Lab Technician

Smurfit Westrock

Cottonton, AL

Estimated pay: Est. $17–$24/hr (market estimate, not employer-stated)

Shift: Full time

When you join Smurfit Westrock, you will be joining a team that creates sustainable paper and packaging solutions that help move the world forward. In this role, you will [insert high-level purpose of role]. You will work closely with [key stakeholders/teams] and play an important role in [business impact, customer impact, operational impact, etc.

**How You Will Make an Impact**

• Responsible for day-to-day collection of mill samples.
• Set up and perform a variety of lab tests including but not limited to BOD, pH, total suspended solids, fiber loss, consistencies, volatile solids, ammonia, phosphate and moisture analysis.
• Maintain necessary logbooks and records associated with tests.
• Responsible for accurately entering lab data and generating reports.
• Responsible for actively participating in the ISO training/audit process.
• Responsible for regulatory NPDES and drinking water sampling and analysis.
• Responsible for maintaining all lab equipment and ordering supplies for the lab.
• Responsible for maintaining and updating laboratory SOP’s.
• Actively promotes and participates in all elements of the safety program.
• Ensures that laboratory quality of work meets customers’ expectations.
• Work to continue to improve the laboratory area equipment and processes.
• Understand and abide by environmental policies established by SWR, the state of Alabama and Federal environmental laws.

**What You Need to Succeed**

**Required Qualifications**

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Must be able to read, understand, and follow detailed laboratory procedures.
• Must be able to perform simple calculations.
• Basic computer skills including use of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word are required.
• Physical ability to operate in paper mill environment, including light to moderate lifting, walking and climbing, have correctable vision, and ability to work in a hot, humid, and dusty environment.
• Must have a driver’s license.
• Must be able to effectively communicate with others.
• Available, as needed, outside of normal working hours if department or mill issues arise. Frequent weekend work is required as well as occasional Holiday work.

**Preferred Qualifications**

• A college degree is strongly recommended or a minimum of 2 years of laboratory experience.
• Experience in pulp and paper or manufacture setting is preferred.
• Experience with relevant systems, tools, equipment, or methodologies
• Leadership, project management, or continuous improvement experience