Labratory Technician (Spartanburg, SC, USA) - Yokohama TWS

About the Job:

As a Lab Technician, you will play a vital role in helping control quality in our manufacturing process.

Key Responsibilities:

· Perform various chemical and physical tests on raw materials and manufacturing supplies to ensure they meet specifications and standards, prior to and during the production process;

· Test materials at or near the standard or listed expiration date to ensure they meet requirements and specifications;

· Ensure lab and testing equipment is maintained, including appropriate PM schedules and cleaning;

· Provide input for process and materials improvements to reduce costs, improve throughput and reduce scrap;

· Daily oversight and disposition of items in the Quarantine Area;

· Adaptable and able to help with other Quality Team functions on a temporary basis;

· Able to work in a team environment and take constructive feedback;

· Responsible for the compliance of company documents within the company management system;

· Participate in planning and performing internal audits;

· Maintain records, processes, procedures including responsibility for data entry of specific quality related information.

· Assist in solving production quality issues and make corrections as needed. Communicate and document exceptions.

· Work with team leaders and other production employees to communicate the production needs and support the manufacturing team to help ensure efficient production;

· Monitor work flow, ensure employees are following SOP and any quality directions to help ensure quality production while communicating any deficiencies to the production team.

Other duties as assigned

Key Requirements:

· Ability to work independently in MS Office: Excel, Word, Power Point and Adobe Acrobat;

· Ability to analyze and improve processes;

· Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills;

· Able understand and interpret basic instructions in English;

· High School diploma or GED;

· Experience in rubber manufacturing or R+D environment is highly preferred;

· Two or more years of experience in lab testing environment preferred;

Strong sense of responsibility and attention to details;

Good communication skills – able to train others;

· Ability to work with different functional teams in the plant and outside locations;

· Ability to present in front of small group;

· Ability to make independent decisions;

· Ability to work professionally and effectively to meet goals;

· Ability to influence other employees and act as a credible and respected role model;

· Flexibility and proactive approach.

What we offer:

• Competitive pay
• Very good benefits
• Smaller manufacturing location allows you to be noticed!

If you're ready to make a meaningful impact and grow alongside a dynamic team, seize this opportunity and join us at Yokohama TWS. Apply now and become part of a Company that values collaboration, expertise, productivity, and ownership.