Looking for a great-paying job in a safe & supportive work environment? Clean Tech is looking for an experienced Quality Lab Technician at our recycling facility in Dundee, MI. This is a Direct Hire position that offers paid training and opportunities for advancement.

Our Quality Lab Technicians are responsible for site quality initiatives and testing, monitoring testing activities of Operators, maintaining calibration of testing equipment, and assisting with plant operations as directed.

Job Title: Quality Lab Technician

Location: Dundee, MI

Pay: $48,000/yr

Shift: Days

What’s in it for you:

Direct Hire: Join our team on a permanent basis
Bonus Opportunities: We offer referral bonuses of $1500, and perfect attendance bonuses
Advancement: we promote from within
Over Time: Time and a Half for anything over 40 hours. All Sundays are double time

What you’ll be doing:

Maintain Calibration of all testing equipment in lab area of responsibility
Review, revise test methods and site documentation
Maintain and update silo tracking
Report COA data to customers
Assist with site quality initiatives
Perform specialized testing for finished goods
Review finished material samples to approve for shipments
Review/Audit production logs
Participate in special projects
Participate in Operations Meeting as needed
Participate in HACCP initiatives as required
Perform daily product testing when required
Maintain lab supply inventory
Perform additional tasks as assigned

Requirements:

Associate degree or minimum 2 years relevant experience
Computer competence in Microsoft products
Basic understanding of PET properties and processing, including drying, extrusion, and pelletizing
Fundamental understanding of plastic recycling principles
Familiarity with Quality Control principles and objectives
Able to obtain a valid forklift license
Able to work every other weekend

Physical Requirements:

Able to lift up to 50lbs
Constant: lift and/or move up to 15lbs
Frequent: sitting, standing, climbing stairs/ladders, walking

Plastipak is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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