Lab Technician

Job no: 510100

Work type:
Full Time

Location:
Tumut

Join a market leader with an overriding commitment to people, culture & the environment.

• Strong leadership skills required
• Located at our Stateofthe Art Kraft Mill in Tumut
• Values based inclusive team

Are you looking for a tree change and want to live in one of the most stunning and snowy regions in Australia? Do you enjoy exploring and outdoor activities like fishing, camping, hiking, biking, canoeing, 4WD, and snowboarding, then you won't find a better place to live than the green rolling hills of the Snowy Valleys region.

Our Visy Pulp and Paper mill is based in Tumut, a beautiful town that sits on the north-west foothills of the Snowy Mountains with an abundance of natural wonders and offers a lifestyle that you can make your own, with a strong sense of community and a quick commute to work.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The primary responsibilities of this role are the physical and chemical testing of pulp and paper mill samples for the purposes of process monitoring and control and final product quality control in the 24-hour laboratory.

In addition, this position is responsible for supervision of the transfer of bulk chemicals delivered to the mill which involves their safe unloading from a delivery tanker into storage tanks used in the manufacturing processes.

When not providing occasional night shift relief, the technician will carry out testing of woodchips and/or support of laboratory day crew tasks including chemical area inspections, housekeeping, and online analyser support in the form of chemical preparation and verification testing as directed by the Laboratory Supervisor.

The technician's time will be allocated evenly between woodyard testing and sampling and support of day crew laboratory operations.

Reporting to the Laboratory Supervisor, key responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

• Safety conformance
• conducts the required pre-checks for equipment prior to commencement of any test.
• Environmental conformance correct disposal of laboratory waste as per VISY policies and procedures.
• Quality ensure accurate testing of various quality characteristics for all inprocess samples for correct process optimization.
• Productivity handle unloading of bulk chemical deliveries and carry out paper testing with speed and accuracy in order not to cause delay in the winding operations.
• Cost minimize retest (chemical cost), breakages (materials cost), and damage to major instruments or equipment.

What you will bring to the team:

Minimum requirements:

• Year12 or equivalent. Certified true copy of certificate is required.
• Chemistry or Science Graduate would be advantageous
• Experience in any manufacturing environment
• Laboratory experience would be advantageous

Competencies:

• Highly motivated with demonstrated good work attitude and behavior.
• A good team player.
• Ability to work with mínimal supervision and ability to work under pressure with sound decisionmaking skills.
• Ability to work with computerised control systems.
• Ability to respond to challenges as they arise.
• Service and results orientated.
• Satisfactory housekeeping skills.
• Sound knowledge and understanding of company policies (Quality, Health & Safety, Environment).
• Sound verbal and written communication skills.
• Sound numerical skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to learn quickly and gain competence in manual handling skills.
• Sound internal and external customer service

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 the problems that make an impact and grow our business. If you think you can help us, you'll fit right in

• You will be required to meet Visy's employment criteria which will include a criminal history check and preemployment medical (including drug & alcohol testing).
• Visy is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.

Advertised: 05 Mar 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close: 15 Apr 2024 AUS Eastern Standard Time

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