WestRock Company · 17 hours ago
Laboratory Technician
Stevenson, AL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expWestRock Company is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. They are seeking a Laboratory Technician to conduct laboratory testing, maintain equipment, and ensure compliance with quality and environmental standards.
CommercialManufacturingPackaging ServicesPaper ManufacturingSustainability
Responsibilities
Primarily responsible for testing, evaluating and analyzing pulp and paper samples for adherence to quality and functionality requirements
Primarily responsible for the testing equipment remaining calibrated and in compliance with ISO requirements. A documented tracking of the performance of this is required
Secondarily responsible for assisting the environmental lab technician in testing, evaluating and reporting environmental compliance, including collection of samples, conducting environmental tests, calibrating test equipment, and reporting the results for wastewater, land application, stormwater, groundwater, river surveys, boiler stack gases, etc
This position will schedule, monitor, and interpret required laboratory sample analysis for the Mill’s Technical Department
Collaborative Testing of “round robin” samples
TAPPI standard compliance
Weekly pulp consistency checks to determine accuracy of meters
Weekly sampling and evaluation of digester yields
Routine checks to determine VFA content
Storage and retrieval of retained paper samples for one year
Sampling, mailing, results analysis, and filing for outside service paper tests
Maintaining housekeeping in the central lab, pulp lab, and dry end paper labs
Ensure adequate supplies of lab chemicals, lab tools, and test equipment parts
Be the chief troubleshooter on the equipment in his/her area
Monitor, analyze, and interpret: Lab data, Process data, Spreadsheets, Pi data & trends, Operator input, Lab QA/QC data and control charts for compliance testing
Liquor testing and analysis using Ion chromatograph
Recovery Boiler Reduction Efficiency testing
Sample, test, and prepare reports for various routing operating balances
Pulp quality analysis (fiber classification, chip classification, freeness, etc.)
Paper quality analysis
Qualitative and quantitative testing of various unknown samples
Special testing associated with process trials
Qualification
Required
Conducting laboratory testing, laboratory equipment maintenance and calibration, and environmental and mill process sampling, testing, and evaluations
Testing, evaluating and analyzing pulp and paper samples for adherence to quality and functionality requirements
Testing equipment remaining calibrated and in compliance with ISO requirements
Assisting the environmental lab technician in testing, evaluating and reporting environmental compliance
Scheduling, monitoring, and interpreting required laboratory sample analysis for the Mill's Technical Department
Collaborative Testing of 'round robin' samples
TAPPI standard compliance
Weekly pulp consistency checks to determine accuracy of meters
Weekly sampling and evaluation of digester yields
Routine checks to determine VFA content
Storage and retrieval of retained paper samples for one year
Sampling, mailing, results analysis, and filing for outside service paper tests
Maintaining housekeeping in the central lab, pulp lab, and dry end paper labs
Ensuring adequate supplies of lab chemicals, lab tools, and test equipment parts
Being the chief troubleshooter on the equipment in his/her area
Monitoring, analyzing, and interpreting Lab data, Process data, Spreadsheets, Pi data & trends, Operator input, Lab QA/QC data and control charts for compliance testing
Liquor testing and analysis using Ion chromatograph
Recovery Boiler Reduction Efficiency testing
Sample, test, and prepare reports for various routing operating balances
Pulp quality analysis (fiber classification, chip classification, freeness, etc.)
Paper quality analysis
Qualitative and quantitative testing of various unknown samples
Special testing associated with process trials
Awareness and engagement with safety systems to ensure you and colleagues are safe every day
Extensive working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Prioritization skills and the ability to handle multiple deadlines and requirements
General knowledge of safe and precise laboratory techniques
Knowledge of statistical methods and graphical techniques
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Elementary mechanical and electrical skills for troubleshooting equipment
Knowledge of Pi Systems data historian (or be able to learn within 6 months of hire)
Ability to safely work around chemicals and heavy equipment
Demonstrated leadership and ability to drive change
Ability to interact with employees at all levels
Familiarity with equipment such as Ion Chromatograph, pH, DO, Conductivity, Turbidity, Porosity, Dew Point, Viscosity, moisture meters, computerized and mechanical paper test instruments, electronic balances, ultraviolet spectrometer, portable gas analyzer, personal computer
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Chemistry, Biology, or other technical equivalent, or experience in lieu of degree
2+ years of experience working in a technical laboratory or relevant experience
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
Company
WestRock Company
Smurfit Westrock is the global leader of paper-based packaging solutions.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2023-09-12Acquired
2015-07-02IPO
Leadership Team
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Samuel Shoemaker
President, Consumer Packaging
Recent News
2026-01-09
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