Lab Technician Job at IKO Industries Ltd.

IKO Industries Ltd. Kankakee, IL

IKO Industries Ltd. is a market leader in the manufacturing of roofing and building materials. IKO is a Canadian owned and operated business with production facilities worldwide and has many years of unparalleled success in the roofing materials industry. Quality, integrity, and trustworthiness are the values that underlie this success, and we have built this company by hiring people who hold these values. People like you!
The successful candidate will report directly to the Quality Assurance Supervisor and will ensure quality products and processes through testing and inspection at various stages of the production process. This is a full time position 40 hours per week, 5 days a week. The hours are Monday – Friday.
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

  • Competitive salary
  • Competitive health and benefit plan
  • Competitive matched retirement savings program
  • The opportunity to join a continuously growing organization with focus on Diversity and Inclusion
  • The opportunity to work with an industry leader in manufacturing

WHEN YOU JOIN US YOU WILL BE;**

  • Performing the required testing of asphalt roofing shingles, rolled product and raw materials
  • Collecting and compiling of samples at different stages in the production process to prepare physical analysis and reports
  • Preparing basic laboratory reports by recording the necessary data on charts, graphs and forms to be used by the Quality Assurance Supervisor, Engineering Department, Superintendents and Plant Manager
  • Following and adhering to Laboratory Quality Control SOPs and Quality Management System.
  • Maintaining good record keeping practices and strict adherence to quality and safety programs
  • Gathering relevant data as requested by the Quality Assurance Supervisor and Senior Manufacturing team to ensure quality standards are met
  • Perform production and dock audits on a regular basis.
  • Other projects and assignments related to research and quality assurance may be assigned
  • Work with production and engineering on special projects as directed
  • Maintain lab inventory levels of consumables.

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE;

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office 2010 Program: Word, Excel and Outlook
  • Must possess a willingness to learn and the ability to follow instructions and take direction
  • Experience in heavy manufacturing environment, strongly preferred, but not required
  • Strong commitment to Health, Safety and the Environment
  • Possess solid problem solving and action planning skills
  • Possess effective oral and written communication skills
  • Possess the ability to make independent and sound decisions
  • Possess solid interpersonal skills
  • Must be able to walk and/or stand 75-100% of the shift
  • Must be able to lift 50 to 75 lb bundles and items.

Benefits of Employment: IKO recognizes that its success is due to the strength of its employees. A primary goal of IKO is to promote individual employee's sense of accomplishment and contribution so that employees enjoy their association with IKO. The Company invests in its employees so that they are the most knowledgeable in the industry, and undertakes great efforts to nurture loyalty to, and teamwork at, IKO. We are pleased to offer competitive compensation, health care, a progressive and challenging workplace and a commitment to teamwork and integrity.
Diversity and Equal Opportunity Employment: IKO Industries Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability. IKO Industries Ltd. encourages and welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Job Type: Full-time




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