Newell Brands · 10 hours ago
Pilot Lab Tech
Manchester, TN
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelNewell Brands is a leading consumer products company with a portfolio of iconic brands. The Pilot Lab Technician will support internal and external development efforts at LMTC by coordinating pilot lab trials, making ink batches, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
Consumer Goods
Responsibilities
Coordinate pilot lab scale (Engineering Sample Lot – ESL) and production scale (Manufacturing Sample Lot – MSL) trials by working with Engineering and R&D to ensure vessel, material, and work instruction availability
Make ink in lab size and production size batches that meet quality and project timing expectations
Set up pilot areas and processes
Understand and communicate test requirements for raw materials and pilot inks using in-house quality testing methods. (e.g. GC, FTIR, Spectroscopy, etc.)
Document and present formal reports of product trial results
Perform basic analysis of data (e.g. interpretation of results, interpretation of historical data, linear regression, etc.)
Develop and write clear, concise work instructions for ink production
Coordinate with Engineering and Operations leads to perform time studies of different production processes
Train existing Chemical Operators and Laboratory Technicians on new products or processes
Coordinate with LMTC Engineering and R&D to create process flow diagrams and FMEA’s
Ship pilot batches, raw materials, samples, etc. in a manner that is compliant with DOT, IATA, and IMDG legal regulations
Support projects to achieve product line extensions, product line consolidations, and/or productivity
Manage data for manufacturing databases (including batch cards, HMRS, etc.)
Communicate with Quality/Engineering Manager and/or EHS Specialist, whenever samples are accumulated for proper identification of chemical hazards
Participate and/or lead in site continuous improvement and safety programs
Manage solid and liquid wastes (hazardous and non-hazardous) at batch process areas
Implement batch card (i.e., personally within pilot lab, personally or with Chemical Operator within production)
Attend project meetings and provide updates
Maintain pilot lab safety policy. Develop/ adapt policy to meet new/ changing equipment
Operate material handling equipment (i.e. forklifts, cranes, pallet jacks, etc.) as required
Manage hazardous waste satellite accumulation areas in accordance with 40 CFR 262.34 (c), and manage hazardous waste in accordance with 40 CFR 262.34 (90 day accumulation rules) and be trained in accordance with 40 CFR 265.16
Complete Hazardous Waste training annually and conduct weekly audits of the hazardous waste areas in the plant
Assist other functions in a cross-functional role to support LMTC team goals and objectives
Carry a significant amount of responsibility in the plant SEAL program
Count and adjust inventory as needed
Actively participate in plant regulatory programs
Perform other duties of equal or lesser skill than those described above as assigned by management
Qualification
Required
Must be PC literate with the ability to work in a Windows OS environment
Demonstrated fluency in MS-Word, MS-Excel, and Outlook preferred
Must be able to operate basic office machines (i.e. fax, copier, printer, calculator)
Strong data interpretation skills in MS-Excel is a plus
Experience with SAP
Must be neat and detail oriented with good organizational skills
Must be able to speak and write English and communicate effectively with carriers, vendors and company personnel
Must have excellent (demonstrated) high school level math skills
Must possess a strong work ethic and desire to maintain a neat and orderly work environment
Must be physically fit and capable of walking between job sites, lifting 50 lbs., working in difficult positions
Ability to sit or stand for an extended period of time
Demonstrated good vision and hearing
Preferred
Preferred 2-year college degree in science/technology related field
Applicable job experience will also be considered
Experience with Microsoft Access is a plus
Company
Newell Brands
Newell Brands (NASDAQ: NWL) is a leading global consumer goods company with a strong portfolio of well-known brands, including Rubbermaid, Sharpie, Graco, Coleman, Rubbermaid Commercial Products, Yankee Candle, Paper Mate, FoodSaver, Dymo, EXPO, Elmer’s, Oster, NUK, Spontex and Campingaz.
Founded in 1903
10001+ employees
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Late StageLeadership Team
Chris Peterson
President & CEO
Michael McDermott
CEO - Home & Commercial Segment - Newell Brands
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