture.
The Company You Will Join:
International Paper (NYSE: IP) is the global leader in sustainable packaging solutions. With company headquarters in Memphis Tennessee USA and EMEA (Europe Middle East and Africa) headquarters in London UK we employ more than 65000 team members and serve customers around the world with operations in more than 30 countries. Together with our customers we make the world safer and more productive one sustainable packaging solution at a sales for 2024 were $18.6 2025 International Paper acquired DS Smith creating an industry leader focused on the attractive and growing North American and EMEA regions. Additional information can be found by visiting .
International Paper is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex gender identity sexual orientation race color religion national origin disability protected veteran status age or any other characteristic protected by law.
International Paper complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process to perform essential job functions and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment please contact or .
Required Experience:
IC
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