Duration: Temp-to-Hire
Location: Port Neches, TX
Salary Range:$22/hr
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 1st Shift during training for abut 1 month. Then rotating 12-hour day and night shifts; 4:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. / 4:00 p.m.–4:00 a.m.
Industry: Chemical/Polymer Manufacturing
Key Responsibilities
- Collect samples from all areas of plant operations according to established hourly schedules.
- Perform chemical and physical testing of raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products.
- Conduct testing using Gas Chromatography, HPLC, viscosity and rheological-property testing, titrations, chemical extraction techniques, and other wet chemistry methods.
- Perform color, texture, appearance, and other product consistency analyses.
- Accurately record test results in StarLIMS or applicable laboratory databases.
- Apply basic Statistical Process Control and Statistical Quality Control methods to monitor process performance.
- Complete retesting and additional analyses as required.
- Communicate product quality concerns, out-of-specification results, and testing updates to shift supervision.
- Notify laboratory supervision of equipment, testing, documentation, or process issues.
- Operate, calibrate, troubleshoot, and maintain laboratory equipment, including GC, HPLC, balances, gauges, and precision measuring devices.
- Conduct basic safety audits of laboratory equipment and work practices.
- Perform basic mathematical calculations and use laboratory computer applications for data analysis and reporting.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and compliant laboratory and work area.
- Support plant and laboratory emergency procedures as directed by the Site Emergency Director.
- Work overtime as needed to provide vacation, illness, staffing, or production coverage.
- Perform other laboratory-related duties as assigned by management.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Technology, Polymer Science, or a related field preferred.
- Minimum of one year of hands-on quality-control laboratory experience; polymer-industry experience strongly preferred.
- Experience with GC, HPLC, titration, extraction methods, viscosity, or rheological testing.
- Familiarity with StarLIMS or comparable laboratory information management systems preferred.
- Proficiency with basic mathematics, computers, data entry, and laboratory reporting.
- Strong attention to detail, organization, communication, and documentation skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and work effectively under time pressure.
- Self-motivated, dependable, flexible, and willing to work rotating shifts.
- Ability to read and follow written procedures, policies, technical manuals, schedules, training materials, and handwritten or printed instructions.
Physical and Environmental Requirements
- Ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds routinely and up to 50 pounds occasionally.
- Ability to stand for extended periods while performing laboratory testing.
- Ability to bend, twist, stoop, kneel, reach, and perform fine-manipulation tasks.
- Ability to collect samples throughout an active manufacturing plant in rain, heat, cold, and other weather conditions.
- Ability to work in hot areas and around loud process equipment.
- Ability to wear required PPE, which may include a hard hat, safety glasses, hearing protection, respirator, steel-toed footwear, gloves, or other protective equipment.
- Ability to maintain good housekeeping practices in the laboratory and plant areas.
- Ability to respond appropriately during site emergencies.
- Ability to work rotating 12-hour day and night shifts and overtime when required.
Estimated Min Rate: $15.40
Estimated Max Rate: $22.00
What’s In It for You?
We welcome you to be a part of the largest and legendary global staffing companies to meet your career aspirations. Yoh’s network of client companies has been employing professionals like you for over 65 years in the U.S., UK and Canada. Join Yoh’s extensive talent community that will provide you with access to Yoh’s vast network of opportunities and gain access to this exclusive opportunity available to you. Benefit eligibility is in accordance with applicable laws and client requirements. Benefits include:
- Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Benefits (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
- Health Savings Account (HSA) (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
- Life & Disability Insurance (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
- MetLife Voluntary Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 401K Retirement Savings Plan
- Direct Deposit & weekly epayroll
- Referral Bonus Programs
- Certification and training opportunities
Note: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply.
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