Lab Support Technician Bentonville, AR
Bentonville, AR - USA
Job Summary
Intertek a leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the worlds top-recognized brands and companies is actively seeking a Lab Support Technician to join our Softlines team in Footwear testing laboratory located in Bentonville AR USA. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in Footwear and consumer products testing industry.
Interteks Softlines Testing services enable retailers brands and manufacturers of textiles apparel fashion accessories footwear and home textiles to ensure the safety and quality of their products. Intertek performs softlines testing on items ranging from fabric samples to finished products including apparel and footwear for children and adults (pajamas sweaters jeans outerwear) and home furnishings (bedding curtains furniture fabric rugs). We help ensure our customers meet consumer demand for high quality minimize reputational risk reduce environmental impacts and protect the interests of retailers brands textile manufacturers and consumer safety. Intertek is continually innovating and evolving to reduce risk for consumers brands and organizations in every sector and industry around the world. We go beyond Testing Inspection and Certification of products: we are a Total Quality Assurance Provider to industries worldwide. Our Purpose: Bringing quality safety and sustainability to life.
What are we looking for
The Lab Support Technician reports to the Lab Manager and is responsible for assisting production staff with completion of assigned tasks.
Tasks are related to the performance of physical and color fastness testing on footwear products and may include specific assignments related to sample handling and preparation inventory filling and disposing of samples assisting with looking for client samples and general housekeeping.
Shift/Schedule: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM Central Time Mon thru Fri
Salary & Benefits Information:
The base wage or salary range for this position is $17.00 per hour to $20.00 per hour. Individual compensation packages are based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate including skill set experience qualifications and other job-related reasons.
In addition to competitive compensation packages when working with Intertek you can expect benefits including medical dental vision life disability 401(k) with company match generous vacation / sick time (PTO) tuition reimbursement and more.
What Youll Do:
Listed examples are illustrative and representative of the tasks required of this position and are not intended to be complete or exclusive. Duties may include the following:
Receive samples at the laboratory delivered by carrier or customer at the laboratory or picked up from the stores.
Responsible for capturing as received photos create inward record for the samples in the LIMS.
Should organize and save the information and documents pertaining to the incoming samples in the shared network drive/internal tracker.
Responsible for moving samples packages within the laboratory.
Responsible for preparation of test specimens by either cutting drilling pressing buffing or other hand tools.
Responsible for collection of tested and remanent samples from the laboratory and store them in warehouse.
Responsible for returning of samples which includes sample collections packaging and shipping through carriers as required by the lab and the customers.
Responsible for disposal of samples after the storage period as per standard process.
Support in the general maintenance and verification schedule of lab equipment and facilities.
Responsible to maintain general cleanliness and upkeep of the laboratory.
To carry out the above responsibilities and all others which may be assigned in a manner demonstrating support for and adherence to the Companys Safety Policy and Procedures Quality Policy and Procedures Ethics Policy Environmental Management System Vision and Strategy and to exercise good judgment common sense and diplomacy in so doing
Perform other duties as required
Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities
Minimum Requirements & Qualifications:
High school education or equivalent required.
Microsoft Office experience including Word Excel and Outlook
Must be a team player with a can do attitude
Possess a valid unrestricted drivers license and the ability to operate a motor vehicle in the performance of the official duties of the position
Ability to lift/carry up to 49 pounds
Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time
Ability to utilize basic shop equipment and hand tools
Model Interteks 10X Energies at all times within the work place practicing business the right way
Be aware of and adhere to safety practices and policies to ensure your own safety as well as the safety of others who may be affected by your actions at work
Ability to work in fast-paced multi-tasking environment with shifting priorities and demanding deadlines
Must be detailed-oriented and able to effectively prioritize and organize workload with efficient time management
Ability to communicate and interact effectively in verbal written and presentation formats
Must possess the fundamental technical and administrative skills required to perform the job duties
Must be customer focused and quality driven
Ability to travel as business needs dictate
Ability to stand and work for prolonged periods of time
Preferred Requirements & Qualifications:
Prior experience in any testing lab
Required Experience:
IC
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