Title:  Lab Technician III

At Graphic Packaging International, we produce the paper cup that held your coffee this morning, the basket that transported those bottles of craft beer you enjoyed last weekend, and the microwave tray that heated your gourmet meal last night. We’re one of the largest manufacturers of paperboard and paper-based packaging for some of the world’s most recognized brands of food, beverage, foodservice, household, personal care and pet products. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, we are collaborative, diverse, innovative individuals who create inspired packaging while giving back to our communities.

With over 25,000 employees working in more than 130 locations worldwide, we strive to be environmentally responsible in our industry and in the communities where we operate. We are committed to workplace diversity and offer compensation and benefits programs that are among the industry’s best to reward the talented people who make our company successful.

If this sounds like something you would like to be a part of, we’d love to hear from you.

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MISSION / SUMMARY: Position is key to provide hands-on support for environmental research and product testing by maintaining lab integrity, ensuring accurate data collection, and executing minor project tasks.

JOB FUNCTION: Job functions include but are not limited to the following.

• Perform required equipment calibrations per standard work requirements for each piece of equipment documenting results and troubleshooting issues.
• Conduct required sampling, setup, and analysis of  COD, TSS, TS, PH, and BOD tests; perform microbiological and biomonitoring procedures per standard work.
• Monitor, record, and troubleshoot equipment metrics: temperatures, weight balances, integrators, DO levels, and blower amperage at multiple stations per standard work requirements.
• Operate and maintain lab equipment for optimum functionality and accuracy.
• Manage Clarifier operations: feed cultures, check nutrient levels, measurement of flow, and record keeping per standard work.
• Transport water samples to ULM (Tue-Fri); prepare nutrient solutions and test materials per standard work.
• Complete extra sampling events (e.g., ASB and Pond surveys) as required.
• Compile and interpret results, then report findings to relevant coworkers.
• Record and organize all testing data, maintaining documentation accuracy.
• Follow all Mill health and safety protocols.
• Assistance developing and implementing new laboratory procedures when required.
• Manage laboratory supplies, updating inventory and ensuring proper storage of chemicals and materials.
• Maintain lab and vehicle cleanliness; perform routine operational inspections
• Ability to work weekends and holidays when required.
• Perform other related duties as assigned
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BACKGROUND / EXPERIENCE:

• 3 years or more experience in paper manufacturing and/or lab technician.

SPECIFIC SKILLS:

• Qualification in test procedures for area (BOD, COD, TSS) and calibration of appropriate equipment.
• Employee must be able to read safety procedures, operating procedures, test procedures, MSDS's, etc. and understand their meaning and instruction.
• Employee must have a thorough working knowledge of the English language to include reading, writing and speaking.
• Computer/math skills - basic computer skills for data entry (including spreadsheet skills). Employee must be able to add, subtract, multiply, divide and work with fractions and decimals.

Pay Range:   $55,440.00 - $69,300.00

Graphic Packaging is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All candidates will be evaluated on the basis of their qualifications for the job in question. We do not base our employment decision on an employee's or applicant's race, color, religion, age, gender or sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic identity, genetic information, disability, veteran/military status or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. Click here to view the Poster, EEO is the Law.

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