Laboratory Technician
Job no: 510944
Work type: Full Time
Location: Adelaide
At Visy, we love solving problems. And that’s something we do better working together. We’re looking for people who see what’s ahead and run towards it. Visy people are helping us to achieve our vision to become the global leader in sustainable packaging. Because together, we can create a better world.
The Opportunity:
Visy began manufacturing corrugated cardboard boxes in Melbourne, Australia, in 1948 and has grown to become one of the world's leading privately owned packaging, paper and recycling companies. Visy's past, present and future are linked by a commitment to growth, through meeting our customers' needs and the wise use and re-use of scarce resources.
Being truly sustainable is a journey of continuous improvement, learning and adaptation. It is through the dedication, skills, and initiative of our people that Visy has prospered and will continue to move ahead. Safe production is an important Visy Value and is recognised as being critical to the success of the organisation.
This role is integral to providing business support that enables safe and continuous improvement in safety performance.
Reporting to the Technical Manager, the Laboratory Technician’s primary role is to perform tests according to documented methods on raw ingredients (e.g. paper) and manufactured corrugated fibre board products, and to execute any claim that may arise from substandard components used in production.
Key responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:
- Conduct the standard laboratory tests as required by the State Technical & Services Manager and Sales Account Managers
- Maintain an electronic database with trial and testing results.
- Maintain a strong focus on paper quality through Millwide and provide direct feedback to the Paper Mills.
- Perform random quality checks on factory machinery to ensure optimal performance and functionality.
- Authorised to reject raw materials and communicate quality issues to National Supply Chain personnel.
- Coordinate activities with the Technical Centre Staff, providing knowledge, laboratory test data and quality information, for Paper Auditing conducted at a national level.
What you will bring to the team:
- Tertiary qualification in a science or engineering field
- Be highly motivated, willing to learn with a positive can-do attitude.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Problem solving skills with a detailed solution-based focus.
- Ability to work in a high pressured, fast paced environment.
- Can work independently and unsupervised
- Training will be provided.
When you join Visy, you’re joining a global leader dedicated to making serious progress in the sustainable packaging, recycling, re-manufacturing, and logistics industries. We love solving problems that make an impact and grow our business. If you think you can help us, you’ll fit right in.
Please contact Liz Inamata on 0499 399 755 for a confidential discussion or apply now.
You will be required to meet Visy’s employment criteria which will include a criminal history check and pre-employment medical (including drug & alcohol testing).
Visy is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.
You must have full working rights in Australia.
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